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LOOKING TO 2050 <br /> GOAL TARGET <br /> RC1 ENHANCE WASTE ACHIEVE R• WASTE <br /> REDUCTION •4• <br /> RECYCLING PROGRAM <br /> STRATEGY ACTION <br /> RC 1.1 RC 1.1.1 <br /> Expand the existing reuse network with Add one new partner organization to the reuse network annually; add <br /> partner organizations, improving the resource to website(BE 4.1) <br /> ability to divert waste and increase the RC 1.1.2 <br /> reuse of items within the county Identify and Increase accepted reuse items at the county's Solid Waste <br /> TIER:SUPPORTIVE Convenience Centers; report tonnage each year in overall diversion; add <br /> resource to website(BE 4.1) <br /> PRIORITY SCORE:3.25 <br /> RC 1.1.3 <br /> CO-BENEFITS: Promote Habitat for Humanity which sells new and used furniture, building <br /> ® O materials, appliances and household goods at discounted prices; add <br /> 0resource to website(BE 4.1) <br /> RC 1.1.4 <br /> Set up a recycling and donation location for old gas appliances at the County <br /> Solid Waste Convenience Centers; add resource to website(BE 4.1) <br /> STRATEGY ACTION <br /> RC 1.2 RC 1.2.1 <br /> Partner with local businesses and Regularly track and report the program's impact on waste reduction; <br /> nonprofit organizations to build a Add resource to website(BE 4.1) <br /> comprehensive reuse program for items RC 1.2.2 <br /> such as pallets,takeout containers, Consider implementing a"repair cafe"at libraries where residents can go to <br /> electronics and school supplies get help repairing common household items and electronics to keep them in <br /> TIER:COMPLEMENTARY circulation longer <br /> PRIORITY SCORE:3.25 <br /> CO-BENEFITS: <br /> 0 ®® <br /> 52 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA <br />