Sustainability Library

US Department of Energy’s: Reducing Electricity Use and Costs

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/reducing-electricity-use-and-costs

Solar Guide for NC homeowners

• https://www.ncsolarconsumerguide.com/

NC’s Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) 

• https://www.deq.nc.gov/energy-and-climate

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Shows data and programs for NC and some for Waynesville

• https://www.epa.gov/nc 

Interested in monitoring your area’s air quality? EPA loans free sensors out for up to one year!

• https://www.epa.gov/air-sensor-toolbox/air-sensor-loan-programs#r4 (NC is are region 4)

EPA’s guide for reducing polluting plastic in your life:

Plastic is made from petroleum products and pollutes the air, water and land we all use to sustain ourselves. Microplastics are also an increasing health hazard.

•  https://www.epa.gov/plastics/what-you-can-do-reduce-plastic-waste 

Sustainable Living

The Appalachian Mountain Club’s guide to living more sustainably.

• https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/conservation-and-climate/go-green-10-tips-for-a-more-sustainable-lifestyle/