Solid Waste
The Solid Waste subcommittee is focused on reducing the overall amount of waste produced in the town of Norwood.
Goals:
- Short Term:
- Compile resources for Norwood residents about waste disposal options
- Compile statistics about amount of trash/recycling over last few years
- Increase public awareness of existing waste diversion options.
- Medium
- Compile resources and information and documentation from nearby towns about single use plastic bans
- Ban plastic bags and polystyrene in Norwood and promote sustainable/reusable packaging options.
- Long Term
- Reduce solid waste generation by 30% by 2030, including textiles, junk mail, and food scraps.
- Norwood achieves zero waste by 2050.
- Norwood creates a circular economy through creative solutions for production, consumption, and waste management.
Resources/links for the community (things you would like to share with Norwood residents):
Action Items Norwood Residents can take related to your subcommittee:
