Learn more about what's new and the current projects being conducted by the Delaware County Office of Sustainability.
The Office of Sustainability conducts a wide variety of projects to encourage sustainability and resilience to the effects of climate change. The Office is charged with evaluating government operations, engaging with the community and working with the Sustainability Commission to implement the actions identified in Sustain Delco: A Sustainability Plan for Delaware County.. The news and current projects listed below are those currently underway for which there is information to share.
Delaware County to Offer Campaign Sign Recycling on November 8th and 9th
3rd Annual Sustainability Conference was held at Widener University on May 30th
Delaware County Championing Sustainability Through Composting Agreement with Mother Compost
Delaware County Team Attends First Annual Sustainability Retreat
3rd Annual Sustainability Report Presented to Delaware County Council
Delaware County Publishes Sustain Delco: A Sustainability Plan for Delaware County
Capozzoli’s Courthouse Café Goes Green
Implementation of Sustain Delco: A Delaware County Sustainability Plan
Formalizing Affiliation with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Overseeing the drafting of the 10-Year Municipal Solid Waste Plan
Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPSPA)
Deployment of new electric vehicles and charging stations made possible by an Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant from PA DEP
C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) Program
Check out the DelCo Return on Environment Study which examines the economic benefits of green space.
Check out the Delaware County Municipal Officials Directory to identify and contact the leaders in your community.