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Zero Waste Replacing Waste Management Cover
Article, Resource filed under Waste to Wealth, Zero Waste & Economic Development | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Feb 1, 2009

Zero Waste Planning Information and Resources

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/zero-waste-planning-information-and-resources/

Twenty-five years ago, many solid waste planners thought no more than 15% to 20% of the municipal waste stream could be recycled. Today numerous communities have surpassed 50% recycling, and many individual establishments — public and private sector — such as office buildings, schools, hospitals, restaurants, and supermarkets have approached 90% and higher levels. A handful… Continue reading

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John Farrell

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/john-farrell/

John Farrell is an ILSR senior researcher specializing in energy policy developments that best expand the benefits of local ownership and dispersed generation of renewable energy.  He has written extensively on the economies of scale of renewable energy, the benefits of decentralized energy generation, and the policies and rules that support locally owned and distributed generation of renewable energy.

He has authored one of the leading summaries of feed-in tariffs for the U.S. electricity policy market titled, Feed-in Tariffs in America: Driving the Economy with Renewable Energy Policy that Works.

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New Rules Project Programs

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/post-2573/

The New Rules Project features several programs and initiatives, including: The Hometown Advantage, Telecommunications as Commons Initiative, Biofuels and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, and Climate Neutral Bonding. Continue reading

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RSS Feeds

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/post-2562/

A list of RSS feeds commonly used on the New Rules website. Continue reading

filed under General | Written by admin | 2 Comments | Updated on Jan 16, 2009

Taxation

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/2542/

Taxation is the most visible and perhaps the most important issue to voters and policymakers around the world. Although it is often criticized as excessive government, taxation is an important policy tool. Taxes can be used to level the playing field, to limit size or sprawl, to protect the environment, and to encourage local ownership and production.

We apologize for the lack of content in this section but we are working on the other sectors of the web site first.  In the near future, we will bring together on this page the tax-related rules from the other sectors.  in the meantime, please check one of the other sectors listed above and check back here soon.  Thank you for your patience.

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Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Independent Business | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jan 15, 2009

Independent Retailers Outperform Chains Over Holidays, National Survey Finds

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/independent-retailers-outperform-chains-over-holidays-national-survey-finds/

In an extremely challenging economic climate, independent retailers are outperforming many chains, a national survey has found. Continue reading

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About the New Rules Project

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/post-2503/

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) proposes a set of new rules that builds community by supporting humanly scaled politics and economics. The rules call for:

  • Decisions made by those impacted
  • Communities accepting responsibility for the welfare of their members and the next generation
  • Households and communities possessing or owning sufficient productive capacity to generate real wealth

NewRules.org discusses the importance of rules and catalogs the best.  We make the rules and the rules make us. Continue reading

Article filed under Waste to Wealth | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jan 9, 2009

COMMENTARY Investing in Zero Waste … And Green Jobs

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/commentary-investing-in-zero-waste-and-green-jobs/

by Neil Seldman Biocycle Magazine, January 2009 ZERO Waste is becoming the new conventional wisdom when it comes to handling municipal solid wastes. Public and private sector investors are staking claims to Zero Waste growth industries and doing well. And there is the related — and significant — benefit of green job creation. At the… Continue reading

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Water Pollution

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/water-pollution/

Rules dealing with cleaning up water systems. Continue reading

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Fertilizer & Pesticide Bans or Taxes

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/fertilizer-pesticide-bans-or-taxes/

Some communities have banned the use of pesticides whereas others have used taxes to reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides.  While the level of taxation is in some cases not high enough to directly discourage pesticide and fertilizer use, indirect reductions occur as a result of channeling revenues towards sustainable farming practices which tend to use less pesticides and fertilizer inputs. Continue reading