Way back in 2019, Putnam County announced its participation in the NYS Climate Smart Communities program. That may have been the last you...
We're committed.
Our mission is to develop sustainable communities across Putnam County, NY — ecologically sound, socially equitable, and economically responsible — today and for future generations.
We're building a Sustainable Putnam.
Here's the steps we're taking towards a cleaner county:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reverse global warming.
- Strengthen the resilience and biodiversity of our ecosystems.
- Improve the quality of life in our homes and neighborhoods.
- Encourage socially and ecologically responsible local businesses.
We're working together, and we need your help.
Through partnerships with residents, community organizations, businesses, and local governments, Sustainable Putnam works to improve our ecosystems' health, strengthen community bonds, and build a more vibrant local economy.
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Partners for Climate Action Introduces the Building Decarbonization Grant Program
Partners for Climate Action (PCA), a Hudson Valley nonprofit and partner of Sustainable Putnam, has announced a new grant program titled Building Decarbonization...
Drop-off Community Composting
We’re working to bring a food waste solution to your town: Drop-off Community Composting. Also known as “food scrap recycling,” this program accepts...
Be Sustainable with Passive House
by Debora Hoffman, Passive House Network Imagine if the very building you live in could help you meet your sustainability goals. The building...
Upcoming Events
We work better together. Attend our events and see what we're all about!
Carmel Spring Fair
Look for Sustainable Putnam’s bright green kiosk and logo. We’ll have quizzes and stickers for...
Mahopac Repair Café
Bring your broken lamp, small appliance, jewelry, toy, or article of clothing that needs mending...