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Fleet Services
- recycles scrap metal, oil, antifreeze, lubricants, tires, batteries
- rightsizing to assure that each vehicle is the right size for its function
- gas conservation policy
- use remanufactured parts
- alternative-fueled vehicles: hybrids, E85, CNG, electric
Utilities
- biosolids created from solid waste and used for fertilizers
- water conservation measures
- landfill maintenance
- collecting methane from landfills to prevent its release into the atmosphere
- 3RC EnviroStation, Hazardous Waste
Stormwater
- stormwater pollution prevention plans
- efforts to educate citizens about good practices
- efforts to educate businesses about good practices
- reviews plans for all development projects
- sampling and monitoring program for creeks and streams
- ordinances to reduce erosion, flooding and pollution to creeks, streams, and rivers
Planning
- guidelines for community growth that includes open, green spaces, tree planting, bike paths and bike lanes on the roads
- zoning that governs how property is used
- e-mail distribution of news and publications for reduction of paper use
- Signs for zoning notice "Z" that are resuable
Transportation
- Bike lanes on city roadways
- LED traffic signals and walk signals
- engineering of traffic signals to allow flow of traffic; not idling
- electric vehicles used by parking enforcement
- reuse of traffic signs and posts
- switch to water-based paint
Inspections
- erosion control program
- watershed protection program
- electronic processing of work orders to eliminate paper waste
- inspect for compliance with North Carolina Energy Code
Winston-Salem Transit Authority
- choose energy-efficient office equipment
- choose earth-friendly supplies
- ensure energy-efficiency in facilities
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Property Maintenance
- light bulbs in buildings
- automatic lights on/off
- electricity conservation
- collects recyclable paper and other items
- reduction of pesticides used
- collaborates with city departments, other local entities to share information on sustainability practices
- asset management
- Energy Management Coordinator position to conduct energy audits and make recommendations
Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful
- Community Roots Day
- Big Sweep Cleanup
- Adopt A Flower Bed, Street, or Stream
- Sign Sweepers
- Graffiti Patrol
Vegetation Management
- Urban Forestry
- proper care of trees and landscaping around the city
- riparian buffer maintenance
- litter control
Recycle Today / Sanitation
- curbside recycling program to collect and recycle paper, cans, plastic bottles (small necks), glass jars and bottles
- efforts to educate citizens about recycling
- cardboard recycling drop-off points
- cell phone and ink cartridge recycling
Recreation
- efforts to educate citizens about greenways and parks
- maintain the greenways
- use of recycled materials for use in park benches and trash cans
- use of electric golf carts
- filtration of water runoff from dog park
Coliseum Complex
- use small vehicles to get around the complex
Budget
- Recommends funds for energy upgrades and reduction of energy use in facilities, streetlights, and vehicles
Information Systems
- update power management equipment in the data center
- printers go into power-save mode when inactive
- enabling citizens to conduct business with the city online (this web site) rather than driving downtown
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