Editable-Baltimore's Fair Development Plan for Zero Waste - Flipbook - Page 26
Commitment
By setting a clear Zero Waste goal of 90% diversion from burning and burying, Baltimore can create a
just transition from an economy of extraction to one of regeneration. This Plan is both a practical guide
to how Baltimore can reach this goal, as well as a call for political leadership to recognize the climate
and waste crises we are in and make the commitment necessary to address them.
Baltimore is joining cities and communities all around the world choosing Zero Waste as a way to create
jobs with dignity, reduce emissions, replenish the soil, and create healthy living environments.
PRIORITY ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMMIT TO ZERO WASTE:
1.Establish a Zero Waste goal to divert 90% of all materials discarded in the city from landfills,
incinerators, and the environment by 2040. This Plan will guide the implementation of this Zero Waste
goal.
2. Make Zero Waste a citywide Priority. Create a culture within City government to work collaboratively
to implement Zero Waste policies and programs and to recognize this as a shared challenge. Establish
Zero Waste goals and initiatives within each City Department and each public school focusing on
employment and waste reduction outcomes. Support schools to implement Zero Waste as part of their
sustainability plans that include paid employment for students to staff onsite school-based composting,
gardens, reuse, and recycling programs.
