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APPENDIX H EMISSION . • CONTINUED <br /> RESOURCE CONSERVATION <br /> Action Steps Emissions Impact <br /> RC 1.1.1 Add one new partner organization to the reuse network annually; Low <br /> add resource to website (BE4.1) <br /> RC 1.1.2 Identify and increase accepted reuse items at the county's Solid Waste Convenience Low <br /> Centers; report tonnage each year in overalll diversion; add resource to website (BE4.1) <br /> RC 1.1.3 Promote Habitat for Humanity which sells new and used furniture, building materials, Low <br /> appliances and household goods at discounted prices; add resource to website (BE4.1) <br /> RC 1.1.4 Set up a recycling and donation location for old gas appliances at the County Solid Medium <br /> Waste Convinence Centers; add resource to website (BE4.1) <br /> RC 1.2.1 Regularly track and report the program's impact on waste reduction.; Low <br /> add resource to website (BE4.1) <br /> RC 1.2.2 Consider implementing a "repair cafe" at libraries where residents can go to get help <br /> Low <br /> repairing common household items and electronics to keep them in circulation longer <br /> RC 1.3.1 Promote a "Don't Waste Orange County" program, similar to Durham's <br /> Low <br /> Green to Go program <br /> RC 1.4.1 Launch annual community Zero Waste workshop in partnership with <br /> the Solid Waste Department Low <br /> RC 1.5.1 Complete a feasibility study for a curbside composting program by 2031 as Medium <br /> part of the County's updated waste hauler agreement <br /> RC 1.5.2 Work with the Solid Waste Department to launch an educational campaign Medium <br /> on composting benefits. <br /> RC 1.6.1 Work with Cooperative Extension and other partners to expand funding to Medium <br /> build out the food recovery program <br /> RC 1.7.1 Select one dumpster from county facilities that would be emptied and Low <br /> sorted into material type <br /> RC 1.7.2 Make a list of items that are not recyclable Low <br /> RC 1.7.3 From this list, pinpoint where these non recyclable items are being generated Low <br /> and determine how to eliminate them completely <br /> RC 2.1.1 Install water-saving devices in two additional county facilities annually. (i.e low flow) Low <br /> RC 2.1.2 Regularly review and upgrade to newer water-saving technologies. Low <br /> RC 2.2.1 Utilize parks and other County owned facilities as demonstration Low <br /> areas that also include interpretive educational signage on water-savings practices <br /> RC 2.2.2 Distribute water-saving practice stickers in county facilities and residential properties Low <br /> RC 2.2.3 Provide water conservation kits in partnership with all water providers Medium <br /> RC 2.3.1 Conduct annual audits of county facilities to identify water-saving Medium <br /> and energy-savings opportunities. <br /> RC 2.3.2 Implement identified savings measures in all facilities Low <br /> RC 2.4.1 Consider implementing a Rainwater Rewards program similar to the City of Raleigh's <br /> to help businesses and residences capture stormwater runoff, reduce flood impacts, Medium <br /> and help prevent water pollutants from entering storm drains and streams <br /> 3 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />