General Resources
Each action we take has an impact on our environment. Our actions can either harm it or help it. To encourage the full engagement of the public and County employees in the adoption of sustainable practices, we have compiled the collection of useful information contained here and in the tabs to the right. We hope that you will join with us in minimizing your environmental footprint and helping to ensure that future generation can adequately meet their own needs.
Tips for Saving Money and Living Sustainably
Green Pueblo Map
The Green Pueblo map is meant to be a sampling of what makes the greater Tucson area a Green Pueblo. Use this interactive map to find out what makes Tucson a Green Pueblo.
Climate Change
Pima County has committed to joining communities throughout the world in confronting global climate change
by identifying and implementing programs that will reduce the County’s carbon footprint. The sections below contain links to useful information about climate change and about steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint.
Climate Change Basics
Climate Change in the Southwest
Impact Projections for the Southwest
Solutions
Energy
Pima County acknowledges that finite and renewable resources are essential to the functioning of our economy
and our quality life and therefore must be used efficiently and effectively to insure an adequate future supply. Pima County strives to maximize energy efficiency and conservation in its operations and to increase the proportion of renewable energy it consumes. The sections below contain links to useful information and resources concerning energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Pima County Energy Efficiency Programs
Energy Efficiency Facts, Tools and Resources
Renewable Energy Facts, Tools and Resources
Transportation
In an effort to reduce costs and minimize the environmental impacts of its transportation related
activities, Pima County actively works to improve energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel emissions resulting from its fleet operations. The sections below contain links to useful information and resources about alternative transportation and how you can save money while reducing your environmental impact and improving your health.
Commute Cost Calculator
Are you loosing money? A 2013 AAA report found that the average owner of a sedan who drives 15,000 miles a year pays $9,122 a year to own and operate that car.
Find out how much driving costs you: Commute Cost Calculator
Bicycling
Public Transit
Pedestrians
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Water
Pima County acknowledges that finite and renewable resources are essential to the functioning of our economy
and our quality life and therefore must be used efficiently and effectively to insure an adequate future supply. Pima County strives to optimize water use efficiency in its operations. The sections below contain links to useful information and resources concerning water in our region and about how you can improve your water use efficiency.
Water Use and Efficiency Guides
Training and Education Programs
Organizations
Other Resources
Waste
Minimizing the production of waste prevents pollution, conserves resources, saves energy and reduces
greenhouse gas emissions. Pima County strives to minimize the impact and quantity of solid waste produced by its operations. The sections below contain links to useful information and resources concerning waste disposal and how you can minimize the quantity and impact of waste you generate.
How to Reduce Waste
Recycling
Other Resources