Departments and divisions should be able to use grant funds from the county government’s Efficiency Grant Program to implement efficiency measures with savings being rolled back into the grant program.

Amend local demolition permits to require applicants to submit a recycling plan for proposed demolition of structures larger than 2,500 SF and require recycling of 25-50% of all demolition or construction waste for construction projects requiring a permit.

Implement a recycling program and designate areas in government buildings where the public can bring recyclable materials.

*Recycling containers for the public have been placed in the southern section of Downtown Memphis near the Memphis Farmer's Market to collect glass, plastic, and metal.  View more information here.  

Encourage Memphis Light, Gas, and Water Division (MLGW) to show customers the amount of carbon dioxide released through their use of resources.

*By logging into your MLGW account, and viewing the "live green/reduce your footprint" link in the upper right, you can see your carbon footprint based on your usage.

Help municipalities and organizations apply for all applicable Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) grants provided by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

Form an inter-state coalition to oversee issues and factors that affect ground water quality and quantity.

Establish relationships with local environmental justice offices to identify, communicate, and collaborate on environmental concerns that threaten neighborhoods.

Recruit organizations that will be partners for a Health Equity and Community Development program which would be an exemplary holistic, community-based approach to ensure all citizens have access to quality healthcare, preventative programs, and information about healthy lifestyles.