The science is overwhelming when it comes to the mounting environmental crisis facing our planet. Sometimes it feels like there is little one household can do, but the truth is that every little bit helps lead us all toward a sustainable future. With that in mind, we’ve put together achievable challenges for each month of the year designed to get people thinking about the small steps they can take to lessen their impact, while doing a little good for our planet.
Each monthly challenge highlights why these small steps are important…and remember, there is No Planet B!
Monthly Challenges
January: Meatless Mondays
Check out our selection of vegetarian cookbooks for ideas!
February: Recycle Right
Check out our selection of related books, and visit the Town of Cape Vincent Transfer Site and Jefferson County Recycling and Waste Management pages for relevant information (also available on our Community Resources page).
March: Conserve Water
Check out our selection of related books!
April: Composting
Check out our selection of related books and resources, including the information available below:
– “The Complete Guide to Home Composting” by Joe Lamp’l
– “Composting: Simple Steps for Starting at Home” by DHEC’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction & Recycling
– EPA: Composting – Sustainable Management of Food
May: Clean Sweeps
Get involved with a local cleanup effort or start one yourself!
June: Connect with Nature
Check out our selection of books for ideas on where to go this summer!
August: Ditch Single Use Items
Our monthly challenges were adopted from our friends at the Kingston Library. Many thanks to those who helped develop this program!