Climate Change and the Environment

Transit equity and the road to Vision Zero

Most people who ride transit for daily transportation reach their stops by walking. But how safe…

The good, the bad, the possibilities: local waste management

This is the fifth article in our 8-part series of weekly blog posts called “The…

The good, the bad, the possibilities: local water

This is the second article in our 8-part series of weekly blog posts called “The…

How energy and growth are impacting climate change + what you can do

In a discussion of sustainability, climate change is the elephant in the room. That’s why…

Victory: Charlotte City Council unanimously passes resolution for a “sustainable and resilient” Charlotte

On June 25th, the Charlotte City Council unanimously passed the resolution for a “Sustainable and…

Three easy ways you can have a positive impact on water

Water may not be top of your mind when it comes to smart growth, but…

Action Alert: Ask Charlotte City Council to support “Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte” resolution

We need your help! On June 25th, the Charlotte City Council will be voting on a…

Charlotte City Council Environment Committee passes Sustainable Energy Resolution

At their June 4 meeting, the Charlotte City Council Environment Committee passed a comprehensive resolution…

Charlotte City Council Environment Committee looks at plan for low carbon future

The Charlotte City Council Environment Committee is working on a plan to significantly reduce greenhouse…

Sustain Charlotte partners with Livable Meck and IKEA on food waste events

Did you know that the average American household spends $1,500 on food that ends up…