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By the Numbers
A blog about climate-related happenings in the Ames community by members of the Ames community.



Waste-to-Energy Dissolution Means Good Things for Ames
Jump to: Overview Background Change to Natural Gas Increased Plastics in Waste Stream Burning Waste Isn’t "Green" Landfilling.. Friend or Foe? Are We Still Recycling Waste? Concerns Around Community Choice Future Plans Overview The City’s decision to dissolve our current Waste-to-Energy (WTE) system effective July 2027 will bring overwhelmingly positive things to residents. Yet, understandably, this change brings an element of uncertainty to the community. The Ames Climate

Caitlyn Lien
Dec 30, 20258 min read


Making it happen: Implementing the Climate Action Plan
On May 11, 2021, the City of Ames voted to retain Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG) as consultant for developing a Climate Action Plan...

Dr. Lee Anne Willson
May 4, 20239 min read


A local guide to Reuse and Recycling
Ames re-use recycle (Facebook page) https://www.facebook.com/groups/478280862316312/about Exchange or give a wide variety of items to...
Ames Climate Action Team
Apr 20, 20234 min read
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