Sustainability at Morgan

One of the first things people think of when talking about sustainability is recycling. Recycling is a something easy anyone can do to help. However, there are two things to remember:

1. Not everything can be recycled and contamination in recycling is a huge issue. Check out Fort Collins Recycling Guide as well as their list of Who Recycles What. This article from CityLab has some great information.
2. Recycling should come after Reduce and Reuse! This is true for products as well as food and water. 

Other sustainability tips:

• Lightbulbs! LEDs > CFLs > Incandescent.
• Wash your clothes in cold water (this makes clothes last longer, and reduces energy use - a double win!).
• Line dry your clothes.
• Make sure heating and cooling vents are not obstructed.
• Adjust your temperature settings, especially when you are not at home.
• Make use of your blinds! During the day: open to let heat in during the winter and close to keep heat out in the summer.
• Turn off and unplug electronic devices when not in use for extended periods.
• Make use of the power settings on electronic devices.
• Check for local programs and rebates - some for Fort Collins can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/enviro/

From CSU Extension:

• A useful guide to conserving energy at home: http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/family-home-consumer/energy-conservation-in-the-home-10-610/
• For renters!: http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/family-home-consumer/energy-checklist-for-renters-10-622/

From the City of Fort Collins:

• Energy tips: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/tips/index/1
• Home efficiency audit: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/residential/conserve/home-efficiency-program
• Recycling information: http://www.fcgov.com/recycling/

From EnergyStar:

• Home tips: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.es_at_home_tips
• Tips for renters: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.es_at_home_tips_renters10

From Best Buy:

• A Smart Home is a Sustainable Home: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/smart-home-connections/smart-sustainable-home/pcmcat1478180680870.c?id=pcmcat1478180680870

Click on this link to calculate your annual carbon emissions.  Powered by Carbon Footprint.

What you eat can make a difference in how sustainable you live.

The Western SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education) has some great information.

According to the EPA, "greenhouse gas emissions from transportation accounted for about 27% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions" in 2013.

Source: EPA Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Transportation

See the links below for tips on ways you can decrease your transportation emissions.