Sustainability

Take Action

Home & Business Energy Efficiency

Interested in upgrading to energy-efficient appliances or installing a solar energy system for your home or business? Discover tax credits and financial incentives available to improve your home or business’s sustainable practices at a lower cost by visiting How to Make Your Home or Business More Sustainable.

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Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

Join Washoe County in supporting pollinator conservation by starting your own pollinator-friendly garden. Visit Pollinator Gardens for more resources and information on how you can contribute to preserving their habitats.

 

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Waste, Recycling & Compost

One third of all food in the United States goes uneaten and ends up in the trash. When that happens, we waste the resources that produced it, including land, water, energy, processing, transporting and storage. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency estimated that plastic waste was approximately 12% of the total municipal waste generated in the United States. Everyone can make changes, big or small, that will help reduce waste and contributing to a sustainable community. Check out these ideas below:

Reduce waste at home:

• Prevent Wasted Food
• Reduce Plastic Waste 
• Compost at Home 
• Where to Donate Your Extra Food 

Dumpster dive into more information here.

 Volunteer for Your Community

Join Washoe County in building a resilient, sustainable community! Explore ways to get involved by visiting Volunteer Opportunities.