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APPENDIX C • . REPORT•Potential for Edible Food Recovery Programs: <br /> - Awareness of composting programs like Compost Mates. <br /> - Focus on sustainability in dining services, but no mention of edible food recovery <br /> programs. <br /> - Interest in exploring the possibility of implementing edible food recovery initiatives. <br /> Green Community <br /> • Incorporate green infrastructure practices, such as green roofs and rainwater <br /> collection systems, in campus buildings and facilities. <br /> • Promote native and water-efficient plantings for landscapes on campus, reducing <br /> the use of pesticides and fertilizers. <br /> • Explore collaborations with the local farm community to establish rooftop gardens <br /> and other innovative green initiatives on campus.For example,Eco-studio internships <br /> are focused on the edible campus gardens. <br /> Climate Resilience <br /> • Students considerclimate impactswhen making decisions about their future locations. <br /> • Usage of reflective paint and the installation of misters in outdoor spaces on campus <br /> to mitigate heat island effects and enhance comfort for students, faculty, and staff. <br /> • Assess the campus infrastructure to identify opportunities for incorporating <br /> stormwater catchment systems, swales, and vegetative solutions. These measures <br /> can help manage drought and flooding challenges, ensuring the availability and <br /> efficient use of water resources. <br /> Transportation <br /> • Acknowledgement that the Chapel Hill transit system has programs in place to <br /> promote bus usage <br /> • Program to reserve or rent a bike on campus so that students are able to bike to <br /> classes, or even off campus. <br /> • It was noted that charging stations are already available on campus, and efforts by <br /> organizations like Orange County Anytown are underway to increase their number. <br /> •The idea of providing rental electric vehicles to students for specific purposes was <br /> suggested as an appealing benefit. <br /> • Limited parking on campus promotes sustainable transportation. <br /> Built Environment <br /> •The Renewable Energy Fee at UNC, managed by the Renewable Energy Special <br /> Projects Committee (RSPC), was mentioned, highlighting its significant budget <br /> and successful project implementation. The RSPC is a student-run committee that <br /> generates project ideas, presents proposals, and votes on funding allocation. <br /> 10 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />