This action approves funding in the amount of $75,000 to the land of sky regional council to implement solutions to reduce food loss and waste in north carolina through customized, on-site technical…

This action approves funding in the amount of $75,000 to the land of sky regional council to implement solutions to reduce food loss and waste in north carolina through customized, on-site technical assistance to event-hosting facilities, such as convention centers, conference centers, music events, sporting events, etc. The land of sky regional council will also improve recycling and composting programs to improve waste reduction and support the circular economy and develop best management practices with wide partner outreach. Waste reduction partners' (WRP) solid waste reduction assistance will help build the circular economy by matching clients who have recyclable material with well-suited recycling businesses who are interested in their materials. This program will offer assistance to all 100 counties in north carolina and is marketed to communities and event-hosting facilities as free of charge technical assistance.activities:WRP's solid waste reduction assistance will help build the circular economy by matching clients who have recyclable material with well-suited recycling businesses who are interested in their materials. The technical assistance will help improve collection efficiency and reduce contamination, making markets and recycling businesses stronger, more agile and more cost effective. This serves the goals of the national recycling strategy. The project scope of work will also build the circular economy by working to reduce food waste and increase diversion of food scraps to donation outlets and composting facilities. This increases the recycling rate of organic waste and ultimately supports the US goal to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:WRP's customized recommendations to each event facility will help them reduce solid waste being landfilled with multiple circular economy strategies. The project objectives are to 1) conserve natural resources, 2) optimize recycling, 3) save energy, 4) prevent pollution, 5) produce economic savings, 6) create jobs, and 7) promote community resilience in multiple ways. This program will offer assistance to all 100 counties in north carolina and is marketed to communities and event-hosting facilities as free of charge technical assistance.