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.: ~ ~ ~ <br />Emissions from waste accounts for 3% of San Leandro's community emissions. Emissions from residential and business <br />waste result primarily from the breakdown of organic materials that then form methane in landfills. Significant <br />reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are realized when materials are diverted from the waste stream and are inste <br />recycled or composted. <br />"Zero Waste" strategies strive to recycle or compost all materials and eliminate disposal and incineration altogether. <br />1. Which of the following waste reduction strategies should the City implement? (sel <br />all that apply) <br />Establish a City goal to become a "Zero Waste" community <br />Adopt a City goal that no compostable organics (food scraps, yard trimmings, etc.) go into the landfills or incinerators by 2015 <br />Provide incentives to encourage on-site composting at homes, schools, and businesses with sufficient space <br />Require construction waste minimization and recycling standards for all new construction, major additions and remodel projects <br />Explore the creation of a resource recovery district within the City to facilitate recycling, composting, and reuse of materials <br />Comments: <br />i__._ _.._____._._. _ __-__m~______.__ _~~_ <br />