Montgomery County is taking bold steps to fight climate change with the launch of its newĀ Climate Smart Campaign. This innovative initiative is designed to inspire and inform residents on how to make climate-smart decisions in their everyday lives.
The campaign encourages individuals to take a simple yet impactful āpledgeā to be more climate-conscious, with the catchy slogan āBIG CHANGE starts smallā underscoring the importance of small actions that can lead to big, meaningful change.
Click here to learn more about the pledge.
Hosting a Super Bowl Party? This is your opportunity to celebrate in an eco-friendly way, enjoy the company, and cheer on your team. Show your friends your spirit and dedication to protecting the planet!Ā From kickoff to cleanup, here are some tips for hosting an eco-friendly Super Bowl LIX (or future parties) at home. May the best team win!Ā
Check out these amazing tips!
Gifting Outside the Box isn't just a campaign for the holidays, it can be a year-round goal.
How can you be environmentally friendly while celebrating Valentine's Day?Ā Consider taking your honey on a hike in place of a boxed gift. Think of ways to support local businesses in your gift giving on Valentine's Day and all year long.
Need some inspiration? We have some enviro-friendly tips to get you through Valentine's Day that show how much you love your family, your friends and our planet.
Click here to read more.
The County's Department of Environmental Protection invites landscapers and gardeners to learn about and test battery-powered electric equipment.
The āLandscaping with Batteries/JardinerĆa con BaterĆasā event takes place onĀ March 12, 2025, on theĀ Montgomery CollegeĀ Germantown Campus at 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD. Representatives will be at the event for Spanish speakers.
Click here for event information and registration.
On Friday, January 31, the Izaak Walton League of America along with the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin and Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection hosted the Winter Road Salt Awareness Week Open House.
The in-person event was part of the Winter Salt Awareness Week campaign designed to raise awareness around road salt pollution and reduction solutions. For a recap of the week, click here.
Electrify MC is a pilot project created to help residents transition from fossil fuels (oil, gas, and propane) in their homes. Electrify MC will provide residents with a one-stop option to help them electrify their homes.
Donāt wait for your heating, cooling systems, water heaters, or kitchen appliances to break down. Make a plan to avoid the stress of emergency replacements and access limited-time financial incentives from the County which can be combined with state and federal rebates!
Click here to learn more about the Electrify MC project.
Transportation shapes our modern world from personal mobility, and global commerce, to the generally seamless flow of goods across continents. This convenience indeed comes with a considerable environmental cost. Transportation contributes roughly 25% of global CO2 emissions, standing out as one of the most significant contributors to climate change.
Conscious choices in personal travel, support for sustainable commercial shipping practices, and a watchful eye on our own shipping and luggage decisions can greatly reduce the environmental impact of transportation.
Click here to learn how the travel hacker's guide can help find practical ways to make transportation more sustainable.Ā
Looking for fun activities for your kids? Or how about a new wildlife documentary film screening? Or maybe, a workshop on gardening or bike repair? Our calendar features upcoming community events for those who enjoy a mix of outdoors, activism, creativity, and learning. Be sure to add your "Green Events" to the Community Calendar.
Upcoming Events
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