WHAT IS A ZERO WASTE PLAN? Zero waste is a goal focused on preventing waste by encouraging and developing practices for the redesign and reuse of a product’s life cycle in an ethical, sustainable and visionary way.
THE GREEN TEAM'S MISSION To develop and implement a zero-waste plan that reduces materials sent to the landfill by 80% by 2032 and aspire to 90% by 2040 by inspiring and engaging the Westerville community to rethink, reduce, reuse and recycle our waste. 80% LANDFILL MATERIAL REDUCTION BY 2032 90% LANDFILL MATERIAL REDUCTION BY 2040 RETHINK
REDUCE
REUSE
RECYCLE
WHO IS THE GREEN TEAM?
ZERO WASTE PARTNERSHIPS
The team consists of representatives from the City of Westerville, Westerville City Schools, Otterbein University, SAFEX, JP Morgan Chase, Lynn Law, Westerville Public Library, Sustainable Westerville, Sunrise Rotary Club, Worthington Industries, Rumpke and SWACO.
The City of Westerville looks forward to continuing existing and creating new partnerships to meet the zero waste goals.
STAGES OF A PRODUCT’S LIFE CYCLE Zero waste strategies may be addressed at different phases of the product’s life cycle. UPSTREAM Waste prevention through producer responsibility, product redesign, zero waste purchasing and policies that promote a circular economy. MIDSTREAM Maximizes product longevity through reuse, repair, repurposing, donations and food recovery. DOWNSTREAM Maximizes resource recovery through recycling, composting and other recovery options.
Re-use programs and infrastructure Assistance with Zero Waste Plans for businesses Organic waste collection and expansion Multifamily housing recycling collection initiatives Develop solutions for hard-to-recycle items such as household hazardous waste, electronics, etc. Promotion of local zero waste efforts, sustainability practices and accomplishments (such as Westerville Library, Electric Division, Otterbein University and local businesses)
PHASES TIMELINE Three phases for the Green Team's Mission to reduce materials sent to the landfill by 80% by 2032
PHASE 1 2022-2025
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PHASE 2 2025-2028
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PHASE 3 2028-2032
