In Monroe County, many items can be recycled at the curb if your waste hauler offers the County’s “Blue Box” Recycling/Recovery Program. Most other items can be dropped-off at the ecopark facility.
Green Resources on the Web
Burlington 10% Challenge initiative—Business calculator An educational tool to help a business identify its current emissions of greenhouse gases and define a 10% emissions reduction target. Burlington 10% Challenge initiative—Residential calculator An educational tool to help you discover what your personal energy use generates in CO2 emissions. Ecological footprint quiz […]
Free or reduced cost residential energy audit Most Monroe County households are eligible for a free or reduced cost residential energy audit. Learn more from this story on RenewPenfield.org. Greener Buildings Articles, news, events and resources for environmentally responsible building development.
BuildingGreen.com Subscription-based articles and product information about green design, construction, and standards. Compact fluorescent light bulb FAQs Explains best ways of using compact fluorescent bulbs. Compact fluorescent light: “Any Other Bright Ideas?” An article published by the New York Times reviewing and testing compact fluorescent lights for the home. Compact […]
Energy Star ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping homes and businesses save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Free or reduced cost residential energy audit Most Monroe County households are eligible for […]
Brighton, NY, Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan The plan’s objective is to develop a well-connected, safe, and functional active transportation network of sidewalks and on- and off-road trails to enhance the safety and circulation of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists in Brighton, NY. FuelEconomy.gov Here is a great website for fuel […]
EatWild Your source for safe, healthy, natural and nutritious grass-fed beef, lamb, goats, bison, poultry, pork, dairy and other wild edibles. Organic Consumers Association (OCA) The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children’s health, corporate accountability, fair trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics. […]
Collect waste for dollars Learn how you can support your favorite charitable organization or school by collecting drink pouches, yogurt containers, and energy bar wrappers that will be used to expand Terracycle product lines.
The 10% Challenge (Burlington, Vermont) The 10% Challenge is a key part of a program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Burlington, Vermont. The 10% Challenge web site provides the tools and the information necessary to conserve energy at home and at work.
Environmental Thoughts—Rochester, NY Frank Regan, publisher of the RochesterEnvironment.com web site maintains a personal blog of his thoughts. Your chance to share your thoughts with him and others. RochesterEnvironment.com Keep yourself abreast of all the environmental news for the Rochester-area.