CALCULATE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
  • The best place to begin is to understand how your day-to-day activities contribute to your carbon footprint.
  • Find a free calculator online.

Tip: Offset your carbon usage by donating to or volunteering with your local environmental organization!
TRY NO PLASTIC MONDAYS
  • One day a week, try removing all plastics.
  • Bring your reusable tote bag with you to the store and around town.
  • Did you know that one plastic bag produces roughly 33 grams of CO2­?­

Learn more about WeHo’s plastic bag ban.
WALK THE TALK
  • Leave your car keys on the counter. Take a walk to the local store, a friend’s house, or just stop and smell the roses.
  • Reduce emissions by driving less.
  • Walking and biking can help improve physical, mental, and environmental health.

Fun Fact: West Hollywood is ranked one of the most walkable cities in the US. It’s also a great place for biking!
TAKE A STAYCATION
  • Swap out that flight to Hawaii for a staycation.
  • Reduce your carbon footprint while supporting your local businesses!

Learn more about your local businesses in the WHCC Business Directory.
REDUCE ENERGY USAGE
  • Turn lights, fans, and air conditioners off when not in the room.
  • Swap out your old filament bulbs with energy-efficient LED lights.
  • Save more with SoCalEdison rebates and incentives that can help you conserve energy and save money.
OPEN YOUR WINDOWS AND DOORS
  • Open windows and doors help improve air circulation and regulate temperature.
  • Increased ventilation helps reduce the spread of Covid-19.

Bonus: This encourages patrons to walk into your shop!
EAT LOCALLY
  • Support your local restaurants, they need your help more than ever.
  • Local food preserves land and can conserve and protect soil and water sources.
  • Walk, ride a bike, or pull a wagon to the Melrose Place Farmers Market on Sundays. This is also a great place to connect with neighbors!
GOOD OLE SOAP AND WATER
  • Make this your go-to method to stop the spread.
  • Ditch the hand sanitizers, when possible, to reduce plastic waste.

Tip: Get creative with essential oils and try making your own soap!
SHOP SUSTAINABLY
  • Invest in quality products that last.
  • Thrift and shop vintage or look for fair trade or organic labeling.

Suggestion: Check out Crossroads Trading here in town!
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
  • Recycling guidelines vary between cities, so make sure you know OURS!
  • Empty and rinse food containers before recycling
  • Recycle used batteries at your local hardware store

Learn more about the recycling and waste collection services that Athens Services provides.