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Cabarrus County Solid Waste Management Plan 2012 - <br />12022 <br />Section 6 - Assessment and Actions <br />6. a. Reduction at the Source <br />All local governments offer varying levels of support of public education and outreach activities that <br />deal with source reduction in all sectors. <br />6. a. 1. Residential <br />Current: <br />Cabarrus County is the primary provider of source reduction promotion and programs for <br />residents. This includes providing information on their web site, as well as several educational, <br />public outreach, and other programs to help reduce the amount of waste generated and <br />landfilled. These include: <br />• The quarterly newsletter "Resource Roundup" which provides tips and iformation <br />about specific source reduction opportunities such as junk mail reduction, etc.; <br />• Educational events organized throughout the year, including celebrations of Earth <br />Day, Cabarrus County Fair, and other community events that promote reduction and <br />recycling. <br />Other source reduction programs offered include programs on grasscycling, backyard <br />composting, xeriscaping, and alternatives to household toxics. <br />The City of Kannapolis provides programming on various topics at their annual Kannapolis <br />Cares Day, and uses a blog on the city website. The Town of Midland has source reduction <br />information on its web page and in a column in its quarterly newsletter. <br />Intended Actions: <br />Cabarrus County <br />• Continue to provide waste reduction information on many channels, including community <br />TV, web, and social media <br />• Include source reduction in programs offered to community organizations, and at <br />community events throughout the year <br />Midland <br />Increase information on town website <br />17 <br />Attachment number 2 <br />F -7 Page 148 <br />