Pepper Spray might be a less dangerous choice.

I know these folks well enough they may just agree to a half hour phone call, but if I'm going to pepper them with questions, any suggestions on what I could offer when I ask for a meeting?

The ones I can think of that I won't be covering  - Kitchen/cooking (tinfoil, parchment, saran wrap, baggies), shampoo/conditioner, Food (coffee, tea, sugar, salt/pepper, spices), dryer sheets/fabric softener, general cleaner (like a Lysol spray), Kleenex.Any differences for you between what you do cover/what you don't? 

@Paul SandhuWe discard everything except non refrigerated condiments (salt, pepper etc).

. - q tips- makeup remover pads - womens hygiene products (pads tampons) - Himalayan salt- pepper grinder - olive oil- extra tp - pack and play - coffee from our local shop- tea from our local shop- beer from our local shop - shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap and dish soap all from our local refill shop.

Thank yuo @Isaac Pepper, I really appreciate your perspective on this one as it is unique.

Now @Isaac Pepper has a great idea.

Pepper Cream Soda or Mt.

I want to be able to pepper in more personal success stories from colleagues to help strengthen my position.  

You will need to plan on replacing towels, bed sheets, lots of toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, salt pepper, coffee, tea, sugar, light bulbs, dish soap, dishwasher soap, trash bags, hand cleaner, shampoo, soap, etc.