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Research existing models and tools that help translate or calculate waste reduction and recycling numbers into climate or community impacts, and offer recommendations for how Ramsey/Washington R&E can adapt or develop such a resource for local use.

Provide information and analysis that can inform planning for future household waste management. Projections of future demand for hazardous household waste facilities, demographic research to pinpoint populations or geographic areas not utilizing the service, recommendations for both outreach and future growth.

Research the problem of wasted food and the challenges that exist in getting still-edible food to sources where it can be distributed for human consumption; conduct interviews with local businesses and organizations to get a picture of the local landscape and identify issues specific to this region.