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Climate Action
Build climate action plans that are actionable, equitable, and grounded in circular economy solutions.
We are facing climate emergencies, and communities need plans that deliver real results.
Climate and resilience plans are incomplete without addressing materials management. Food waste reduction, recycling, composting, sustainable purchasing, and circular economy strategies are essential components of both climate mitigation and adaptation.
RRS brings deep public- and private-sector experience to help communities and organizations translate climate goals into actionable, data-driven plans. Whether leading your Climate Action Plan (CAP) or partnering with local firms, we help integrate circular solutions that are within municipal control and deliver measurable impact.
A recent RRS study showed that a food rescue operation delivered 45,000 MTCO₂e saved as climate benefits.
Your Climate Action Plan process can include:
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Planning & Program Development
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Data & Mapping
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Communications & Marketing
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Economic analysis & financing strategies
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Community & Stakeholder Engagement
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Policy Development
Turning climate ambition into actionable, community-driven solutions
We work with you and your stakeholders to build climate action plans that are both ambitious and practical—paving the way for carbon neutrality within a realistic and achievable timeframe.
Our approach integrates:
Mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce emissions and prepare for climate impacts
Circular economy solutions that address waste, materials, and supply chains
Equity-centered planning, prioritizing social justice and community well-being at every step
Local partnership, combining national best practices with deep understanding of community context
We also prioritize clear, compelling communication, using infographics, visuals, and resident voices to build public understanding and support.
Outcomes
Actionable, implementable Climate Action Plan
Elevating and quantifying the carbon, social equity, and economic benefits of recycling and food scrap recovery
Building low carbon, resilient and equitable supply chains
Building economic development into the community circular economy
Economic opportunities
Peer-learning and support
Our team includes former public sector professionals in recycling, public works, and sustainability roles, bringing practical, implementation-focused insight to every project.
We bring decades of experience in circular economy systems thinking to climate action planning. Our work spans from helping build some of the first municipal recycling programs in the 1980s to leading innovative climate and circular economy initiatives today.
Systems Thinking
Led Resilient Washtenaw, Michigan’s first county climate plan
40 Years Experience
Designed rural and urban materials management systems, including drop-off infrastructure.
Proven in Practice
Manage accelerator programs in Colorado, Michigan, and Washington that grow circular economy businesses.
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