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1)  The Town of Okotoks 2020 Waste Management Plan has a goal to divert 80% of the waste produced in Okotoks from the landfill. To assist with achieving this goal, the Town of Okotoks implemented the Universal Cart Program in October 2016.

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* How can we improve the Universal Cart Program? (Please check all that apply)

Approximately 47% of food wasted in Canada occurs at home*. The Town of Okotoks has been working hard to eliminate organics from going to the landfill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create valuable compost material.  (*Cited from the Toronto Food Policy Council)

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* How often are you using your organic collection cart for Food Waste?

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* How often are you using your organic collection cart for Yard Waste (during growing season)?

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* If you answered "Rarely" or "Not at all" to the previous two questions, how can we make it easier for you to use the organic collection cart?  (Please check all that apply)

The Town of Okotoks Eco Center offers specialty recycling programs for items such as clothing, coffee K-Cups, expanded polystyrene (e.g. Styrofoam™), household hazardous waste, paint, electronics, empty oil containers, CFL/tubes, printer cartridges, spray nozzles, batteries, and propane tanks.

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* Were you aware that the Town of Okotoks accepts such items at the Eco Centre?

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* How likely are you to self-haul these specialty recyclables to the Eco-Centre?

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* Are there any other additional items you would like to see the Eco Centre accept?  Please specify.

The Town of Okotoks has created a waste app (available for Android and iPhone) that assists residents with identifying what waste items go where and how to properly dispose various materials.

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* Are you using this app?

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* Now that you know it is available, how likely are you to use the Okotoks Waste app?

2)  The Town is looking to learn more about residents' common water usage and landscaping maintenance practices.
The Town offers a Water Conservation Rebate Program that incents residents to implement above standard water conserving measures in their home.

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* How often have you utilized this program?

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* What additional water conserving items would you like included in future programs? (Please check all that apply)

The Town implements an outdoor watering schedule between May 1 and October 31.

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* Do you have a clear understanding of the reasoning for these requirements?

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* What changes would you like seen to the outdoor watering schedule? (Please check all that apply)

3)  Weed control is a common concern for residents in Okotoks.

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* How do you manage weeds on your property? (Please check all that apply)

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* As described in the Town’s Integrated Pest Management Plan, the Town of Okotoks has an acceptable weed threshold criteria for treating weeds, such as dandelions, on public land. Where weed coverage exceeds 5% around or at Town buildings and sports fields or 15% in other manicured turf areas, herbicide is used. All herbicide is applied using certified applicators with notification signage posted. The Town should:

4)  The Town of Okotoks supports residents in their efforts to reduce energy consumption in their home. There are currently several opportunities available to learn about your home’s energy efficiency and to make energy efficiency upgrades.

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* How many times have you utilized the Town's online MyHEAT energy platform?

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* If you have used the MyHEAT tool, did you find it informative?

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* Does the Town’s current home energy audit programs (DIY Home Energy Audit Kit and Professional Audit Rebate Program) interest you?

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* If you utilized the DIY Home Energy Kit, what did you find most useful? (Please check all that apply)

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* Did you find using any of the tools hard to understand? (Please check all that apply)

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* Did any of the following tools encourage you to undertake energy efficiency upgrades on your home? (Please check all that apply)

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* Do you have any additional suggestions for the Town's energy efficiency programs? Please specify.

The Provincial Government, through Energy Efficiency Alberta*, is currently providing several household energy rebates.  (*Find more information about Energy Efficiency Alberta and its rebates by visiting https://www.efficiencyalberta.ca/)

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* Are you interested in learning more about any of the following programs? (Please check all that apply)

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* Are you interested in installing Solar PV on your home?

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* What are the current barriers stopping you from Solar PV system installation? (Please check all that apply)

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* 5)  Are there any additional environmental information, initiatives, or events you would like to see the Town implement or offer?

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* 6)  If you have any further questions, comments, or concerns, please indicate below.

Thank you for your participation!

The personal information on this survey is being collected under the authority of section 33 c of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and will be used for the purpose of selecting winners for the Town of Okotoks 2017 Conservation Educators’ Survey. Should you have any questions regarding the collection and use of your personal information, contact the FOIP Coordinator at foip@okotoks.ca or 403-938-8944.

**Find more information about the Town of Okotoks and its events, programs, and initiatives by visiting: http://www.okotoks.ca/sustainability
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