Joined August 25, 2025
3 solutions proposed:
Cities distribute free starter kits to households containing reusable bags, a countertop compost bin, a recycling guide for the local system, and coupons for refill stores. Lowers the barrier to entry and makes the first step easy.
Require that new residential developments above a certain size include 15-20% affordable units. Developers can alternatively pay into an affordable housing fund. Cities like Montreal, New York, and London use this approach to ensure new construction contributes to affordability rather than displacing it.
Create a municipal platform where small businesses can purchase verified local carbon offsets—tree planting, building retrofits, methane capture from waste facilities. Keeps offset dollars in the community and creates local green jobs. Businesses get a visible "climate-positive" certification to display.