In 2018, the City of Orlando updated its 2013 Green Works sustainability plan to revise its original baseline assessments and introduce new strategies. They also celebrated a variety of milestones, including achievements which improved the lives of people in Orlando neighborhoods such as:
- Expanded more than 25 miles of sidewalks and built two new multi-use urban trails.
- Planted more than 20,000 trees on city right-of-way and private properties.
- Recycled 6,779 gallons of used cooking oil into biodesiel.
- Supported the growth of six farmers markets and more than 700 community garden plots across city neighborhoods.
- Distributed more than 6,500 backyard composters to city residents.
- Piloted urban garden programs on public land and homeowner yards.
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