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CITY OF LOUISVILLE <br />Bag Tax Funded Sustainability <br />Programs <br />All bag tax businesses are eligible for $1,000 towards one of the five programming options below. Each <br />program offering is equally valued at $1,000 and programs will start January 1, 2024. <br />Below is a summary of the program offerings. <br />Program 4: Reusable Takeout Pilot Program <br />The City is partnering with DeliverZero, a company specializing in reusable takeout services, to bring this initiative to Louisville restaurants. <br />DeliverZero seamlessly integrates with restaurant pPoint of sSale systems, allowing customers to choose DeliverZero for reusable container <br />packaging. The restaurant provides the containers, and once the order is picked up or delivered, DeliverZero arranges for container pickup, <br />cleaning, sanitization, and return. <br />This program is best suited for the food sector. <br />For the first six months, the City will subsidize participation, offering up to $1,000 per business. Initial costs cover restaurant recruitment, <br />container procurement, stocking, cleaning, and customer subsidies. The company will manage container logistics and restocking. <br />Overall, Program 4 is an innovative initiative for restaurants to adopt. Given evolving policies on compostable service ware and the upcoming <br />Styrofoam ban in Colorado, reusable takeout solutions offer an excellent alternative. <br />Program 5: Commercial Sustainability Grant <br />Program 5 offers Louisville businesses the chance to propose and execute sustainability projects to address their unique needs. This initiative <br />caters to businesses that may not find suitable solutions in programs 1-4. Upon approval, the City will collaborate with the business by providing <br />funding on a reimbursement basis to support their sustainability endeavor. <br />Examples of potential Sustainability Grant projects include: <br />• Introducing reusable kitchenware (plates, glasses, silverware) for employee kitchens. <br />• Installing a heat pump or upgrading the building's energy efficiency <br />• Adopting reusable straws, napkins, or alternatives to disposables. <br />• Swapping turf for xeriscape landscaping <br />• Implementing commercial dishwashing etc <br />This program spans all business sectors, including food, vendor, retail, service, and grocery. Businesses can receive up to $1,000 from the City <br />to implement a project promoting general sustainability. If a business opts for this program, city staff will provide an additional form for <br />submitting the project idea. Submissions will be evaluated based on criteria including feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and potential for reducing <br />greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, City grant funding can be bundled with other incentives from Boulder County PACE, Xcel Energy rebates, <br />and Resource Central etc. <br />Overall, Program 5 offers businesses a flexible and impactful route to proactively embrace sustainability in their operations. <br />Ready to pick your program? Scan <br />the OR code to self -enroll on the <br />waitlist. <br />=n <br />= FLOW LODE ♦ : HN ♦ <br />♦♦ ♦ NN PFIVAC-LOWCODE.COM NN N <br />