The city of Austin is falling behind on its “zero waste” goals, according to a new city audit.
In 2009, Austin set a goal to divert 90% of waste away from landfills by 2040. But a city audit released Wednesday found only about 37% of waste is being diverted. To be on track, the city should be diverting around 85%.
Inconsistent messaging and standards among waste management companies the city partners with are partly to blame for missing the target, the audit said…