Washington Township
Green Team
Sustainable Tips: Seasonal
Sustainability is acheivable in all seasons. Check out our seasonal tips below!
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Every Season
Each growing season brings it's own flavor and abundance. Eating what is in season is nutrutions and sustainable. Check out this sit to see what is in season, no matter where you are!
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Winter
Good Sustainable Habits for Winter:
Use a smart themometer
Insulate and seal your home properly
Use recyclable and reusable gift wrap during the holiday season
Utilize the limuted sunlight
Be mindful of energy use - turn lights off
Conserve water
Reusable mugs for hot drinks
Bundle up before turning up the heat
Avoid chemical and salt de-icers
Responsible fire buring
Spring
Good Sustainable Habits for Spring:
Let your garden be until late spring
Replace and reduce single use products
Start a garden
Start a compost pile
Use eco-friendly cleaning products
Use less water
Reduce waste
Reusable mugs for hot drinks
Harvest rain water
Summer
Good Sustainable Habits for Summer:
Let your lawn grow longer
Use a smart thermometer
Insulate and seal your home properly
Close your blinds and curtains
Utilize the limuted sunlight
Be mindful of energy use
Conserve water
Support farms, grow a garden, join a CSA
Find a farmer's market to frequent
Choose eco-friendly sun protection
Practice responsible tourism
Harvest rain water
Fall
Good Sustainable Habits for Fall:
Use a smart themometer
Insulate and seal your home properly
Use natural decorations during the holiday season
Get outside
Be mindful of energy use - turn lights off
Conserve water
Reusable mugs for hot drinks
Bundle up before turning up the heat
Burn sustainable fires
Leave the leaves