What kind of ecological footprint are we leaving in Iowa City?
A recently completed consumption based inventory report details greenhouse gas emissions from locally generated fossil fuels, and from consumable materials - like food - by our community and residents.
The report finds that Iowa City residents are consuming about four times more of the planet's resources than what is currently available. Read the full report for more.
Cities around the country are working to gather this data to show how emissions are generated in urban centers, with the goal of identifying methods to reduce climate impact in our communities.
To learn more about Iowa City's ongoing climate action work, visit www.icgov.org/climateaction.
This report was prepared by Cora Hallsworth Consulting-CHC and Dr. Jennie
Moore with the support of the Urban Sustainability Directors’ Network Sustainable Consumption Grant.
Iowa City's Consumption Based Inventory Report found that fish, meat and eggs had the largest environmental impact of food types consumed in the community, followed by dairy.
Research shows that meat has led to one-fifth of global emissions, and that plant-rich diets can reduce emissions, and health related issues.
Start by just reducing your meat consumption just one day a week. Meatless Mondays are a popular trend. Find recipes and tips at www.meatlessmonday.com.
Learn more about the benefits of a plant based diet at www.drawdown.org. Project Drawdown is a coalition of researchers, scientists and other experts that work to present the best available info on climate solutions.
Each winter, Iowa City suspends its weekly yard and food waste collection to conserve fuel and limit expenses when use is down.
For curbside compost crusaders - know you can still call and schedule pick up during the hiatus at 319-356-5151. Call 24-hours before your collection day.
To
learn more about the curbside food waste program, including a list of
compostable materials, visit www.icgov.org/foodwaste.
Normal collection will resume Monday, March 19.
Take a survey that will help provide direction for Iowa City's first ever Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
It will only take about five minutes. Time is running out to give your feedback. Submit yours ASAP.
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