Racine could become first Wisconsin city with a Zero Waste Initiative


Racine could become first Wisconsin city with a Zero Waste Initiative
If a resolution passes the City Council on Tuesday, Racine could become the first municipality in Wisconsin to commit to a Zero Waste Initiative, joining the likes of Minneapolis, San Francisco, Austin, Boston, New York City, the Super Bowl and the nation of Sweden. Making use of reusable products, i.e., refillable water bottles or tote grocery bags. Composting food waste, since food comprises at least 20% of American landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling whatever is left, and still doing that sparingly. The resolution’s writers, the Zero Waste Committee of Greater Racine led by InSinkerAtor’s Michael Keleman, are using the impending closure of the Kestrel Hawk Landfill as a driving force to get the measure passed. Some estimate the landfill could be completely full by 2021, although it may last through 2025. The leaders of the Zero Waste Committee have argued that the contents of the resolution, which lists more than a dozen promises, are just as beneficial for the environment as they are for the local economy and taxpayers. City legislators are listening.... ...more Ken Notes: I love this idea, and working together on it makes so much sense.
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If a resolution passes the City Council on Tuesday, Racine could become the first municipality in Wisconsin to commit to a Zero Waste Initiative, joining the likes of Minneapolis, San Francisco, Austin, Boston, New York City, the Super Bowl and the nation of Sweden.

Making use of reusable products, i.e., refillable water bottles or tote grocery bags.
Composting food waste, since food comprises at least 20% of American landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Recycling whatever is left, and still doing that sparingly.
The resolution’s writers, the Zero Waste Committee of Greater Racine led by InSinkerAtor’s Michael Keleman, are using the impending closure of the Kestrel Hawk Landfill as a driving force to get the measure passed. Some estimate the landfill could be completely full by 2021, although it may last through 2025.
The leaders of the Zero Waste Committee have argued that the contents of the resolution, which lists more than a dozen promises, are just as beneficial for the environment as they are for the local economy and taxpayers.
City legislators are listening....