Local Policy Implementation Guides

Local Policy Implementation Guides

From Policy Paper to Paycheck: A Shieldz Team’s Guide to Local Implementation

The Implementation Gap: Why Policy Papers Often Stay on the ShelfEvery day, well-intentioned policy papers are published—by government agencies, non-p...

Local Policy Implementation Guides

From Committee to Curbside: A Shieldz Member’s Real-World Guide to Implementing a City-Wide Textile Recovery Policy

Why Textile Recovery Matters and the Stakes for Your CityEvery year, millions of tons of textiles end up in landfills, where synthetic fibers can take...

Local Policy Implementation Guides

The Policy Behind the Paycheck: How One Shieldz Community Turned a Local Materials Ordinance into Five New Green Jobs

When the city council of a mid-sized town passed a local materials ordinance in 2022, the debate was loud. Opponents called it a burden on contractors...