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7A <br /> Page 14 <br /> DRAFT-Wiif be upclated and pro�ided in coior for March 22`�Council meeting <br /> Urban Ecotcrgy <br /> Urban ecology includes improving the health of aur natura{environment in a way that enhances <br /> the quality of life of the local community.Participation in urhan ecolagy efforts teaches <br /> principals of stewardship and builds understanding for the importance of resource conservatian. <br /> It is di�cuit to quarttify the carbon emission reductians associated with these projects,but it is <br /> believed that cultivating a stewardship ethic wili lead to more sustainable praetices in the <br /> community.In turn,as mare people adopt s�stainability practices in their everyday lives carbon <br /> emissions will be reduced.Specific strategies in this section include: <br /> • Promote and encourage community involvement in urban ecalagy projec�.s that <br /> preserve or expand natural spaces,create community and connect people to <br /> their natural environment <br /> • Maintain a heafthy urban forest and plant new and replacement trees <br /> • Promote sustainable landscaping practices <br /> • Promote a safe, healthy and Iocaf food system <br /> • Connect children and youth to the natural wor{d through environmental <br /> edutation <br /> Waste and RecycJing . <br /> Redwood City community memhers can have a major impact on the amount of garbage <br /> produced in the community by becoming aware of habifis with respect to buying and using <br /> goods.Increasingly,consumers are producing less waste by pratticing the"3 Rs"Reduce, <br /> Reuse, Recycle.Consumers are buying products that cantain less packaging, using reusable <br /> containers,participating+n recycling programs,and buying products made from recycled <br /> materials.Specific strategies in this section include: <br /> . Make the canservation of resources an integral part of waste management <br /> operations and increase recycling in the community <br /> � <br /> Y <br />