Sustainable Takoma

Updates on Takoma Park's sustainability initiatives and programs.

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Sorry (not sorry) Elon. 🙃
We, and the rest of the City accounts, are moving on.👋
See you all on Bluesky!

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If these cold winter months have you thinking of spring, we get it! 🌸It’s never to early to start thinking about Earth Day! 🌎 We are excited to announce that Takoma Park will be having an Earth Day event again this year on Saturday, April 26th. See you there!

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With the start of a New Year comes new issues of our Sustainable TkPk Newsletter! 🎉Our January issue hit inboxes earlier this week, with updates and reminders to stay warm and sustainable this winter! ❄️ See the newsletter here: https://t.co/1nITkNoGAN.

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Doing some last minute shopping? 🎁 We’ve got you covered! This holiday season, Montgomery County hopes that you Gift Outside the Box to help reduce waste, save energy, and support local businesses! 🛍️ Check out their guide here: https://t.co/ORPOH7dItk

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The Office of Sustainability has accomplished a lot this year! 📆 Check out our year recap! Thank you to our residents, partners, and staff who have made this all possible. 🎉

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🎄✨ #Simplify the Holidays with these tips!
•Carpool to Gatherings: Reduce emissions by traveling together with family or friends.
•Re-Gift Thoughtfully: Pass on unused items that could bring joy to someone else- add a personal touch with a heartfelt note.
#Sustainability

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Our Green Business Info Session is TODAY! Join us from 12pm-1:30pm to get your questions answered and take advantage of great energy savings, incentives, and support! Join us on Zoom: https://t.co/Bd4xpmVT5H

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Happy fall! It's the perfect time to try out an induction cooktop!🍂 Takoma Park Public Works has 3 induction cooktops available to rent out for a two week period. To pick up a cooktop, visit the Public Works Department at 31 Oswego Ave anytime from 9-5pm on Monday thru Thursday.

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Are you a business owner looking to put in #solar or #EV chargers? Join the City of Takoma Park for a Green Business Info Session! On December 3rd from 12-1:30pm, hear from partners including BlueWhale EV, Solar United Neighbors, & more! Register here: https://t.co/OWGKkhkY9l

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Are you a business owner seeking more information on ways your business can be more sustainable? Then join us for a Green Business Information session on December 3rd from 12:00-1:30pm! Registration is free at the link below:
https://t.co/D5gAWG5XZB

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November 15th is America Recycles Day! ♻️The goal of America Recycles Day is to build consumer demand for recycled products and to educate all Americans about the environmental and economic benefits of recycling. Take the recycling pledge here: https://t.co/3tqW4vuhUn

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📣 Last chance to register for the current round of #SolarSwitch! The program is saving residents an average of $7,478 on a high-quality solar installation! Join today to receive a personalized recommendation on a solar installation: https://t.co/BtyGZ5c8kV
Let's #GoSolarTkpk!

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Happy news for your Friday morning! 🌞 Yesterday, the City of @takomaparkmd received its updated #SustainableMaryland certification! We got Silver (the current highest award category), and the highest point total of all the Maryland communities this year at 730 points! 🏆 🎉 😁

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Hot off the press! 📣
Are you a small or medium-sized #business in #TakomaPark? Curious about ways your business can become more #sustainabile and want to know about free TA, grants, incentives, and tax credits? 💵🌱 Join our online Green Business Info Session on 12/03/24!

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Hey TkPk! Did you participate in our Walktober Sustainability Walking tour?! There are great energy efficiency prizes up for grabs if so! 🍂 🎉 We've extended the survey deadline until Nov 15th.
Link: https://t.co/PSH464ZzzI

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Happy Halloween! 🕷️ Sustainability isn't scary, and here's some tips to make sure you treat, and not trick, the environment:
🎃 Compost your pumpkins!
🍫Avoid littering, make sure you throw your candy wrappers in the trash, not on the ground!
Have fun be safe out there! 👻

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Let's #GoSolarTkPk! ☀️ Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) can help you further reduce your energy expenses with solar panels. But, how do they work? Learn from the expert team behind #SolarSwitch. Check out their guide here: https://t.co/u0bGVF5KRW

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🌎 October 24th is the International Day of Climate Action! 💪
This day raises awareness about the need to address climate change. As COP 29 approaches, let's activate around #localclimateaction inspire each other to create change! 💪
https://t.co/zxwbFbGIwO

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We had a great time exploring TkPk’s sustainability sites last Thursday on a walking tour with Sustainable Maryland staff and other attendees!
Want to join the fun? Pick up a Sustainability Walking Tour brochure at the Public Works or the Community Center. Happy Walktober! 🎃👟

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Happy World Food Day!
🌾 Yesterday was #WorldFoodDay! Did you know that nearly one-third of all food produced globally is wasted? 🥖🥕 Simple steps like meal planning, composting food scraps, and donating surplus produce can make a big difference.
#FoodWasteReduction #ZeroHunger