As carbon pollution heats the planet, warmer air holds more moisture, making extreme downpours and flooding more likely. In August, Indiana was hit by a devastating 1,000-year flood that caused an estimated $5 billion in damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Looking ahead, we need to build resiliency while addressing the root cause of climate-fueled disasters: burning fossil fuels. Here […]
What is “Smart Irrigation?” It is an automated system that uses controllers to adjust watering schedulesbased on local climate conditions. It can reduce water consumption, water bills, and time spent setting upsprinklers. It encourages grass roots to deepen, which allows lawns to stay healthy andgreen. Manual Irrigation Tips Don’t water every day! A single watering every 3-4 days will preventoverwatering […]
USDA certified organic seal. The USDA certifies products as organic if: food is grown or handled without using genetic engineering or genetically modifiedorganisms; before packaging, food avoids contact with any prohibited, nonorganic substances; produce is grown on soil that has not had synthetic fertilizers or pesticides for threeyears prior to harvesting; and animals are raised in living conditions that support […]
Don’t throw away fallen leaves!(Bagged leaves set out with the trash, will not be composted) Leaves left on the ground: What should you do instead? Mark your calendar! October is National Leave the Leaves Month. Check out this link to see best practices for handling leaves. Visit this website to sign up for Carmel’s composting service through Earth Mama Compost.
Here are some green updates, programs and events… Shred-it & Recycling DayThis Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Creekside Middle School, Carmel Utilities is hosting a community event including document shredding, electronics recycling, safe prescription drug disposal and bulk item disposal. Read more. Solar 101Join us on Thurs. Aug. 20, 6 p.m. at the Carmel Clay Public Library to learn about solar […]
SUSTAINABLE CARMEL July Focus: Solar How does solar energy work? Solar panels. Photovoltaic (PV) cells absorb energy from sunlight, creating electrical charges that respond to the cell’s internal electrical field and cause electricity to flow. Solar batteries. Capture excess electricity from solar panels during the day and store it for later. The sunny side of your utility bill Installing solar panels can […]
New in 2025-26 2025 Sustainable Highlights Mark Your Calendar May 19 – Dawn Birding Hike at West Park May 26 – Volunteer to Tend Trees at Central Park May 28 – Pre/Postnatal Nature Walk at Flowing Well Park June 6 – National Trails Day Litter Cleanup Check out Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Summer Program Guide for more nature opportunities […]
June Focus: Carmel Farmers Market Why buy from Farmers Market?Support local farmers and the local economy. Your business ensures small and mid-sized farmers receive a fair price for their goods and can continue practicing sustainable agriculture.Promote locally grown produce. Reduced dependency on imported foods encourages the production of diverse crops that grow based on local conditions and climate.Minimize your carbon footprint. Locally sourced produce […]
Greetings! You have the power to make a difference. Here are some green updates, programs and events… Heads up for Earth HourTo protect our children’s future, don’t forget to turn off the lights on pollution this Saturday at 8:30 pm! Doing something simple is a powerful way to show you care. “Switching off” remains the easiest way to make a […]