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13 <br /> Looking Ahead ' <br /> .. . <br /> MR <br /> Green Team <br /> Sustainability is looking forward to launching a dynamic,cross-departdawn <br /> - <br /> mental Green Team.This team of County employees will make the Coun- <br /> ty more sustainable through peer outreach and the implementation of <br /> environmentally-friendly workplace practices.Acting as sustainability <br /> ambassadors within their departments,each Green Team member will <br /> champion efforts like recycling and energy-saving initiatives to help2025 <br /> foster a culture of sustainability. <br /> Electrify Marketing Campaign with UNC students <br /> The Orange County Climate Council is excited to engage in a"Year of Join <br /> Electrification"campaign to inspire residents and businesses across NO MOW MARCH! <br /> the County to embrace electrification—whether it's through electric <br /> vehicles,bikes,landscaping equipment,fleets,appliances,or buildings. <br /> To ensure the campaign's success,we are collaborating with a social <br /> marketing class at UNC-Chapel Hill to design a compelling marketing <br /> campaign that resonates with our community based on research and <br /> analysis. Letting <br /> ORANGECOUNTY <br /> Reduce noise SUSTAINABILITY <br /> Save moneg and time <br /> Use less chemicals and gas <br /> Give birds nesting materials and food Ar <br /> _1p plants and Np—mentgf En ironment, <br /> In addition to the above,here are some other programs and Agricu1We•Parks&Ren don <br /> initiatives we are are excited about: <br /> • Electrify Program: • Heat Action Plan for I� <br /> Regional program to help Orange County r <br /> reduce greenhouse gases . More National Drive < a <br /> by transitioning over to Electric Week events <br /> electric • More Repair Cafe events <br /> • Art and Sustainability . Updates to solar and <br /> Exhibit in collaboration electric vehicle regulations 0 0 <br /> with the ArtsCenter March- in y' <br /> in Orange County's SUSGemuery ar pegister11— <br /> April 2025 Unified Development SUSTAINABILITY Q`,aA otE orangemuntyncgov/Swap Q w <br /> • No Mow March Ordinance(UDO) <br /> • Clothing&Art Supply New more accessible Trees for a <br /> Swap portal coming for Greener Orange <br /> • Tree Giveaway Community Climate <br /> • County staff electric Action Grant Program If youare an Orange County resi <br /> you can sign up today to win a FREE <br /> vehicle guide and video applications submissions red maple <br /> • Updated Greenhouse and processing Deadline is February 28! <br /> Gas Inventory for Orange Applying for more Grants! p p <br /> Learn ,.. r r r. <br /> County <br /> ORANGE COUNTY pati, ® H <br /> • Solar Feasibility Study SUSTAINABILITY <br /> orangemuntyncgov/Sustainability OnlyonesubmissionperhouseholdN'innersnotifiedMarzh5. <br /> 12 <br />