Best Practices

In an effort achieve this holistic approach of sustainability, the Framework Plan identified 17 best practice areas to stimulate dialogue among residents, businesses, and organizations around opportunities that continue toward a sustainable future.

The Sustainability Fact Sheets make it easy to be a good steward of the environment.  Read about some simple changes you can make to reduce your impact on the environment.
  1. At home
  2. at work
  3. in your city

Best Practices

  1. Environmentally Preferable Purchasing, Product Stewardship and Waste Reduction
  2. Greenhouse Gas Reduction
  3. Healthy Rural and Urban Forests
  1. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
  2. Sustainable Building Practices
  1. Sustainable Food Systems/Practices
  2. Sustainable Multimodal Transportation

Fact Sheets

  1. Backyard Composting
  2. Backyard Gardening
  3. Clean Green
  4. Disposing Household Hazardous Waste
  5. Eat Wisely
  1. Enviroshopping
  2. Green Pets
  3. Green Your Fireplace
  4. Laundry
  5. Rain Barrels
  1. Reusing Everyday Materials
  2. Save Energy: Keep Your Summer Cool
  3. Save Energy: Keep Your Winter Warm
  4. Sustainable Landscaping
  5. Water Conservation