Department: Recovery and Resilience
Earth Day is here!
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Free seeds to get growing
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What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about the Less Plastic Asheville Challenge from our Sustainability team
Learn more about the Less Plastic Asheville Challenge by checking out What's up AVL on either WRES 100.7 or the City of Asheville YouTube page
City Council identifies FY25 priorities at Council Retreat February 22-23, 2024
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City of Asheville launches Less Plastic Asheville campaign
Participants who take the “Pass on Plastic Pledge” or play (and win!) “Less Plastic Bingo” can earn great prizes to assist them on their Less Plastic Asheville journey!
Simplicity adds new climate justice data
Simplicity, the simplest way to get information you need from your local government, now has new Climate features!
City of Asheville shares data from new solar installation at Broadway Public Safety Station
The Broadway Public Safety Station on Broadway Street, even though not officially open yet, it is producing solar energy. This is the seventh City facility to include renewable energy production. The Broadway Public Safety Station will produce approximately 77,386 kilowatt hours per year, enough electricity to power 7 homes.
Asheville Asks: Does the new NC state budget provision on plastic bags impact Asheville’s leaf collection ordinance?
Does the recent North Carolina state budget provision addressing the use of plastic bags impact Asheville's new leaf collection ordinance that went into effect August 1, 2023? The quick answer is no, but expand this article for a fuller explanation and a reminder of good practices.
Sustainability Department shares results of plastic reduction community engagement
In October 2022, following preliminary community-led engagement, sustainability staff were directed by City Council to conduct wide-reaching public engagement and research to inform a recommendation on single-use plastic reduction in our community.
