Zero-Waste Plan: Austin To Cut Landfill Waste to Zero


	Zero-Waste Plan: Austin To Cut Landfill Waste to Zero

urbanlife

1-2-2008 1:46 PM

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trash, recycle, reuse, compost, austin

urbanlife says:

Plan being drafted sets goal of reducing, reusing, recycling and composting all trash by 2040.

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1-2-2008 4:54 PM

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Yes, another good news story.

In Ireland we were one of the greenest but dirtiest. The change has been dramatic. I won't say there is not a way to go, but we have travelled most of the way. Environmental solutions are progressing well too.

Ordinary people are determined to improve matters.

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