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| STRATEGIES | ACTION STEPS | WHO | WHEN |
| 1. Create a feasibility plan for food waste composting at the Lacey Building and other facilities as appropriate. | a. Outfit each kitchenette in the Lacey building
with a foot-lift top container to be used for organic materials
collection. b. Develop a composting system that will handle and process all food wastes from the building that meets at least these two criteria: 1) containers are emptied daily; and 2) can be institutionalized. c. Determine best fit composter |
Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee (WRR)
and Building Services Regional Sustainability Teams |
Second 6 months |
| 2. Fully implement the agency's waste reduction and recycling plan. | a. Re-energize the WRR committee to evaluate
progress. b. Determine next steps. |
WRR Committee Regional Sustainability Teams |
Ongoing |
| 3. Evaluate the Lacey building painting schedule to determine appropriate frequency. Use durable, washable and low VOC emitting paint. | a. Independent review of current approach to determine opportunities for improved efficiency. | Building Services | Second 6 months |
| 4. Fluorescent light recycling program | Continue current approach | Building Services | First 6 months |
| 5. Eliminate the use of toxic substances. | a. Consult with EAP to determine quantity and uses of hazardous substances and identify potential alternatives. | EAP and HWTR | Ongoing |
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