Climate Change and the Environment

November 30, 2018

This fall, skip the plastic leaf bags. The planet will thank you.

It’s no secret that plastics have made life easier for humans, but at the cost…
November 20, 2018

How you can stop using single-use plastics and more

If you’re not using plastic bags, you’re on the right track, according to the panelists…
November 16, 2018

Environment Committee advances Strategic Energy Action Plan to City Council

At their meeting on Monday November 12, City Council’s Environment Committee voted unanimously to advance…
October 24, 2018

Charlotte City Council Environment Committee presented with Strategic Energy Action Plan

At the October 22nd meeting of the Charlotte City Council Environment Committee, staff presented an…
October 18, 2018

Charlotte City Council Environment Committee receives updates on Strategic Energy Action Plan and Tree Canopy Master Plan

At the October 8th meeting of the Charlotte City Council Environment Committee, council members received…
October 9, 2018

Charlotte piloting waste reduction methods in the north end smart district

We’re excited that Charlotte has launched two pilot projects in the North End Smart District,…
September 25, 2018

The good, the bad, the possibilities: local air quality

This is the fifth article in our series of weekly blog posts called “The Good,…
September 12, 2018

Charlotte City Council Environment Committee lays out timeline and engagement process for Strategic Energy Action Plan

At their September 10th meeting, the Charlotte City Council Environment Committee received an update on…
August 31, 2018

Sustain Charlotte stands up against changes to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations

Sustain Charlotte has joined dozens of organizations based in North Carolina in submitting a letter…
August 28, 2018

The good, the bad, the possibilities: local energy

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