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GOAL 7: Achieve a 50% reduction in waste by 2030, as compared to the business -as -usual forecast IMPACT: Reducing emissions from municipal solid waste 50% by 2030 is estimated to result in a 1.1% reduction in community -wide emissions. Emissions from solid waste accounts for 1.7% of total community emissions and are generated from landfills and incinerators (Note: this does not include lifecycle emissions). While this is relatively small, it is nevertheless important to address to achieve 2040 goals. The city has a history of working to reduce waste through its long- standing curbside organics and recycling programs and the more recent Zero Waste Packaging Ordinance. The Zero Waste Packaging Ordinance went into effect on January 1st, 2017 and requires that all licensed food establishments use packaging that is reusable, recyclable, or compostable when serving food and beverages that are intended for immediate consumption. GOAL 7 INITIATIVES AND ACTIONS 7.1. Adopt a waste reduction plan to achieve a 50% reduction in garbage by 2050 from BALI 7.1.1. Conduct a review of existing waste sort data to determine where more outreach and information is needed to reduce waste 7.1.2. Work to increase participation in curbside organics recycling to achieve 50% participation by 2030 7.1.3. Implement expanded recycling requirements at multi -family and commercial buildings 7.1.4. Close the loop on organics recycling; require that compost be used as a soil amendment for public and private construction projects that disturb the soil cover by a set amount 7.2. Continue to improve and enforce the city's Zero Waste Packaging ordinance 7.2.1. Continue to work with businesses to ensure compliant packaging, as well as proper collection for recyclable and compostable items 7.2.2. Research lifecycle impacts of acceptable packaging materials; encourage the use of lower carbon intense products 7.2.3. Continue to require that city -hosted events comply with the Zero Wastes Packaging Ordinance and relevant environmental purchasing policies; expand to require that outside users of certain city facilities also use compostable, reusable, or recyclable food service items 7.3. Communication and Marketing 7.3.1. Include resources on city's website and through social media to inform residents of recycling and organics programs 7.3.2. Include resources on city's website and through social media to inform residents about waste reduction opportunities, such as how to opt -out of phone book and junk mail deliveries 7.3.3. Expand outreach and education on recycling and organics programs and waste reduction opportunities (e.g. community chat forums for recycling, reusable shipping materials, waste reduction, and reuse mobile apps)