A citizens' assembly was held to consider how industrial laundries can reduce emmissions and pollution, and also contribute to employment in the community.
Problems and Purpose
The local government was considering how to ensure the benefit of industrial laundries for employment is met with care for the environment through finding ways to reduce pollution from them.
Background History and Context
Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities
Toritama City Hall funded and commissioned the citizens' assembly.
Delibera Brasil was responsible for delivering the assembly.
Participant Recruitment and Selection
40 participants took part.
Methods and Tools Used
What Went On: Process, Interaction, and Participation
Influence, Outcomes, and Effects
Recommendations were included in a Citizen Recommendations Report to the Head of City Council and Executive Branch.
Analysis and Lessons Learned
See Also
Delibera Brasil overview: http://deliberabrasil.org/projetos/decidadania-o-clima-na-pauta-legislativa/
Council overview: https://toritama.pe.gov.br/mosaicos/toritama-assembleia-cidada-respirar-puro-debate-funcionamento-das-lavanderias-sem-poluir-o-ar/
IODP: https://participate.oidp.net/processes/award2023/f/277/proposals/3168