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Draft 10103105 <br /> 6 . Promote the use of environmentally- sensitive chemical and <br /> materials , including the use of " Green Seal " chemicals and <br /> cleaning products used in daily operation and maintenance of <br /> County facilities ; utilize an IPM ( Integrated Pest Management ) <br /> Program for County facilities that minimizes use of chemical <br /> compounds ; and require that County events and services <br /> ( including those involving outside vendors ) use eco -friendly <br /> and biodegradable materials wherever possible . ( Purchasing , <br /> Public Works ) ; <br /> 7 . Continue to aggressively pursue waste reduction and <br /> recycling efforts , including the reduction of paper . ( Solid Waste , <br /> IT ) ) <br /> 8 . Consider innovative new technologies for conserving and <br /> protecting ground water , indoor air quality and wastewater , to <br /> lessen impacts on the natural environment ; and promote <br /> water conservation , collection and reuse in both current and <br /> future County facilities . ( Health , ERCD , Engineer) ; <br /> 9 . Implement growth management policies and procedures <br /> within the County so that development is directed toward <br /> areas where it can be accommodated without compromising <br /> the County ' s goals for protecting natural and cultural <br /> resources . ( Planning , ERCD ) ; and <br /> 10 . Develop an Information Services policy that promotes energy <br /> conservation through the use of electronic and alternative <br /> media of communication . ( IT ) . <br /> Possible Action Strategies <br /> Each department , advisory board and /or organization should be asked to <br /> develop specific action strategies based on the 12 objectives listed above . <br /> The possible action strategies should be collated and compared for <br /> consistency and coordination , and then incorporated into the goal . <br /> Example of an Action Strategy <br /> Objective 4 ( Implement programs to monitor and improve local and regional air quality : <br /> by promoting public transportation options and incentives within the County that increase <br /> connectivity and decrease dependence on personal vehicles , and selecting alternative <br /> fuel and low emission fuels/vehicles for the County' s vehicle fleet ) <br /> Action Strategy A : <br /> Acquire 3 - 5 alternative -fuel vehicles (AFV's) per year, based on evaluation of <br /> proposed vehicle purchases and the `fit " with available AFV options, as funds <br /> permit. <br />