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P. Nicole Avendaño, Lipscomb University
3.4 billion tonnes
Landfills, hazardous waste sites, & other industrial facilities are most often located in communities of color.
Race is a predictor
"...the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies"
US Environmental Protection Agency, 2019
the places where we live, work, play, & learn
Photo by: Tony Tobias
Racial Inequities
Are environmental impacts & outcomes distributed equitably?
Environmental equity assessment uses socioeconomic factors to determine key focus areas
Solid Waste Master Plan’s Key Policy & Program Recommendations
Participatory Budgeting
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