Energy and the Environment
Reducing your energy usage, recycling, and incorporating eco-friendly alternatives are easy ways to become more sustainable. Use this list of websites as a resource for beginning your conservation journey.
Energy Saver | The Department of Energy
Energy Saver is the Department of Energy’s (DOE) consumer resource on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies at home.
Recycling Guide | Zero Waste DC
In D.C., the Department of Public Works (DPW) collects “mixed” recycling once a week. Learn about what you can recycle and how to prepare recyclables.
LED Lighting | The Department of Energy
Learn about LED (light-emitting diode) lighting and energy savings in this guide from the Department of Energy.
Earth Hour – A Call to Action
March 25, 2023, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Earth Hour is an annual worldwide grassroots movement to turn off electric lights for one hour as a symbol of commitment and a call to action to protect the planet and its people.