Atlanta’s Buckhead Community Embraces Zero Waste and Targets ABC Permit Holders
According to an article in the Buckhead Reporter, titled “Want Permit to Sell Alcohol? Recycle”, Atlanta’s Buckhead Coalition is stepping up efforts to educate and encourage participation in its zero waste initiatives.
Garth Peters, Buckhead Coalition Director of Community Development, as well as a member of the board that hears and votes on licensing, is questioning applicants for alcoholic beverage licenses in the Buckhead Community about their recycling efforts and plans to participate in the Zero Waste Zone program. Although not required, the Coalition is putting some pressure on retailers to get on board.
Zero Waste Zone - Buckhead was launched in February 2009, and asks restaurants to pledge to recycle glass bottles and other containers as well as paper, reuse spent grease for biofuels, and compost or donate leftover food.
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