Below are various ways you can conserve at home and within your community.

Community Gardens

Community Gardens have several benefits that may include:

  • Education for youth
  • Community development
  • Fresh, local produce & plants
  • Community beautification and More!

Check out the USDA’s Community Garden checklist if you are looking to start one in your local neighborhood!

Composting

Benefits of composting include:

  • Enriches soil, helping retain moisture and suppress plant diseases and pests.
  • Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.
  • Encourages the production of beneficial bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter to create humus, a rich nutrient-filled material.
  • Reduces methane emissions from landfills and lowers your carbon footprint.

There are a variety of sizes and types of composters. To learn to make your own:

 Water Conservation

Did you know there are over 100 ways to conserve water in your household? A few examples can include:

  • Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes, which can save you up to 1,000 gallons per month.
  • Minimize evaporation by watering your lawn or garden during the early morning hours when temperatures are cooler, and winds are lighter.
  • Washing dark clothes in cold water saves water and energy, and helps your clothes retain their color.
  • Reduce your monthly water bills by checking for household leaks.

By conserving water, you are also protecting drinking water resources, saving energy and money!