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REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Go Green One Step at a Time
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.
Tallgrass Prairie at Village Roots | Photo by Mary Rose O’Brien-Bernini
GO GREEN GRANVILLE ACTION STEPS
Sustainable Habits at Home
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
EVERY DROP COUNTS
Conserve Water
Conserve Water
Use water wisely
Fix leaks
Install water-saving fixtures
YOUR CHOICES MATTER
YOUR CHOICES MATTER
Choose Sustainable Products
Buy locally-sourced products
Choose responsibly-made goods
Minimize consumption & maximize repurposing
MINIMIZE WASTE & CONSERVE RESOURCES
MINIMIZE WASTE & CONSERVE RESOURCES
Practice the three R's
Practice the three R's
Reduce
Reuse
Reuse
Recycle
WHAT YOU EAT MATTERS
WHAT YOU EAT MATTERS
Make Climate-Conscious Food Choices
Make Climate-Conscious Food Choices
Adopt a "plant-predominant" diet
Adopt a "plant-predominant" diet
Choose locally-grown and sustainably-grown food
Choose locally-grown and sustainably-grown food
Choose products with minimal plastic & packaging
Choose products with minimal plastic & packaging
SUSTAINABLE LAND CARE
SUSTAINABLE LAND CARE
Create a Homegrown Habitat
Create a Homegrown Habitat
Plant native Ohio trees & plants
Plant native Ohio trees & plants
Reduce the size of your lawn
Reduce the size of your lawn
Convert to electric lawn care
Convert to electric lawn care
WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT
WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT
Take Collective Action
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
CONFRONTING THE CLIMATE CRISIS
What We Can Do As A Community
CONFRONTING THE CLIMATE CRISIS
What We Can Do As A Community
Wildwood Park | Photo by Mary-Rose O'Brien-Bernini
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