Schedule with BSMM a kick-off meeting to include key personnel introductions, identification of key actions, presentation of project timeline/schedule to ensure project will be completed on time, documentation of meeting minutes, and scheduling of follow-up meetings with BSMM Schedule on-going monthly meetings to discuss updates and findings from research and collaborate on data Research current state of circular economy/circular materials practices in the hospitality and tourism sector of Nevada Provide (for approval by NDEP BSMM) a proposed sample of hotel and casino resorts, the targeted key processes/materials to be studied, and a template of relevant topics to study per the requirements of TASK 2. Provide a written narrative about the studied sample and other relevant published research to be included in the final report per the requirements of TASK 2. Research roadblocks, opportunities, and develop recommendations to implementing circular economy practices in the selected sector Provide a written narrative to be included in the final report discussing circular economy opportunities and how stakeholders can use these opportunities to expand circular practices and see an increase in realized benefits. Provide a written narrative to be included in the final report discussing the circular economy barriers and what actions and resources would be needed to overcome these roadblocks. Provide a written narrative to be included in the final report discussing any relevant examples of overcoming similar roadblocks or successfully implementing relevant practices seen elsewhere (either outside the State or in a different industry) and how the success of these practices were measured. Create framework for studying other Nevada sectors for future similar studies Provide a written description of the methodologies used and any surveys/interview questions to be included in the final report. Provide a research template/framework that the State can use in the future to interview and study various sectors/industries in Nevada regarding current circular economy practices, opportunities, and barriers...
