Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2045 - Environmental Sustainability & Responsibility | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2045.1) | 410 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge regarding environmental sustainability and responsibility (such as what “green” means; how daily choices impact environment; 3 R’s of waste management; proper disposal of hazardous waste; the importance of conserving water; indoor and outdoor water conservation practices; emergency water conservation practices) |
| 2045.2) | 821 |
Number of individuals reporting intent to implement one or more new or additional strategies to promote environmental sustainability |
| 2045.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who implemented one or more new or additional water conservation practices (in the home, in landscape or garden) |
| 2045.4) | 120 |
Number of individuals who implemented one or more new or additional strategies to promote environmental sustainability (such as reduce waste, eat responsibly, act locally, reduce consumption, recycle, reuse, and properly dispose of hazardous waste) |
| 2045.5) | 80 |
Number of individuals reporting an increase in recycled or reused household waste |
Author: Eugenia Wilson
Major Program: Environmental Sustainability & Responsibility
Boyd County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Advisory Council has been identifying issues that affect county residents while considering programs that will make a long term impact in the future. Boyd County Cooperative Extension Service partners with the local Public Library that has an active member on the FCS Advisory Council. In a time where we have many natural disasters and many people going hungry or homeless, our thoughts focus on what we are we
