Here in Broward our county officials and 28 of our 31 cities have come to an agreement to develop a comprehensive solid waste plan to deal with our almost 4 million tons of waste created every year. We don't have many places to put that trash. The waste is polluting our air, water and bodies and is a significant contributor to climate change.
League members are following all the deliberations, and giving input to prioritize waste reduction and effective recycling over landfilling and incineration. We are working to educate the public about the issue.
Here's a video where Stephanie Pearson, chair of Environmental Issues Committee of the League of Women Voters of Broward County, gives a presentation as part of a virtual panel sponsored by the Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.