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8 <br /> It is interesting to note that under the current system of waste • Participated in three(3)farmers markets located <br /> management, most of our resources, efforts, and investments throughout the County <br /> are at the bottom of the hierarchy with Residuals Management . Participated in a fall Shred-a-thon event <br /> and Regulated Disposal. It is imperative that with future <br /> • Tabled at the Seymour Center(with the Department of Aging) <br /> progress and growth,solid waste management becomes more <br /> sustainable and climate-friendly by moving up the hierarchy. • Advertised in print media and on television <br /> The Circular Economy is an economic system based on the reuse • Conducted online surveys in multiple languages(English, <br /> and regeneration of materials or products,especially as a means Spanish,Mandarin,Burmese) <br /> of continuing production in a sustainable or environmentally • Conducted one-on-one interviews and Small Group <br /> friendly way. Advancing the circular economy is a critical Listening Sessions <br /> component of Zero Waste planning.This can be achieved through The County prioritized seeking input from community members <br /> design that keeps products and materials in use longer, and that have been traditionally marginalized during the public <br /> that regenerates natural systems. A circular economy model, engagement effort. For focused outreach, the County held <br /> in combination with the Sustainable Materials Management four community listening sessions, including three in-person <br /> Hierarchy, serves as the underlying foundation for the Road to sessions, one virtual session, and one hybrid session (mixed <br /> Zero Waste. In the Triangle region of North Carolina, there is in-person and virtual).Interpreters were available at the public <br /> an organization already in place that demonstrates an effective gatherings.To reach communities with limited internet access <br /> circular economy model in action.The Circular Triangle includes or exposure to news networks, signage and informational <br /> a Textile Incubator initiative to encourage keeping clothing in use. materials about the project were distributed in select public <br /> This is just one example of the circular economy in practice. areas and government buildings throughout the County where <br /> residents gather.Additionally,the public survey was developed <br /> 2.1 1 Community Outreach and issued in four different languages, (English, Spanish, <br /> When developing the Road to Zero Waste Plan, the County Mandarin, and Burmese), and the project was advertised via <br /> advocated for the collection of community feedback and input local media outlets including newspapers, community-based <br /> throughout the planning process. By asking the community for radio,area newsletters,and listservs. <br /> feedback,the County was able to show how much they value Further information describing the elements of the public <br /> the opinions of the residents they serve, and their input was engagement strategy, including the planning process and <br /> able to shape the recommendations that ultimately informed methodology,timeline,stakeholder identification,and specific <br /> the Plan.The County sought opinions and feedback from the outreach and communication activities, are included in <br /> public via the following in-person and virtual methods: Appendix B—Public Engagement Summary. <br /> • Formed a solid waste advisory group and identified key <br /> stakeholders and one-on-one interviewees Learn more about the incubator at www.circulartriangleorg <br /> • Held four(4)public meetings <br /> • Promoted the efforts online through the Solid Waste <br /> Management website and social media accounts <br /> COUNTYOrange County,North Carolina <br /> CAll1YF1}' August 2023 <br />