A number of U.S. cites have begun to implement zero waste policies and practces to reduce solid waste volume and costs. Zero waste aims to eliminate the generaton of waste and toxicity at a variety of scales ranging from restaurants to cites with an emphasis on reducing unnecessary producton and divertng discarded material towards other uses. Students in the Resource Management course examined Pfugerville’s current solid waste practces and developed a Zero Waste plan for the city.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
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University Faculty Contact
Robert Young
Community & Regional Planning
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Emily Barron
Planning Director