THE VISION FOR A SUSTAINABLE DC

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1 THE SUSTAINABLE THE SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE GOALS FOR 2032: SUSTAINABLE GOALS FOR 2032: Cut citywide obesity rate by Expose 100% of residents to Sustainable in their neighborhoods by Cut citywide obesity rate by Expose 100% of residents to Sustainable in their neighborhoods by

2 ARE YOU A RENTER? neighborhoods, and improving access to our parks. Sustainability is good for your wallet, your health, and your community. Here are some things you can do! To learn more about Sustainable : Follow us on Like us on Facebook at Sustainable Choose to live in a walkable neighborhood, near public transportation and basic needs. Weatherize your apartment. Save on energy bills by sealing up windows and doors or insulating. Our program can help: ddoe.dc.gov/service/weatherization-assistance-program Use energy-efficient light bulbs and save money. More than 25% of home energy consumption is lighting. Join a community garden and grow your food to save money on groceries. Encourage your apartment building to recycle! Take shorter showers: If residents cut their shower time by 5 minutes, we could save 15 million gallons of water a day! Spread the word to your family, friends, and neighbors! ARE YOU A BUSINESS OWNER? neighborhoods, and improving access to our parks. Sustainability is good for your wallet, your health, and your community. Here are some things you can do! The Smarter Business Challenge has creative ways to engage businesses in sustainability! Visit dcsmarterbusiness. com/#challenge for more. The Sustainable Energy Utility has resources for businesses to save energy and money. Visit dcseu.com/for-your-business. To learn more about Sustainable : Follow us on Like us on Facebook at Sustainable There is great information for green buildings. Check out the District s Green Building Requirements at ddoe.dc.gov/ greenbuildings The District can help install renewable systems through the Renewable Energy Incentive for Businesses Program. Learn more at green.dc.gov/service/renewable-energy-incentive-program-reipbusinesses Spread the word to your fellow business owners!

3 THE SUSTAINABLE THE SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE GOALS FOR 2032: SUSTAINABLE GOALS FOR 2032: Cut citywide obesity rate by Expose 100% of residents to Sustainable in their neighborhoods by Cut citywide obesity rate by Expose 100% of residents to Sustainable in their neighborhoods by

4 ARE YOU A HOMEOWNER? neighborhoods, and improving access to our parks. Sustainability is good for your wallet, your health, and your community. Here are some things you can do! To learn more about Sustainable : Follow us on Like us on Facebook at Sustainable Weatherize your house. Save on energy bills by sealing up windows and doors or insulating. Our program can help: ddoe.dc.gov/service/weatherization-assistance-program Use energy-efficient light bulbs and save money. More than 25% of home energy consumption is lighting. Adjust Your Water Heater: Water heaters are the 3rd highest energy expense in your home. Manage energy expenses by turning down the temperature to the warm setting, 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Grow your own food in your backyard and save on groceries. Manage stormwater through new landscaping in order to save the rivers and money on stormwater fees. Check out the RiverSmart Homes program: ddoe.dc.gov/riversmarthomes. Save money at the gas pump by walking, taking public transit, or joining s citywide shared bike system, Capital Bikeshare: Take shorter showers: If residents cut their shower time by 5 minutes, we could save 15 million gallons of water a day! Spread the word to your neighbors! WHAT DOES SUSTAIN MEAN FOR YOU? neighborhoods, and improving access to our parks. Sustainability is good for your wallet, your health, and your community. To learn more about Sustainable : Follow us on Like us on Facebook at Sustainable Turn down the Thermostat: Set your thermostat just two degrees lower in the winter (or higher in the summer) and save on energy expenses. Adjust Your Water Heater: Water heaters are the 3rd highest energy expense in your home. Manage energy expenses by turning down the temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Use energy-efficient light bulbs and save money. Save money at the gas pump by walking, taking public transit, or joining s citywide shared bike system, Capital Bikeshare. Skip the bag; bring a reusable bag when shopping. Recycle: Energy saved from recycling a can will power a TV for 3 hours. 70% of landfill waste could be either reused or recycled.

5 THE SUSTAINABLE THE SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE GOALS FOR 2032: SUSTAINABLE GOALS FOR 2032: Cut citywide obesity rate by Expose 100% of residents to Sustainable in their neighborhoods by Cut citywide obesity rate by Expose 100% of residents to Sustainable in their neighborhoods by

6 QUÉ IMPORTANCIA TIENE LA SUSTENTABILIDAD EN SU VIDA? La sustentabilidad significa lograr un equilibrio entre las demandas del desarrollo económico, la protección del medio ambiente y la equidad en la comunidad en nuestra ciudad. Por último, la sustentabilidad significa beneficios para el bolsillo, la salud, y la comunidad. Visita para encontrar otros programas, incentivos y servicios para su casa o negocio. Póngase en contacto con nosotros en sustainable.future@dc.gov o Síguenos en o haz clic en Me gusta en Facebook en Sustainable Baja el Thermostato: Fije su termostato dos grados menos en invierno (o más alto en el verano) y reducir la emisión de gases que dañen la naturaleza. Cambiar las Bombillas: Más del 25% del consumo de casa es la iluminación. Bombillas energéticamente eficientes utilizan menos energía y duran más tiempo, ahorrando dinero! Adjustar su Calentador de Agua: El calentador de agua es el tercero más alto gasto de energía en su casa. Reducir los gastos de energía y baja la temperatura a 120 grados Fahrenheit. Recicla: 70% de los residuos de los vertederos podría ser reutilizados o reciclados. Ayuda a nuestra economía local. No Utilice las Bolsas Plásticas: Las bolsas plásticas no se disuelven naturalmente. Las bolsas reutilizables ayudan a reducir basura en nuestras canales de agua. Corre la voz a sus familiares, amigos y vecinos! QUÉ IMPORTANCIA TIENE LA SUSTENTABILIDAD EN SU VIDA? La sustentabilidad significa lograr un equilibrio entre las demandas del desarrollo económico, la protección del medio ambiente y la equidad en la comunidad en nuestra ciudad. Por último, la sustentabilidad significa beneficios para el bolsillo, la salud, y la comunidad. Visita para encontrar otros programas, incentivos y servicios para su casa o negocio. Póngase en contacto con nosotros en sustainable.future@dc.gov o Síguenos en o haz clic en Me gusta en Facebook en Sustainable Baja el Thermostato: Fije su termostato dos grados menos en invierno (o más alto en el verano) y reducir la emisión de gases que dañen la naturaleza. Cambiar las Bombillas: Más del 25% del consumo de casa es la iluminación. Bombillas energéticamente eficientes utilizan menos energía y duran más tiempo, ahorrando dinero! Adjustar su Calentador de Agua: El calentador de agua es el tercero más alto gasto de energía en su casa. Reducir los gastos de energía y baja la temperatura a 120 grados Fahrenheit. Recicla: 70% de los residuos de los vertederos podría ser reutilizados o reciclados. Ayuda a nuestra economía local. No Utilice las Bolsas Plásticas: Las bolsas plásticas no se disuelven naturalmente. Las bolsas reutilizables ayudan a reducir basura en nuestras canales de agua. Corre la voz a sus familiares, amigos y vecinos!