…and standardizing recyclable materials, aiming to reduce waste. If re-elected, Stern will remain committed to maintaining funding for the Environmental Protection Fund, creating incentives for implementation of decarbonization initiatives including…
…the last decade, only a small fraction of our leftover food is actually diverted from landfills. NYC needs a more robust, reliable, and accessible composting system. This requires long-term commitment…
…materials. When the paint peels, however, paint chips can wind up in children’s hands – and their mouths. While in 2012 – the last year with available data – only…
…in order to fund staff, consultants, and data management needed to implement Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ). Additionally, the FY22 budget must include $14 million to fund composting programs across the…
…and will help reduce road salt contamination in the Adirondacks. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, collectively known as PFAS chemicals, are commonly used to make materials anti-stick and waterproof, among other…
…and reinstate the $7 million (dollars) for community composting in the budget to help New Yorkers continue to recycle their organic waste. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today….
…property” and deals with physical upgrades. This includes “recladding”–adding new materials to existing buildings– dry flood-proofing to seal off facilities from water, and wet flood-proofing, which allows some water to…
…revenue. *The 20 largest carters serve 81% of customers, collecting 84% percent of revenue. *Private carters are geographically dispersed: 38 percent of carters with fewer than 1,000 customers operate in…
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