 Did You Know?
Fall is almost here! There are only 19 days until Autumn!
Although there will soon be less green outside your window, you should still be thinking green for the coming season.
Keep these tips in mind for living sustainably this fall:
Yard Work
1. Ditch the gas and use electric or hand-powered equipment if possible.
Use garden shears this season to trim your plants and bushes, a rake instead of a leaf blower, and consider investing in a quieter electric or human powered lawn mower.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, gas-powered lawn mowers create as much air pollution over one hour as driving a car 350 miles.
Cozying-Up
2. Use your curtains & blinds. While it's still sunny during the day, make the most of the sun's free heat by opening up your curtains & blinds and letting sunlight in. Draw your curtains & close your blinds at night for extra insulation.
This can reduce heat loss by 17%, according to a study by the University of Salford.
*Use this tip in reverse while we're still in this heat wave.*
Eat Local
3. The autumn harvest brings a variety of fruit and vegetables including squash, apples, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and more! Reducing our carbon footprint by buying locally helps farmers not have to ship products across the world to sell. It's a win win!
Visit one of our many local farms and farmer's markets this fall!
Page 18 in the Cherokee County Visitor Guide.
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