Sustainability

Sustainability is a term that is used a lot, but many people don't know what it really is. The EPA, a governmental agency tasked with "protecting human health and the environment," states on its website that "Sustainability is important to making sure that we have and will continue to have, the water, materials, and resources to protect human health and our environment."

On a smaller level we can each contribute to the health of our environment in the Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Some of those ways include:

• GreenScaping - Creating a greener, healthier, enivronmental friendlier yard is important for homeowners in the Charlotte region. Visit the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Watersmart Program page to learn more.
• Water Use and Reduction - Understanding your water use will have a positive environmental impact and help reduce your water bill. Take the following home water audit to learn more about your water consumption.
• Energy Use and Reduction - Learning how you can better monitor and reduce your energy consumption will impact your pocketbook and the environment.
• Transportation Tips - Using alternative modes of transportation to get to work helps reduce carbon emissions, reducing air pollution. Take a look at the Charlotte B-Cycle program as another form of transportation... and exercise!