Intent:
Maximize local environmental and economic benefits and minimize environmental footprint through compact, efficient, and transparent supply chains.
Requirements:
Tier 1: Demonstrate that 80% of outputs from material recovery and organics processing facilities are sold or utilized within 2,000 miles
Tier 2: Demonstrate that 50% of outputs from material recovery and organics processing facilities are sold or utilized within 500 miles
Tier 3: Demonstrate that 25% of outputs from material recovery and organics processing facilities are sold or utilized within 50 miles
Potential Strategies:
Work with your broker to identify local demand for processed materials
Consider replacing the word “efficient” with the word “compact”.
May need some more research on the percentages during the pilot.