Diverse & Circular Economy

Creating a robust and diversified economy that reimagines waste and resource use while investing in our human capital.

Organics

Food Recovery

Reinforcing circularity in the County's food and waste system can also include food recovery. Connecting food generators to food recovery organizations can provide co-benefits for food security in the community as well as reducing waste and emissions.

In 2023, Three Square Food Bank in Clark County, collaborated with retail food partners to divert 14 million pounds of quality food otherwise headed to the landfill. The EPA's Excess Food Opportunities Map identifies 55 active listed food banks involved in food recovery in Clark County.

Smart Solutions for a Circular Economy

Explore the goals, strategies, and actions in the All-In Community Plan. Use the dropdown table to see the progress we've made towards implementing each action!

Diverse & Circular Economy

Goal 1

Southern Nevada maximizes utilization of waste resources.

Goal 1

Southern Nevada maximizes utilization of waste resources.

Strategy 1.1

Minimize waste generation throughout Clark County

Action	Description	Status
1.1.A	Identify opportunities and create local legislation to replace single use plastics and polystyrene.
1.1.B	Support the growth of zero-waste and refill shops and incentivize businesses to offer consumer goods without individual packaging.
1.1.C	Develop Zero-Waste Toolkits for Residents and Small Businesses.

Strategy 1.2

Divert all possible reusable, recyclable, and organic materials from the landfill.

Action	Description	Status
1.2.A	Secure funding to build an anaerobic digester.
1.2.B	Implement a County-wide curbside pick-up program for organic material and food waste.
1.2.C	Expand food diversion programs in coordination with the resort corridor, convention center, and other food industry sources.
1.2.D	Create a Sustainable Materials Management task force to assess opportunities to reduce waste from construction, major renovations, and demolition projects.

Goal 2

The region’s economy is diverse and in alignment with innovation and sustainability.

Goal 2

The region’s economy is diverse and in alignment with innovation and sustainability.

Strategy 2.1

Foster innovation and sustainability in existing businesses.

Action	Description	Status
2.1.A	Build partnerships with existing Green Business Programs that provide education, training, financial and technical assistance.

Strategy 2.2

Promote the region as a hub of innovation and sustainability to encourage economic growth.

Action	Description	Status
2.2.A	Establish incentives to build a sustainable technology industry, such as solar manufacturing, solar process heat, and battery recycling.
2.2.A	Create a Sustainable Innovation Incubator focused on recruiting and growing businesses that drive innovative climate solutions.
2.2.A	Design and promote a travel offset program for tourists and conventions to fund local sustainability programs.

Goal 3

Workforce development opportunities are abundant and accessible to all.

Goal 3

Workforce development opportunities are abundant and accessible to all.

Strategy 3.1

Develop and ensure access to training and education on skills needed for the innovation economy, particularly among the region’s underserved communities.

Action	Description	Status
3.1.A	Partner with trade unions to provide worker incentives and host trainings on skills needed for an innovation economy.