Take Action

REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Go Green One Step at a Time

The vast scale and urgent implications of the climate crisis can feel overwhelming. But every individual action, no matter how small, contributes to the collective effort to combat climate change. By taking one step at a time, from reducing energy consumption and composting food waste to choosing locally-grown food and repurposing usable items, we have the power to drive positive change and create a cleaner, greener and more climate-resilient future for our community. 

house with solar panels on its roof and a "tallgrass prairie installation" in front

Tallgrass Prairie at Village Roots | Photo by Mary Rose O’Brien-Bernini

GO GREEN GRANVILLE ACTION STEPS
Sustainable Habits at Home

Minimize energy consumption at home and in your transportation

Seal and insulate your home

Choose energy-efficient (electric) appliances and LED lighting

Carpool, walk, bike, and opt for an electric vehicle when purchasing your next car

EVERY DROP COUNTS

Conserve Water

hand tighten water faucet to save water

Use water wisely

water dripping out of faucet

Fix leaks

water faucet

Install water-saving fixtures

YOUR CHOICES MATTER

Choose Sustainable Products

produce at the Granville farmers' market

Buy locally-sourced products

eggs and meat at farmers' market

Choose responsibly-made goods

hand holding reusable tote bag

Minimize consumption & maximize repurposing

MINIMIZE WASTE & CONSERVE RESOURCES

Practice the three R's

reusable bottle along with other reusable items in a fabric tote bag

Reduce

food cans being used as planting pots

Reuse

hand putting plastic bottles into the recycling bin

Recycle

WHAT YOU EAT MATTERS

Make Climate-Conscious Food Choices

healthy vegetable salad

Adopt a "plant-predominant" diet 

herbs and plants at farmers' market

Choose locally-grown and sustainably-grown food

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Choose products with minimal plastic & packaging

SUSTAINABLE LAND CARE

Create a Homegrown Habitat

Granville's youth planting trees

Plant native Ohio trees & plants

Granville resident's garden and lawn

Reduce the size of your lawn

electric lawn mower

Convert to electric lawn care

WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT

Take Collective Action

Advocate for climate action

Engage in local (e.g., Granville Village) and global advocacy to push for policies that address climate change.

Support renewable energy

Invest in renewable energy sources (e.g., Granville renewable energy aggregation) and advocate for their implementation with your neighbors and in your community

Educate others

Share knowledge about sustainability, climate change and its impacts to raise awareness and amplify your effectiveness

Vote with the environment in mind

Elect leaders who prioritize climate action and support sustainable policies

Sign of Wildwood Park

Wildwood Park | Photo by Mary-Rose O'Brien-Bernini