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LOOKING TO 2050 <br /> STRATEGY ACTION <br /> RC 1.3 RC 1.3.1 <br /> Promote policies and incentives Promote a"Don't Waste Orange County"program,similar to <br /> to eliminate non-essential Durham's Green to Go program <br /> single-use plastics and prioritize RC 1.3.2 <br /> reusable food ware and utensils Create a policy prioritizing compostable options over single- <br /> TIER:SUPPORTIVE use plastics in County operations <br /> PRIORITY SCORE:2.00 <br /> CO-BENEFITS: <br /> 00 <br /> STRATEGY ACTION <br /> RC 1.4 RC 1.4.1 <br /> Identify future programs, initiatives, Launch annual community Zero Waste workshop in partnership <br /> facilities, and infrastructure to with the Solid Waste Department <br /> achieve the Zero Waste goal, as RC 1.4.2 <br /> defined the County,while ensuring Add Extended Producer Responsibility(EPR) language to the Solid Waste <br /> the long-term financial stability Ordinance to require product manufacturers to take back hard to recycle <br /> re the County's solid waste and items(e.g. carpet, paint, and mattresses) <br /> recycling program <br /> RC 1.4.3 <br /> TIER:COMPLEMENTARY Create innovation Partnerships with UNC& UNC Health System <br /> PRIORITY SCORE:3.25 RC 1.4.4 <br /> CO-BENEFITS: Create County-level commercial and multifamily recycling requirements <br /> ® ® O RC 1.4.5 <br /> Offer multiple cart sizes <br /> RC 1.4.6 <br /> Implement deconstruction ordinance updates <br /> STRATEGY ACTION <br /> RC 1.5 RC 1.5.1 <br /> Evaluate the potential of a curbside Complete a feasibility study for a curbside composting program by 2028 <br /> composting program, backed by a as part of the County's updated waste hauler agreement <br /> County-led educational campaign RC 1.5.2 <br /> on the importance and benefits Work with the Solid Waste Department to launch an educational <br /> of composting campaign on composting benefits, in accordance with the 2023-2045 <br /> Solid Waste Master Plan <br /> TIER:SUPPORTIVE <br /> PRIORITY SCORE:3.13 <br /> CO-BENEFITS: <br /> 00000 <br /> 56 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA <br />