Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

APPENDIX A: OPEN HOU SE STATION RESPONSES Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan: Open House #2 Page | 14 Station 6: Consumption and Waste Number of votes: 43 Monetary contribution : $4,500 There were also two write -in votes for actions at station:  One attendee allocated $200 for “a program to educate on consumption reduction”  One attendee allocated “$500 to “provide opportunities (outdoors, music, book clubs, indoor activities, multi -age discussion groups) for all in the Ashland community to “live the g ood life” that doesn’t include obsessive consumption.” Comments from roundtable discussions:  Want more focus on waste and consumption reduction.  Need better education about recycling and waste in the community. 0 5 10 15 20 25Support sustainable and accessible local production & consumption Reduce food waste Expand community recycling, composting, & reuse Improve sustainability of City purchases & procurement $100s allocated # of votes