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2023 CAP Progress Report - Highlights SummaryRead the full report and learn more about climate action in the City of Bainbridge Island at WWW.BAINBRIDGEWA.GOV/CLIMATEACTION 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN PROGRESS REPORT KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Hosted three community Climate Smart workshops with more than 380 attendees. Salvaged over 13 tons of material from the remodel of the Ted Spearman Justice Center and diverted more than 26,000 pounds of building materials from the landfill. Provided 130 reusable cups and lids for refreshments at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ted Spearman Justice Center. Installed seven organic waste bins to collect food waste and home compostable containers in downtown Winslow. Co-op members drove over 6,800 miles in 2023, preventing 2.7 metric tons of carbon dioxide in tailpipe emissions by using electricity instead of gasoline as fuel. Added two EVs to the ZEV Co-op car share program at City Hall that were used for 154 trips from July–December 2023. Increased the amount of electricity used on the Island coming from renewable sources from 9% in 2021 to 11% in 2022 (the most recent year for which data is available). Increased average year-over-year growth in BI Rides service ridership by 31% in the first three months of a City-funded marketing campaign. Added one new public EV charger at City Hall that was used 333 times from July–December 2023. Hosted nine Climate Smart community presentations reaching approximately 220 people. Recognized three Climate Smart Leaders on the Island. Identified three new team leaders for the Climate Smart Challenge. Staffed Climate Smart booths at five events reaching more than 400 people. Hired one new City staff member to work on CAP implementation, with a focus on sustainable transportation. Reduced 146 tons of carbon dioxide with actions completed by 300 residents in the Climate Smart Challenge. COMPOST Provided more than 35 five-gallon water jugs, with rechargeable pumps, for water refill stations at community events.