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"It's time for Westport to start caring about bike

"It's time for Westport to start caring about bike lanes!" 🚴💚

If you agree with this sentiment, stop scrolling and watch this clip from Urban Planner Jeff Speck’s “Walkable Westport” presentation where he outlines his recommendations on creating a more functional infrastructure to promote a safer, more enjoyable biking experience downtown.

#WalkableWestport #BikeCulture #BikeLanes #JeffSpeck #UrbanPlanning #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport

As you may have noticed, energy costs are continui

As you may have noticed, energy costs are continuing to increase ⚡🏠💰 By being mindful of how you use electricity and committing to small or large changes, you can help reduce your energy consumption, lower your electricity bills, and help protect natural resources.

Swipe for a list of tips, and visit our website for more information and resources ⚡💚

#Energy #HomeEnergy #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

🎣 Reel-y impressed by our most recent Sustainab

🎣 Reel-y impressed by our most recent Sustainable Westport Superstar! 🌟🌊

We're thrilled to recognize @harbor.watch Fishing Line Recycling Program as our latest Sustainable Superstar. This simple yet impactful initiative has recycled over 3 MILES of fishing line, safeguarding our local waterways and wildlife.

By strategically placing recycling bins near popular fishing spots, Harbor Watch makes it easy for anglers to properly dispose of monofilament line. The collected fishing line is then transformed into new products, giving this non-degradable waste a second life.

Even better news? The program is expanding! Read the full via the “News” link in bio.

#SustainableSuperstar #FishingLineRecycling #ProtectOurWaters #HarborWatch #06880 #westportct #westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #sustainability #sustainableCT #sustainablewestport #sustainableliving

Help us make the @thewestportrotaryclub Lobsterfes

Help us make the @thewestportrotaryclub Lobsterfest a zero-waste event! 🦞🍽️ We're looking for volunteers leading up to and onsite during the event to help prepare and run our Zero Waste Stations.

💚 Food Scrap Sorting Leaders Needed: If you are knowledgeable about food scrap collection and want to lead by example, we need your expertise to help train our onsite volunteers in sorting waste effectively.

💚General Volunteers: From assisting with preparing materials before the event to engaging attendees with waste disposal tips onsite, there are several opportunities to jump in and help reduce waste and contribute to making Lobsterfest a truly sustainable event. No experience necessary!

📧 Interested in Volunteering? Email zerowaste@sustainablewestport.org to sign up and coordinate your shifts.

#ZeroWaste #VolunteerOpportunity #LobsterFest #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

Climate change is no joke. 🔥🌎 Climate chang

Climate change is no joke. 🔥🌎

Climate change is not a distant threat—it's here and now. Rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events are urgent signals that demand our immediate attention. Give this post a 💚 if you agree!

#ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Hallmark #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

Why is this Westport resident’s lawn thriving in

Why is this Westport resident’s lawn thriving in the heat? 🏡☀️Because it’s not JUST grass!

Healthy, balanced landscapes contain a diverse array of plants, not just turf grass. Embrace a biodiverse "eco-lawn" with clover, wildflowers, and other native plants. This natural approach improves soil health, provides pollen to support wildlife 🐝🌼and results in a more resilient, reparative, and low maintenance yard.

Most importantly, “eco-lawns” avoid the use of herbicides and pesticides that poison the groundwater, our families, and our pets. In a recent study, over 80% of people (and pets!) had traces of harmful herbicides like glyphosate, which is linked to cancer, in their bodies. So, go natural with your lawn! Your yard, the environment, and wildlife will thank you! 👏💚

Visit the “Sustainable Lawns” link in bio for more information on how to make your yard more sustainable.

#HealthyLawn #EcoLawn #Grass #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in colla

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the City of New Haven, has awarded three significant climate grants totaling over $700M to Connecticut. Projects will reduce CO2 emissions, save money on residents’ utility bills, and cut pollution from the trucking industry:

1️⃣ $450 million for the New England Heat Pump Accelerator program

2️⃣ $248.9 million for the Clean Corridor Coalition I-95 Zero Emissions Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle (ZE-MHDV) Infrastructure program

3️⃣ $9.47 million for the Union Station Thermal Energy Network

These grants will not only advance Connecticut's clean energy goals but also bring economic benefits and foster a sustainable future for the state 🎉💚

#GreenNews #Connecticut #Grants #Progress #06880 #WestportCT #Westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #Sustainability #SustainableCT #SustainableWestport #SustainableLiving

There is much discussion about how we can ensure t

There is much discussion about how we can ensure there is enough parking in Westport 🅿️🚘 But urban planner Jeff Speck asks: How can we provide, design, and manage parking so that our downtown thrives? Using the principles of Donald Shoup, the dean of American parking, Jeff examines the fundamentals of parking policy and outlines his recommendations for the “Baldwin Lot” in this clip from our recent talk, “Walkable Westport.”

📣Share your voice! The next Downtown Plan Implementation Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, 8/15, at 8:30 a.m. in Town Hall Room 201/201A. The committee is currently reviewing proposals from firms to lead the public engagement in Phase 2 of the Westport downtown plan.

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

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Zero Food Waste Team @ Lobsterfest (9/21/24)
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Sustainable Westport Superstar: Harbor Watch’s Fishing Line Recycling Program
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Walkable Westport: Examining The Possibilities
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Mattress Recycling Event Helps Divert Waste and Preserve Resources
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