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45 <br /> 1 Slide #4 <br /> Background/History <br /> In 2022, Solid Waste Management was tasked with hiring a consulting <br /> firm to create a Solid Waste Plan that would lead to the county having <br /> an effective Zero Waste Plan. <br /> Solid Waste Management Department contracted with Gershman, <br /> Brickner& Bratton <br /> Inc. (GBB)to create the Plan <br /> Eight project goals were established to guide the County's Zero Waste efforts: <br /> • Goal 97—Develop a comprehensive and easily understandable plan <br /> • Goal#2—Develop a comprehensive strategy that will lead to-Zero Waste,"by 2045.as defined by the County. <br /> Goal#3—Integrate the Plan's efforts with the ongoing climate action plans of the County <br /> Goal#4—Select a sustainable business model <br /> • Goal 95—Identify future programs,initiatives,facilities,ano infrastructure to achieve the Zero Waste goal, <br /> • Goal 96-Identify strategies to increase public education and participation in waste reduction and waste diversion <br /> • Goal#7-Develop and include an equitable,comprehensive public engagement process <br /> Goal#8-Ensure all proposed programs and policies are in regulatory compliance <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 4 NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 2 <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Slide #5 <br /> Path to Zero Waste? <br /> Community Outreach and Engagement <br /> When developing the Road to Zero Waste Plan,the County advocated for the collection of community <br /> feedback and input throughout the planning process. <br /> The County sought opinions and feedback from the public via the following in-person and virtual methods: <br /> ✓ Formed a solid waste advisory group and identified key stakeholders and one-on-one interviewees <br /> ✓ Held four(4)public meetings <br /> ✓ Promoted the efforts online through the Solid Waste Management website and social media accounts <br /> ✓ Participated in three(3)farmers markets located throughout the County <br /> ✓ Participated in a fall Shred-a-thon event <br /> ✓ Advertised in print media and on television <br /> Conducted online surveys in multiple languages(English,Spanish,Mandarin,Burmese) <br /> ✓ Conducted one-on-one interviews and Small Group Listening Sessions <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 5 NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Robert Williams said there were 1,400 completed surveys. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 <br />