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Take It Back Directory

Provided by Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery

Documents

2020 Waste Audit of Building 223 at Historic Barns Park

Dark Sky Informational Sign

Glossary of Energy & Environment Terms

kWh Challenge Actions

Select White Papers Include:

• Historic Barns Park Conceptual Design for Energy Action Planning (2016) "Achieving this vision would place the HBP on a leadership trajectory in to areas: 1) modeling for the community use of energy efficiency as a tool for cost savings and 2) showcasing energy management and technologies for both educational benefit and as a draw for additional visitors to HBP."

• Grand Vision Energy Plan an Energy & Emissions Baseline (2013) "Establishing an energy baseline is a critical step in the development and implementation of a strategic energy action plan."

• Energy Efficiency and Economic Opportunity in Grand Traverse County (2012) "For Grand Traverse County, we conservatively projected $212 million saved over 30 years and the creation 76 jobs annually by focusing on a just few key energy efficiency opportunities."

• Grand Traverse Climate Action Plan for County Government Operations (2011) "The plan provides both specific strategies for reducing energy usage and meeting climate goals as well as a step-by-step planning guide."

Energy & Environment Purchasing Rules of Thumb

Ask yourself these questions and take these actions to consume less and positively impact the planet by making wise purchasing decisions.

The Difference Between Compostable & Biodegradable