Community Best Practices

Waste Reduction:

1. Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags.
2. Buy items with less packaging.
3. Compost your food waste. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE6n5xWYS4I
4. Reduce consumption.
5. When downsizing and decluttering, donate or recycle before throwing away.

Save Energy and Money:

1. Have an energy audit on your home.
2. Turn down thermostats or replace thermostats with programmable systems.
3. Consider installing a heat pump or solar panels.
4. Look for the Energy Star label when purchasing new appliances.
5. Use energy-efficient light bulbs (LED).
6. Unplug electronics especially when you are on holiday.
7. Energy savings best practices https://www.brookfieldresidential.com/news-and-blog/energy-savings-tips-us-canada

Transportation:

1. Consider carpooling.
2. Walk or bike if you can.
3. Should your next car be an electric vehicle? Try the Project Village Car Share Program from Eastern Charlotte Waterways: https://stcroixcourier.ca/pilot-project-for-unique-public-transportation-service-prepares-to-launch-in-charlotte-county/

Food:

1. Buy local or grow your own food.
2. Support the local farmers by purchasing produce from the Saint Andrews Farmers Market https://www.facebook.com/St-Andrews-Farmers-Market-318146614866370/

Green Spaces:

1. Plant native trees and shrubs on your property.
2. Be Plant Wise – avoid planting non-native invasive plants. Choose native plants and wildflowers to enhance local biodiversity. https://www.naturewatch.ca/plantwatch/new-brunswick/