Welcome to the Office of Sustainability's website!
What is Sustainability?
Sustainability entails meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, by making social and economic challenges compatible with environmental responsibility. For more information on the office, click here.
Sign up for a FREE Home Energy Solutions energy audit, normally $75! Also, request a street tree for in front of your home
Elm City Green and Healthy Homes
The Elm City Green and Healthy Homes Initiative will bring together various services from the City and partners to make your home healthier and more efficient. As a preview, we are offering free Home Energy Solutions energy audits (normally $75) and free street trees. Sign up today!
The City is rolling out a new single stream recycling program.
Recycling Program
Want to learn about New Haven's recycling program? Visit our recycling page for more information.
Sign up for a FREE Home Energy Solutions energy audit, normally $75! Also, request a street tree for in front of your home
Home Tree Plantings
New Haven, in a partnership with URI, is offering trees to residents who wish to participate in plantings. Find out more...
About the Office
Vision
Our vision is of New Haven as a leader in environmental sustainability practices, and of our community having its environmental, social and economic needs met, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Mission
The mission of the Office of Sustainability is to institute and advance sustainability practices and improve the environmental integrity of our City, while fostering a high quality of life for residents and businesses. We work to promote sustainability initiatives such as energy efficiency, pollution prevention, waste minimization, reuse and recycling, and to encourage the broader community to follow suit. In accelerating environmentally sustainable practices, we collaborate with City departments, business partners, non-profit and community-based organizations, and learning institutions.
Goals
Increase energy efficiency and renewable energy in municipal operations
Promote energy efficiency and sustainable living to residents, businesses, and institutions
Increase material conservation by promoting recycling and waste minimization
Improve air quality in our city and develop sustainable transportation strategy
1/3/2012: Reduce heat loss through your fireplace by making sure that the damper is closed when the fireplace ... Click to read more...
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