San Francisco is probably America’s most eco-friendly city. It currently recycles an amazing 72% of its waste and has a successful public transport system.
Now, the city hopes to increase that recycling rate to 90% with the introduction of mandatory composting.
The San Francisco Board Of Supervisors voted 9-2 to require residents and businesses to sort recyclables, general rubbish and recyclables for weekly collection. Those failing to comply with the new ordinances, which take effect in the autumn, will be hit with fines.
Shocking fact – methane might be a bigger greenhouse villain than even CO2, or carbon dioxide!
Methane and methane emissions are, in fact, 20x times more dangerous than CO2 – traditionally painted black by environmentalists.
Where is Methane Hidden and What IS It?
Fortunately, or unfortunately, methane and its emissions are not as commonly or as openly found as carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is found in abundance all over the planet, especially in heavily populated cities. It is a known enemy and we have now been able to combat it in many different ways.
