Last month, Montgomery County launched its new Climate Smart Campaign, to inspire and educate residents on making climate-smart choices in their daily lives. The campaign encourages individuals to take a “pledge” to be Climate Smart, with the slogan “BIG CHANGE starts small” serving as a reminder that small actions can lead to significant impact.
The Climate Smart Campaign spotlights everyday behaviors residents can take in five key areas to reduce their carbon footprint:
- Food: Plan meals before shopping, compost food scraps and buy seasonal produce from local farms and farmers markets.
- Emergency Preparedness: Sign up to receive emergency alerts from Alert Montgomery, make an emergency plan, assess your flood risk and take steps to protect your home and belongings.
- Transportation: Use public transportation, download the Ride On app, walk or bike more often and join the Electric Vehicle Purchasing Co-Op.
- Energy: Schedule a free Quick Home Energy Checkup, switch to LED lightbulbs and monitor your thermostat.
- Plants: Plant a tree; trees remove carbon from the air, cool the planet, provide habitat and beautify our neighborhoods.
For more information on the Climate Smart Campaign and to take the pledge, visit the Montgomery County Climate Action Portal.