Overview
The Sustainability Office and our partner agencies produce and compile presentations, reports, fact sheets and other resources of interest to citizens. Browse our online library of publications. Documents are organized by topic.

Sustainability

• Sustainability Resolution No. 10-24: Organizational Commitment to Sustainability
• Sustainable Action Plan for County Operations 
• Highlights of Sustainability Successes (from the Action Plan)
• A Framework for Sustainability
• Glossary of Sustainability Terms 

Fact Sheets pertaining to: 

• Sustainability at Home
• Sustainability at School
• Sustainability at Work

Climate and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - Final Amended 2007 Baseline

Greener Lifestyle Practices
Green Homes Challenge Power Saver Handbook
Green Homes Challenge Green Leader Handbook
Green Homes Challenge Renewable Star Handbook

Fact Sheets on:

• Composting 
• Native Plants
• Natural Household Cleaners
• Natural Lawn Care
• Rain Barrels
• Rain Gardens

Renewable Energy and Conservation

• 2010 Solar and Green Homes Tour Guide
• Making Efficient and Renewable Energy Systems Affordable
• Energy Conservation Checklist for Your Home and Lifestyle

Agriculture and Food
2010 Frederick County Farm Guide

Waste and Recycling
Citizens' Guide to Waste Management in Frederick County

Environmental Awareness
Choose 5 Challenge: List of online resources to increase an individual's environmental awareness.
Downloadable file

Awareness Videos
On the Road to Sustainability (webcast)
View this 1-1/2 hour video where Paul Kazyak, of the MD Department of Natural Resources, answers the question "what is sustainability?" as well as provides intriguing information on where our power comes from, what impact we have on the planet, and how we can improve our environment and communities with small changes to behavior and lifestyle. Scroll down the page to the "Special Events" section to watch the presentation.