The Climate Smart program is an attempt to promote small, everyday actions that lead to major changes.
Washington – Montgomery County increases his fight against climate change with a new initiative that aims to participate in the residents. The Climate Smart campaign should make it easier for people to take measures.
The leaders of Montgomery County say that the fight against climate change begins at home. Therefore, start the Climate Smart campaign -an effort to promote small, everyday actions that lead to major changes.
District officers say that many residents are concerned about climate change, but do not know which steps are required.
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“What we have heard from the residents over and over again is that they don't know exactly what to do, what changes have a big influence,” said, said, “said,” said, ” “said”, “said,” said ” Sarah Kogel Smucker, climate change of the Montgomery County.
The campaign offers roadmap: monitoring of the residents to reduce food waste, switch to energy -efficient devices and use public transport.
“A simple place to start is in your own kitchen. Reduce food waste, buy seasonal products and compost your food waste, “said John Monger, director of environmental protection.
The residents can also make an online promise and make climate-friendly decisions in their daily life.
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“We encourage the residents to take over the promise by scanning the QR codes, or they can visit our website, said Kogel.
District officers say that they are committed to large -scale efforts, e.g. B. Public buses electrify and plant thousands of trees, but they need the residents who also affect their part.
“This starts with individual action, and this campaign enables the individual to take these measures,” said Monger.
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