*[Enwl-eng] Imagining a future without waste

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Worldwide waste generation is increasing faster than any other environmental pollutant, and action in this sector can have a much faster and greater impact in combating climate change. For instance, the 1.3 billion tonnes of annual worldwide food scraps sent to landfills each year decomposes into methane, which is a much more potent greenhouse gas than CO2 and already accounts for 25% of current global warming.  This is why, 23 pioneering cities and regions committed to significantly cut the amount of waste they generate, accelerating them on the path toward zero waste. By signing C40’s Advancing Towards Zero Waste Declaration, these cities and regions have pledged to cut the amount of waste generated by each citizen 15% by 2030, reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and incineration by 50% and increase the diversion rate to 70% by 2030.  Signatory cities and regions include Auckland, Catalonia, Copenhagen, Dubai, London, Milan, Montreal, Navarra, New York City, Newburyport, Paris, Philadelphia, Portland, Rotterdam, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Sydney, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, & Washington D.C. Read the full declaration here: The 150 million citizens that live in these 23 cities and regions are accelerating the transition to a zero-waste future and will avoid the disposal of at least 87 million tons of waste by 2030.  You can be part of this community of citizens accelerating the transition to a zero-waste future! Spread the word on social media. Let’s make the voice of cities heard at the Global Climate Action Summit!   We are counting on you!    Best, C40 Cities Team Cities4Climate: Future Is Us | San Francisco, September 12th - Join the event online. See all ambitious commitments from C40 Cities here. Copyright © c40, All rights reserved.    From: C40 Cities Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:07 PM Subject: Imagining a future without waste ♻️

 

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