Try out these sustainability tips while social distancing at home!

• Always wanted to go solar? Check out Wellesley Municipal Light Plant’s Solar Rebate Program. Solar installations are considered “essential construction” during COVID-19 and the Wellesley Building Department is issuing solar permits. 
• Own an electric vehicle? Enroll in Wellesley Municipal Light Plant’s Bring Your Own Charger Program, help keep electric rates low and earn $8 per month! 
• Cooking at home? Try a vegan recipe or institute Meatless Mondays to lower your food footprint
• Keep your food waste out of landfills and turn it into renewable energy with Wellesley RDF’s Food Waste Drop-Off Program 
• Recycle at Wellesley’s Recycling and Disposal Facility 
• Support local farms
• Plant a garden
• Install a rain barrel 
• Try out the US Department of Energy’s Home Energy Yardstick to assess your home’s annual energy use compared to other homes
• Switch to on-line bill pay
• Stop junk mail with CatalogChoice