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Washington DC Clean Energy Plan Leads the Way

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The Clean Energy DC plan aims to reduce energy use 50% by 2032 while increasing renewables to supply 50% of Washington, DC’s needs in that same period.

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Kitchen Compost: Turning Food Scraps Into Organic Fertilizer Without the Stink

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Diverting your food scraps into kitchen compost can cut down on the waste sent to landfills while helping produce nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden.

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