Harmonious integration of landscape and people, providing food, energy, shelter and other needs in a sustainable way
Sustainable practices
Actions or behaviors aimed at preserving the enviroment and natural resources for future generations
Recycling
Separating waste materials such as paper, glaas and plastics, to be processed and transformed into new products
Composting
Breaking down organic matter, such as food and yard waste, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment that can be used in gardening and farming
Energy Efficiency
Implementing measures to reduce the amount of energy required for lightning, heating and cooling buildings, such as using energy efficient appliances and insulation
Water conservation
Reducing water use by fixing leaks, using drought-resistant plants in landscaping, and taking shorter showers
Sustainable agriculture
Growing crops and raising livestock in a way that conserves the soil, water and biodiversity while providing food and other resources
Renewable energy
Using energy resources that can be replisnished naturally, such as wind, solar and hydro power, to reduce reliance on finite resources like gas and oil
Sustainable Transportation
Choosing methods of transportation that minimize negative impact on the enviroment, such as cycling, walking and using public transit
Zero Waste
Reducing waste by reusing, repairing, and composting items instead of throwing them away
Eco-friendly products
Purchasing products made from sustainable materials, such as recycled paper, organic cotton and produced in a way that minimize the impact to the enviroment
