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The preservation of structures mirrors the pinnacle of waste prevention and reusing building materials by deconstructing older structures instead of demolishing and landfilling helps achieve carbon mitigation, zero waste and circular economy goals.
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Topic BriefsSoil is a living ecosystem – a single tablespoon can contain billions of organisms. The healthier our soil, the more resilient our gardens, landscapes and farmlands are. Utilizing compost is the simplest way to create a beneficial environment for growing healthy, disease resistant plants.
Using compost:
An ordinance adopting the Countywide Element of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan.
Passed and adopted April 22, 2020.
Topic BriefsSingle-use wet wipes – baby, disinfectant, disposable – are ubiquitous in our society. Right now, people are using wet wipes in record numbers because of sanitation concerns and toilet paper shortages due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Building energy benchmarking involves collecting basic building information (such as year built, construction type and occupancy type) and at least one year of monthly energy usage data to compare a building’s energy use to similar buildings.
Topic BriefsKnowing how to properly store your fruit and vegetables can keep them fresher, longer, minimize trips to the grocery store, and help save money. Use this guide to identify what should be stored where.