SLC Green - e2 Programs for Citizens

 

 

 

Why go e2?

 

 

 

Save Money

Reduce monthly utility bills by changing habits and choosing energy efficient appliances in your home.

Conserve Natural Resources

Reducing energy usage, water usage and waste generation are great ways to benefit the environment and reduce your carbon footprint.

Stay Healthy
 

Environmentally conscious options are often the healthy choice. From non-toxic cleaners to pesticide-free produce, you can make decisions that benefit both your body and the environment.


8 Steps to Becoming an e2 Citizen
 

Sign Up and Track Progress: Sign up to become and e2 Citizen. You will be able to assess the carbon footprint of your lifestyle and track any changes you make. You will also receive news and tips from SLC Green staff.

Click Here to Sign up

Become a Responsible Consumer: Each time you support environmentally conscious businesses you cast a vote for sustainability. e2 Businesses have made a commitment to improve our community and reduce their impact on the environment. For a complete list of e2 Businesses click here.

Use Alternative Transportation: Transportation is a major contributor to poor air quality in the Salt Lake Valley and the harmful pollutants we emit into our environment. For ideas on how to improve your transportation habits click here.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The three R's have become standards within the environmental movement and remain some of the best ways to improve sustainability practices. For more information click here.

Conserve Energy at Home: Conserving energy in your home is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment and save money. For more information and some great tips click here.

Conserve Water: Water conservation is especially important in the desert climate of Salt Lake City. For water saving tips click here.

Eat Responsibly: The food you eat has serious implications on the environment including what it is, where it is grown and how it is transported. For information to help you make wise and delicious decisions click here.

Consider Your Health: Your health should always be a priority and you may be surprised how often environmentally conscious decisions are the safer and healthier alternative. For more information on Community Health and safety click here.

 

Feel free to e-mail if there is information you would like added to the SLC Green website: slcgreen@slcgov.com