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problems that communities and private entities will have to cope with. These problems include, <br />but are not limited to: the burden of transporting solid waste to more distant locations, spending <br />money on locating new sites for landfills, cleanup at disposal facilities, and an increase of <br />greenhouse gas emissions from landfills (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 2017). <br />According to the National Resource Defense Council, the largest portion of municipal solid <br />waste in the United States is food waste (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 2017). The <br />compostable fraction of household waste is anywhere from 30 to 50% (Bartelings & Sterner, <br />1999). Organics recycling is an effective way to mitigate these problems. <br />Enhancing community sustainability by becoming stewards for the environment is a core value <br />of Roseville residents as is articulated in their 2030 Comprehensive Plan, "We recognize our <br />responsibility to act as environmental stewards and provide a regulatory framework that fosters <br />a sustainable community." (2030 Comprehensive Plan, 2009). Implementing socially, <br />economically, and environmentally sustainable programs, such as curbside organics recycling, <br />is a way for the City of Roseville to achieve their city vision. <br />Vision Statements <br />Class <br />To work collaboratively with the City of Roseville to develop responsible management tools <br />and provide program recommendations that align with Roseville's values and broader vision <br />of enhancing the sustainability of the community. <br />Group <br />To reduce food waste, which contributes to a more sustainable community for the City of <br />Roseville today and into the future. <br />Goal and Objectives <br />Goal <br />To provide a comprehensive analysis of organics recycling feasibility and a thorough <br />evaluation of potential organics recycling drop-off locations for the City of Roseville. <br />1. Develop a feasibility study for the implementation of an organics recycling program <br />that can aid developers, planners, and residents in adopting sustainable practices and <br />regulatory framework, <br />2. Complete case studies of other cities' organics recycling programs based on key <br />informant interviews, <br />3. Identify possible partnerships with recycling facilities and future collaborators, <br />4. Provide an analysis of potential organics recycling drop-off locations in the City of <br />Roseville, and <br />5. Provide recommendations to support a Roseville organics curbside recycling program <br />into the future. <br />2 <br />