Stop Trashing the Climate Report & Key Findings and Policy Recommendations Flier
The Stop Trashing the Climate Report explains how implementing zero waste programs and policies reduces greenhouse gas emissions. It compares recycling greenhouse gas reductions to other reduction strategies like increasing vehicle mileage and energy conservation.
If someone tells you recycling isn't a big deal, this report can give you the tools to simply explain to the doubters why maximizing recycling and implementing other zero waste actions is a big deal in slowing global warming.
If you don't have time to read the full report then the one pager highlights the ten key findings describing the relationship of recycling and climate change. It includes a terrific Call to Action- 12 Priority Policies Needed Now. This is a must read for anyone working on global warming.
See the full report. You can also download the one pager which is perfect for tabling events or to give to your local elected officials and recycling staff. The authors of the report have given us permission to use their materials and appreciate anyone who can help spread the word about the findings of this study. Our thanks to the Institute of Local Self Reliance, Eco-Cycle Boulder, Colorado and GAIA - Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives for their work on behalf of the entire recycling community.
Recycling is More Than Just a Feel Good Action
It really does reduce energy and resource consumption and has real greenhouse gas reduction benefits. The Sierra Club has prepared a one page (doublesided, of course) handout to help you get your community to adopt immediate zero waste actions t that will reduce the amount of greenhouse gases put into the atmosphere. In most cases, this is an action that can start right now simply by maximizing existing recycling and composting programs. Download "Zero Waste to Reduce Global Warming – 15 Steps Activists Can Do Now to Reduce Global Warming."
Stop Trashing the Climate Report & Key Findings and Policy Recommendations Flier