DRAFT GOALS and STRATEGIES - ESWGThe source of the content of this draft is an E-mail attachment transmitted by Taylor Ladd on November 26, 2019. The work group's previous draft is available at http://connectedcommunity.net/hhi/OPESWG.xmlEnvironmental Sustainability Work GroupESWG_8f221232-8e4a-11e9-99f9-670c1f1ca46fAnne CyranSubmitter_9cc28b88-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea00To redefine environmental sustainability_9cc28cf0-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea00WasteTo aspire to a Zero Waste model Island-wide._9cc28df4-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea001Notes: a. Strategy 1.1 could investigate ways to ensure waste haulers properly handle materials to be recycled. b. Strategies 1.2 and 1.3 could include developing or adopting best practices in disposal of building site, compost and solid waste. c. Strategy 1.5 could include requiring recycling containers at non-residential sites.Hauling & RecyclingExplore implementation of a program for a single waste hauler for single family residences that includes recycling services._9cc28ed0-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea001.1Business RecyclingExplore incentives to increase recycling rates for businesses._9cc28fac-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea001.2BusinessesCompostingExplore requiring a certain amount of commercial composting to improve composting rates._9cc29088-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea001.3Transfer Station & Materials ProcessingEncourage Beaufort County in creating an off-Island transfer station and materials processing center._9cc2916e-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea001.4Beaufort CountyRecycled Materials & CompostPursue ways to use recycled materials and compost locally._9cc29254-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea001.5EducationEducate residents and visitors on the benefits of recycling and composting._9cc29330-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea001.5.1ResidentsVisitorsComposting ModelsFacilitate composting models at high visible sites, such as at schools._9cc29416-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea001.5.2SchoolsRecycling LabelingEncourage the standardization of recycling labeling to increase recycling rates._9cc29510-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea001.5.3Litter ControlEducate the public on available litter control services._9cc29772-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea001.5.4BrandTo develop and publicize a new eco-friendly Hilton Head Island brand as leaders in environmental protection and sustainability._9cc2988a-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea002Sustainable StandardsInvestigate implementation of environmentally sustainable standards (such as LEED or Sustainable SITES Initiative) for all development projects._9cc29970-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea002.1ATAX GrantsEncourage eco-tourism businesses and events to apply for ATAX grants._9cc29a56-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea002.2Eco-Tourism BusinessesGreen PracticesCreate a Green Practices Center that hosts regular presentations, has space for research, and hosts events._9cc29bd2-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea002.3EventSponsor a large, environmentally-focused event of regional or national significance._9cc29ccc-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea002.3.1PartnershipsForm local, regional, and national partnerships with environmental organizations, governments, businesses, religious groups, civic groups, neighborhoods, POAs, schools and universities, etc. to accomplish this goal._9cc29dc6-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea002.4Environmental OrganizationsGovernmentsGovernmentsBusinessesReligious GroupsCivic GroupsNeighborhoodsPOAsSchoolsUniversitiesWaterTo ensure our water is clean, abundant, available, and monitored._9cc2a000-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea003IrrigationFoster to reduction of the amount of treated water used for irrigation and increase the amount of reclaimed water used for irrigation._9cc2a118-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea003.1TurfWork with PUDs and other communities with covenants to change turf requirements._9cc2a212-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea003.1.1PUDsGrass & PlantsLimit the amount of grass and species requiring irrigation planted on non-residential sites through the review process with the Design Review Board, the LMO and the Town’s Design Guide._9cc2a316-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea003.1.2ReclamationEncourage infrastructure improvements needed to store and use reclaimed water._9cc2a410-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea003.1.3Conservation & ReuseDevelop a program to educate the public on water conservation and water reuse._9cc2a50a-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea003.2XeriscapeUtilize and promote sites like the Xeriscape Garden at Town Hall as an example._9cc2a604-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea003.2.1EnvironmentTo protect and restore the natural environment of Hilton Head Island._9cc2a6f4-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea004MetricsEstablish clear metrics for goals for: water (salt and fresh) quality and quantity; tree coverage; pesticide and herbicide use; wildlife habitat and population; shoreline erosion; etc._9cc2a7ee-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea004.1DevelopmentSupport environmentally-neutral development._9cc2a8f2-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea004.2ForestsCreate a forest management program._9cc2a9e2-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea004.3WetlandsCreate a wetland management program._9cc2ac8a-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea004.4OrdinancesDevelop a program to educate residents and visitors on environmental protection ordinances._9cc2add4-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea004.5RegulationsConsider and adapt to the long-term implications of environmental regulations._9cc2aed8-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea004.6For example, the unintended consequences of banning plastic bags.EnergyTo maximize the efficiency of energy usage and expand the use of renewable energy._9cc2affa-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea005BuildingsIncentivize the use of energy-efficient building techniques (LEED or similar), materials, appliances, etc. for residential and non-residential developments._9cc2b0fe-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea005.1SolarIncentivize the use of solar as an alternative to fossil fuels._9cc2b20c-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea005.2Promote the removal of any restrictions on the installation and use of solar power.FuelsEncourage Santee Cooper to increase the use of sustainable fuels._9cc2b34c-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea005.2.1Santee CooperClimate ChangeTo prepare a plan for and to mitigate the effects of climate change._9cc2b496-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea006Living LaboratoryUse the threat of climate change as an opportunity to become a living laboratory for managing the effects of climate change._9cc2b5c2-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea006.1Self-SustainabilityPursue innovative ways to make the Island more self-sustaining._9cc2b6da-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea006.1.1Air QualityTo improve air quality by reducing/minimizing emissions._9cc2b7fc-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea007Transit & EnergyExplore opportunities for the further development and use of public transit that uses renewable energy._9cc2b914-10c2-11ea-bab4-a6030983ea007.12019-11-222019-11-26http://connectedcommunity.net/hhi/StaffDraft/ESWG.xmlOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net