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Four years ago, Uber set the goal to become a zero

Four years ago, Uber set the goal to become a zero-emissions platform by 2040 👏 🚙 🚗 Uber drivers are adopting EVs five times faster than the average motorist in the US, Canada, and Europe, with over 182,000 EV/Hybrid vehicles on the road.

Uber Green, Uber’s electric/hybrid ride offering, is now available in 200+ cities globally. In 40+ cities, Uber Green is available exclusively with EVs for about the same price as UberX 💚 In addition, the Uber App now includes an EV preference to ensure eco-conscious riders are matched with the nearest EV and other features to track and improve driver and rider emissions.

Thank you @Uber for rolling out new features and updates to accelerate electrification and make it easier than ever for drivers, consumers, and merchants to make a greener choice 🌎✅

#EV #ElectricVehicles #Uber #GreenNews #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

Got bins of no longer being used LEGO bricks colle

Got bins of no longer being used LEGO bricks collecting dust? Donate them during our first-ever LEGO Replay Drive and give your bricks a new life! ♻️💚

We’ve partnered with organizations across Westport to collect pre-loved LEGO, DUPLO, Technic, minifigure, and/or baseplate pieces. Donated pieces will be packaged and sent to LEGO Replay to be distributed to kids who need them most. Full or partial sets and random pieces are welcome!

For more information about how to prepare your donation as well as participating drop-off locations and dates, visit the link in bio.

Let’s keep those LEGO bricks out of the landfill and in the hands of kids who will cherish them. It’s a win-win for the environment and our community! 🌎

#Lego #LegoReplay #Reuse #Donate #ReduceWaste #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

KEEP PUMPKINS (AND GOURDS!) OUT OF THE TRASH 🗑🎃

Did you know over 1 𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills every year? Help mitigate Westport’s contribution to unnecessary holiday food waste by composting your pumpkins!

You can compost your pumpkins (or gourds) at home, the Westport Transfer Station, or the @westportfarmersmarket Great Pumpkin Toss 🎃💚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: “𝐍𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐝” 𝐩𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲. If you painted or decorated your pumpkin with glue or glitter, they should go in the trash.

Last year, @actionwastesolutions was able to divert over 3,000 lbs of pumpkins 🙌Help spread the word so we can increase that number this year.

#pumpkins #pumkin #halloween #gourd #compost #trash #waste #zerowaste #westportzwc #blackplastic #reuse #06880 #westportct #westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #sustainability #sustainableCT #sustainablewestport #sustainableliving

Get ready to learn the ABCs of composting! 🌱 Jo

Get ready to learn the ABCs of composting! 🌱 Join us on November 20 at the @westportlibrary as Sustainable Westport Co-Director Gately Ross moderates a panel discussion with compost expert, author, and Westport Resident Scott Smith and Executive Director of @parkcitycompostinitiative Tim O'Connor.

We'll dive into the "how" and "why" of backyard composting - from reducing waste and enriching your garden soil, to combating climate change and building community. Even if you don't have a green thumb, composting is an easy way to make a big impact 🌎💚 Plus with free food scrap collection at the Westport Transfer Station, it’s never been easier to start composting!

Come prepared to get inspired and get your hands dirty!

Register on the Westport Library website.

#Composting #Compost #FoodWaste #OnCompost #ReduceWaste #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

Cheers to @wsrotary and @theinnatlongshore for div

Cheers to @wsrotary and @theinnatlongshore for diverting 150lbs of glass from the incinerator 🍷🌍

Thanks to your partnership with Sustainable Westport, 135 glass bottles from UnCorked were recycled separately through the Town's dedicated Glass Recycling Program. This simple step makes a big difference - glass is heavy to transport, and when mixed with other materials, it can actually lower the quality of the overall recycling output.

By recycling glass separately at the Transfer Station, you help Westport maximize recycling efficiency and reduce taxpayer costs. Glass is one of the most endlessly recyclable materials, so taking this extra step ensures your empties are truly getting a new life 🍾🎉

#ZeroWaste #GlassRecycling #Recycling #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

Friendly reminder for 🎃 Halloween: candy wrappe

Friendly reminder for 🎃 Halloween: candy wrappers 🍬 and small toys are TRASH 🗑️

Anything smaller than 2" x 2", even if made of recyclable materials, cannot be processed by recycling facilities. Small items can jam the machinery and contaminate valuable recyclable materials ➡️ When in doubt, throw it out!

This Halloween, think twice before handing out small trinkets and tchotchkes to trick-or-treaters and opt for edible or biodegradable items. We promise they can live without them! 💚🙌

Have a safe and sustainable Halloween! 🧡🖤👻🎃

#Plastic #Recycling #Halloween #Candy #RecycleRight #WhenInDoubtThrowItOut #WasteReduction #PlasticWaste #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

Last week @westportctgov hosted a Traffic and Pede

Last week @westportctgov hosted a Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Public Meeting to share the results of the SS4A Safety Action Plan Survey ➡️ Didn’t have the chance to attend? Make sure your voice is heard 📣 If you attended or watched the “Walkable Westport” presentation and want to encourage some of Jeff’s best practices in Westport, submit your feedback on the Town’s website: https://www.westportct.gov/government/selectwoman-s-office/submit-a-traffic-safety-concern

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭: 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟔:𝟎𝟎-𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲!

With your support, we can work together to create a safer environment for bikes, pedestrians, and cars in Westport 💚

#WalkableWestport #JeffSpeck #ShareYourVoice #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

Let Nature Do It’s Thing. Leave the Leaves! You

Let Nature Do It’s Thing. Leave the Leaves!

Your fallen leaves are more than just debris—they're essential habitats for bees, butterflies, and insects 🦋🐞🐝🌼. Don't blow or rake away these natural shelters; let them nourish your lawn and garden this fall for a greener garden in the spring 🌱💚

By "leaving the leaves," you're creating a sanctuary for these pollinators and other critters that keep our ecosystem buzzing with life Remember, those leaves are more than just yard waste—they're a vital part of the circle of life in your garden.

Can’t imagine a yard full of leaves? ➡️ Use your rake or electric/battery-powered leaf blower to create piles around trees, shrubs, and garden beds.

#SustainableGardening #Pollinators #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

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