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APPENDIX C STAKEHOLDER REPORT <br /> Workshops#5 - Staff Perspectives <br /> Date:April 20, 2023 @ 1:00pm-2:00pm EST <br /> Location: Online via Zoom <br /> Attendee(s): <br /> • Bruce Woody,Assistant Director of Solid Waste <br /> • Chad Phillips, Deputy Tax Assessor <br /> • Janice Tyler,Aging Director at Orange County Government <br /> • Rhea Colmar, Nurse <br /> • Caroline Hausler, Recycling Education and Outreach Coordinator <br /> • Amy Eckberg, Sustainability Program Manager <br /> KEY TAKEAWAYS: <br /> Resources Conservation <br /> • Inconsistency in Sustainable Resources across County Facilities:Discrepancies in <br /> resources across different County bathrooms were highlighted. Differences include <br /> the presence of automatic faucets and air blowers in some facilities but not all,which <br /> necessitates the need to consider the trade-offs when implementing sustainable <br /> solutions like installing electric hand dryers versus using paper towels, especially in <br /> older buildings. <br /> • Proposal for Composting: Composting was proposed as a potential addition to <br /> County buildings, although usage levels were uncertain. <br /> • Hybrid Working Model as a Resource Conservation Strategy: The newly approved <br /> hybrid working model was cited as a positive move towards conserving gas and <br /> reducing traffic. <br /> • Preference for No Towels to Support Conservation Efforts:In order to save money <br /> and reduce waste, it was proposed that the County phase out the use of towels in <br /> the restrooms. <br /> • Need for Facility Design Changes for Resource Conservation: Changes to <br /> facility design, like barrier-free entrances to restrooms, would be needed for some <br /> conservation measures. Challenges with temperature control were also noted, <br /> indicating room for optimization in heating and cooling systems. <br /> • Struggles with Recycling and Waste Management: Struggles with recycling <br /> and waste management were identified. Public education on what materials are <br /> recyclable was cited as a major challenge, with policy initiatives such as wastewise <br /> events proposed as potential solutions. <br /> 12 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />