10 Tips for a Sustainable NYC Summer!
Travel with a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated!
Pack reusable utensils, containers, and cloth napkins for picnics outdoors.
Pick up after yourself when using public spaces! Bring a reusable bag for things you might collect along the way. Leave no trace!
Download the NYC Compost Bin app to compost your food scraps and soiled paper on the go!
Take public transportation or bike if it’s accessible to you instead of driving short distances.
Every year in New York, roughly 20,000 tons of plastic hardware is sent to landfill! Do your part and dine in for meals to reduce the waste you are producing.
Clean up your block this summer and Adopt Your Spot, a catch basin, or a tree pit on your street to steward! Trees play an essential role in cooling neighborhoods down.
Become a community steward and start your own cleanup group with friends or join a cleanup group in your area!
Make small temperature adjustments to your AC or use a timer to knock 10-18% off your total summer electricity bill!
Unplug appliances (toasters, phone chargers, computers, etc.) when they aren’t being used to cut down on almost 75% of your home’s electricity usage.
Stay safe in the sun this summer! Pack a fan, some sunscreen, a hat to protect yourself, and contribute to a culture of cleanliness!
Emma Delahanty is an NYC Civic Corps Member at the Sanitation Foundation supporting the Volunteer Team as a Community Outreach and Engagement Member.
