Going Green
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Composting
Composting is the decomposition of materials that originated from animals and plants. These organic materials can be things such as plant trimmings, vegetable cuttings, eggshells and teabags. The end result of composting is a dark, crumbly organic matter that can be used as fertilizer in garden soil.
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Green Rebates & Incentives
The City of Charlottesville offers several incentives and resources to support and promote green building practices (including energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy generation, and water conservation).
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Solar Power
The potential for solar power generation is great in Charlottesville. Plus, we have local programs and a property tax credit incentive to help make installing solar power more cost-effective.
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Sustainable Waste Management
Sustainable waste management helps prevent the emission of many greenhouse gases and water pollutants, saves energy, supplies valuable raw materials to industry, creates jobs, stimulates the development of greener technologies, conserves resources for our children’s future, and reduces the need for new landfills and combustors.
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Water Conservation
Water is an essential component of life itself. In order to ensure its availability, while saving you money at the same time, it is crucial that everyone practice good water conservation, especially in times of drought.
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...More about the Green City Initiative
Charlottesville citizens live in a community with a vibrant urban forest, tree-lined streets, and lush green neighborhoods. Learn more about our Green City Initiative here.