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APPENDIX C STAKEHOLDER REPORT <br /> Workshop#4- Student Voices <br /> Date: March 23 @ 1:00pm-2:00pm EST <br /> Location: Online via Zoom <br /> Attendee(s): <br /> • Environmental Club @ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill <br /> • 30 students participating in Climate Action Day <br /> KEY TAKEAWAYS: <br /> Resource Conservation <br /> • Stickers in bathrooms and on washing machines were suggested as a way to <br /> encourage water-saving behaviors and promote more efficient washing cycles. <br /> • Recycling bins were praised for being readily available in dorm rooms, while the <br /> addition of side-by-side recycling and trash bins in bathrooms was suggested for <br /> better waste separation. <br /> • Presence of recycling and composting systems in dining halls and highlighted the <br /> involvement of the Green Guides program in educating students about proper <br /> waste sorting. <br /> •The potential for implementing edible food recovery programs on campus was raised, <br /> as well as the focus on sustainability efforts by Carolina Dining Services. <br /> •Implementation of Water Conservation Measures: <br /> - Installing aerators in bathrooms and break rooms. <br /> - Exploring the possibility of using dual handles in bathrooms for water conservation. <br /> - Utilizing stickers in bathrooms and on washing machines to promote water-saving <br /> practices, such as adjusting washing cycles and reducing paper towel usage. <br /> •Effectiveness of Recycling System: <br /> - Recycling bins are provided in dorm rooms, but no trash cans are available. <br /> - More trash cans than recycling bins on campus. <br /> - Recycling and composting systems in dining halls. <br /> - Green Guides program educates students on waste sorting. <br /> - Accessibility of recycling facilities is considered good. <br /> •Improvement in Waste Disposal Infrastructure: <br /> - Suggestion for side-by-side recycling and trash bins in dorm rooms and bathrooms. <br /> - Benefits of a 3-bin system or separate recycling and trash bins in all locations. <br /> 9 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />