[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The sender attached the proposed document so I guess people will > need to email her to send it privately. It was not in a form I > could cut and paste without it being a mess and I've already > been jumped on enough for that though it's not > deliberate...here's hoping this post (and the other thing I > sent) comes through OK.
I've temporarily placed the file in question at http://ibiblio.org/tcrp/opaque/WASTE_REDUCTION_AND_RESOURCE_MANAGEMENT_F&I11-27.doc Jon > Subject: Tompkins County Waste Reduction Policy > Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:55:30 -0500 > From: Kat McCarthy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Dear Friends, > > In November 2006, Tompkins County adopted a resolution entitled > "In Support of a Sustainability Program for Tompkins County > Government," which recognizes the importance of pursuing > sustainable practices at all levels of the organization. Through > this resolution, a County Sustainability Team and several > sub-committees were formed to develop an action plan that > incorporates sustainability into ongoing County practices. > > In working towards accomplishing these goals, the Sustainability > Team's Waste Reduction sub-committee developed a comprehensive > policy on reducing and reusing waste, as well as composting and > recycling materials before disposal in a landfill. It also takes > into consideration a lifecycle approach when purchasing products. > > This policy is the culmination of over two decades of waste > reduction initiatives in our community. Currently throughout the > county, more than 55% of waste is diverted from the landfill, > indicating that we have accomplished a great deal in the last 20 > years. As we look ahead, our goal of 75% waste reduction by 2015 > is achievable. > > By adopting this Waste Reduction policy, Tompkins County will > promote practices in our community that benefit future generations > and inspire a culture of sustainability in other municipalities, > public and private entities, as well as among residents. > > On Tuesday, December 18 at 5:30, the Tompkins County Legislature > will be voting on this Waste Reduction policy. It is important > that members of the Board know that this policy is supported. If > you support waste reduction within Tompkins County, please voice > your opinion with board members by coming to the meeting on > Tuesday or by contacting them in advance ( > http://www.tompkins-co.org/legislature/members/ ). > > Your support in passing this policy is greatly appreciated and > will make a big difference in our community. If you have any > questions, please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Many thanks, > Kat > > This email is intended for Tompkins County purposes only. This > message is intended for the recipient only. If you receive this > message in error then please notify the sender immediately. _______________________________________________ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
