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14 results for “waste reduction” · proposal

  • 2025-2249: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes Allegheny CleanWays on its 25th anniversary as a model of persistence, collaboration, and innovation in tackling the long-term challenges of litter, illegal dumping, and waste reduction, and celebrates the organization’s ongoing contributions to the vitality of our region; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the September 18, 2025, as “Allegheny CleanWays Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

    Sep 12, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 0029X-2024: To approve the Solid Waste Management Plan Update for the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) as a guide for the management of solid waste and waste reduction activities.

    Feb 8, 2024

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • RS2023-2393: A resolution supporting municipal leadership on food waste reduction and encouraging a Metropolitan Government and community-wide target of a 50% reduction in food waste from 2017 levels by 2030.

    Aug 7, 2023

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2023-1280: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Recycling Dividends Program 22, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund payments to municipalities that have implemented specific programs and policies proven to maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction.

    Aug 2, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • RS2023-2287: A resolution requesting that the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, Waste Services Division, study creation of a department or other entity dedicated to solid waste reduction, diversion, and disposal responsibilities and to develop a strategy and organizational framework that manages solid waste, recyclables, organics, and other materials for the residents of Nashville and Davidson County to fulfill the Zero Waste Master Plan.

    Jun 23, 2023

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 1667-2023: To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Composting and Food Waste Reduction cooperative agreement pilot program; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds; and to refund any unused grant funds. ($0.00)

    May 26, 2023

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2023-0611: On the message and order, referred on March 22, 2023 Docket #00611, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Recycling Dividend Program, awarded by the MA Environmental Protection Division to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund curbside recycling and other programs and policies proven to maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.

    Mar 15, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2022-1523: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY22 Composting and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Projects, awarded by the US Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund the planning process for a permitted site in the City of Boston with the capacity to accept food scraps and soiled paper.

    Dec 7, 2022

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2091-2022: To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute agreements with, and to accept grant funding from, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, through the Community Waste Reduction Grant program, in the amount of up to $35,000.00; to authorize the repayment of any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period, as may be necessary; and to declare an emergency.

    Jul 7, 2022

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2021-2257: WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh is a national leader in food waste reduction and has set goals to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030, achieve Zero Hunger, and reduce food waste and food losses along production and supply chains; and,

    Nov 30, 2021

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2021-2057: Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of City Planning to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction grant program to support a municipal composting program feasibility study and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed NINETY THOUSAND ($90,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant requires an in-kind match from the City of Pittsburgh in the amount of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND ($28,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.

    Oct 15, 2021

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • RS2021-1136: A resolution accepting a grant agreement between Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and Hands On Nashville, for an AmeriCorp program participant to perform volunteer services on Metro’s waste reduction program and activities.

    Aug 25, 2021

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • RS2021-1078: A resolution approving an application for the Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Projects Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture - Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Water and Sewerage Services Department, to reduce food waste going to landfills by piloting a community food scrap drop-off collection program at public Metro facilities.

    Jul 22, 2021

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • {01770258;v1} DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. _____

    Doylestown, PA
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    Doylestown Township enacted Chapter 139 of its Code of Ordinances to regulate the distribution of non-recyclable single-use plastic bags by retail establishments within the township. The ordinance aims to reduce plastic bag use and associated environmental harms, including litter, wildlife harm, greenhouse gas emissions, and solid waste generation, while promoting reusable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives. The ordinance establishes requirements, exceptions, and enforcement procedures for retailers distributing plastic bags within the township.

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    plastic bag regulationenvironmental protectionretail requirementswaste reduction
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