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| 2045 - Environmental Sustainability & Responsibility | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2045.1) | 329 |
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) | 287 |
Number of individuals reporting intent to implement one or more new or additional strategies to promote environmental sustainability |
| 2045.3) | 72 |
Number of individuals who implemented one or more new or additional water conservation practices (in the home, in landscape or garden) |
| 2045.4) | 91 |
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) | 102 |
Number of individuals reporting an increase in recycled or reused household waste |
Author: Lorilee Kunze
Major Program: Environmental Sustainability & Responsibility
According to the NIH (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Kentucky has the third highest drug overdose mortality rate in the nation. Additionally, NIH states that since 1999 drug overdose deaths in Kentucky have quadrupled (2013). Drug abuse prevention and rehabilitation is essential to Kentucky. The SAP (Substance Abuse Program) at the Bullitt County Detention Center is one of the resources in Bullitt County working towards this goal. Partnering with the SAP program, Bullitt County Extension has
