SOLUTIONS
Try this quick quiz to see how much you know about reducing your carbon footprint.
Energy and Buildings
Top Solutions for Buildings
Purchase renewable energy with Rockland Community Power
Air sealing and insulation-- Start with free energy audit
Electrify--Transition to efficient electric heating, cooling, hot water, cooking. Check out Rewiring America
Install solar panels. The Climate Smart Committee is making a list of local property owners who have installed solar and can talk to about installers and equipment
Get a community solar. Find out more about what it is and the options. Contact Climate Smart Committee
Energy Efficiency Tips
Demand Response program with Meltek for O&R customers
Tips for Businesses
Transportation
Top Solutions for Transportation
Reduce air travel
Replace gas and diesel vehicles with electric or plug-in hybrids
Replace car trips with public transit, walking and biking
Waste
Top Solutions for Waste
Recycling
Food Waste
Increase participation in the municipal food scrap composting program or compost at home
Check out these suggestions for planning, shopping, cooking and storing
Textile Waste
Read This Before You Buy That Sweater - Or at Least Read the Tag
Textile Recycling — map of local drop off sites coming soon
Repair Cafes
Natural Resources
Top Solutions for Natural Resources
Recycling
Food Waste
Increase participation in the municipal food scrap composting program or compost at home
Check out these suggestions for planning, shopping, cooking and storing
Textile Waste
Read This Before You Buy That Sweater - Or at Least Read the Tag
Textile Recycling — map of local drop off sites coming soon
Repair Cafes