Sustainability and Energy Action Plan

CONSUMPTION AND MATERIALS GRANTS PASS SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY ACTION PLAN Grants Pass’ solid waste emissions are estimated to account for 470 MTCO2e.74 However, there have been a handful of practices in consumption and materials management that have improved City sustainability :Progress to Date Goals •Reduce the City’s long -term costs and emissions associated with consumption and waste disposal •Improve resilience of waste management by keeping the ultimate destination for waste local when possible •Incorporate sustainability into all City purchasing decisions •Create a dialogue between a standing committee and waste haulers on sustainability improvement optionsPotential Indicators The following measures could be used to indicate successful improvement in sustainability in the Consumption andMaterials sector of Grants Pass’ operations over time: •Downward trend in WARM calculator derived emissions •Decreased waste production •Increased recycling opportunities •Downward trend in materials purchasing ratesIn-place Yard Waste Composting Parks’ LED Purchasing PolicyCardboard Recycling Some Heat PumpsLandfill Energy Generation Going Forward 69