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Waste Reduction Success Stories
"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" is more than a catchphrase for local governments, it's the cornerstone of sustainability. By banning plastic bags and water bottles and stepping up composting and recycling programs, communities are saving money and reducing the emissions associated with the production and transportation of waste.
- San Francisco, Calif., achieves 70 percent landfill diversion rate (8/08)
- Seattle, Wash., recycling ordinance a huge success
- Austin, Texas, targets zero waste by 2040
- Chicago, Ill., institutes bottled water tax
- Ann Arbor, Mich., bans, discourages buying bottled water
- City of New York requires plastic bag recycling
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Find resources on waste reduction in the ICLEI USA Action Center.
