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Council accepts Zero Waste element tied to Climate Smart San José, plans pilot programs and outreach
Summary
City staff presented an update to the Zero Waste element of Climate Smart San José, outlining a goal of 90% landfill diversion and short- and long-term actions; council accepted the element and urged more school partnerships, textile diversion pilots and expanded outreach.
The City Council voted to accept the Zero Waste element as an update to the Climate Smart San José plan, endorsing staff recommendations to pursue pilot projects, strengthen outreach and integrate waste-reduction actions into future contracts.
Environmental Services Director Jeff Provenzano said the city's 2023 greenhouse-gas inventory shows waste-related…
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