Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Progress to Date Ashland exemplifies its commitment to reduced waste and local sourcing through a variety of programs, ordinances, and offerings, such as the following: • Bans on plastic bags and polystyrene containers: In 2014, the City approved an ordinance to substantially reduce consumption of single-use plastic carryout bags. The City also bans polystyrene foam food packaging at local restaurants, retail food vendors, and nonprofit food providers. • Community garden programs, farmers’ markets, and co-ops: Ashland enjoys a number of venues for growing and purchasing locally produced food, including at four City-sponsored community gardens, the Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market, and at retailers like the Ashland Food Co-op. • Residential curbside recycling programs and outreach: Recology provides curbside recycling service to Ashland residents, as well as education and outreach programs on backyard composting and reduce/reuse best practices. Recology also provides a drop-off recycling center for some hard-to-recycle materials.Goals and Indicators Goals • Reduce solid waste and wastewater greenhouse gas emissions. • Increase waste diversion through waste prevention, recycling, and composting. • Reduce consumption of climate- intensive food, products, and services. • Support locally-produced products. Potential Indicators • Solid waste and wastewater greenhouse gas emissions. • Waste diverted from landfill to recycling and composting. • Consumption-related emissions. • Number of community gardens and farmers markets. 73 ASHLAND CLIMATE & ENERGY ACTION PLANCONSUMPTION & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT