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My Outdoor Joy

MyOutdoorJoy partners with Sustain Charlotte to promote sustainability and awareness (Press release)

MyOutdoorJoy, a pioneering outdoor company with a hint of adult recess, proudly announces its partnership…

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Eight winners at the 2024 Sustain Charlotte Awards (Natural Awakenings)

Sustain Charlotte honored eight winners at their 2024 Sustain Charlotte Awards celebration and fundraiser at…

Gerry Kingsley

Gerry’s story: 7 days of biking around the Queen City

A guest post by Gerry Kinglsey, NoDa resident and steering committee member for the Charlotte…

052324 Hope at BOCC

Public hearing reveals concerns over funding for CMS, parks and recreation in Mecklenburg (QC Metro)

Mecklenburg County residents shared feedback over an upcoming county budget during a public hearing at…

052324 BOCC budget hearing

Sustain Charlotte and supporters call on county for park and recreation funding

On Thursday, the Board of County Commissioners held its second annual budget public hearing (City…

Conservation development standards

City Council approves Conservation Development UDO amendment

Charlotte City Council met Monday evening for its monthly zoning meeting. We were particularly interested…

Keith Helfrich

Keith’s story: Car-free in a young city 

Keith Helfrich decided early on in life that he would not get a driver’s license. …

Arbor Day Foundation, EPA

Mecklenburg County is heating up. Could trees be the answer?

This week, the Environmental Stewardship Committee held their May meeting. There was only one item…

Electric train

Sustain Charlotte supports grant to build electrified transit, rail, port, and micromobility projects

Sustain Charlotte signed on to support legislation that would authorize the U.S. Department of Transportation…

May 13 City budget hearing

Sustain Charlotte and supporters voice call for bike infrastructure funding

Last night, City Council held its second annual budget public hearing. With 75 people signed…