His compatriots were actually pioneers in composting.

They are used to incinerating more than anything.

They were sorting and recycling long before San Francisco.

He wants to bring composting there.

They passed a law requiring people to sort and compost their waste.

They granted tax reductions to people that would sort and compost their own waste.

They have a contract with a private company that handles the recycling process.

They began financing a recycling company.

It has failed to make its recycling rate grow.

It has grown in terms of number of employees by 38%.

It has raised its recycling rate above 76%

It has doubled its efficiency

are taking the first steps.

are being reluctant.

are digging in their heels.

are leading the way.

are making it harder.