Share Your Story
Share your own story from pursuing sustainability! It will only take a few minutes and people from across Lafayette can be inspired and learn from what you've done.

If you're comfortable writing, then just send your story to submit@sustainablelafayette.net with the info listed below. Make it as short or as long as you like - a few sentences is fine! We're happy to provide feedback or editing if that's helpful. Also, let us know if you'd like to show your name (and email address?) as the author or be anonymous.

Or if you'd prefer we can come interview you like a reporter and write a draft of the story for you.
Success stories typically include the following contents. Make sure to include a digital photo or two if you can.

1. Challenge
✔ What challenge were you trying to address?

2. Solution Details
✔ What solution did you end up with? Share details that would help someone else implement the same thing.

3. Benefits & Payback (optional)
✔ What are the benefits? How much money, energy, or greenhouse gases do you expect to save?

4. Informational Links (optional)
✔ What vendors, products, or services did you utilize?

5. Photos or Links to Videos (attach - optional)
✔ So others can see what it looks like!


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Following is a list of ideas for topics that could be written about...

Home (Anything related to reducing home energy use)
- Renewable energy
- Energy conservation
- Water conservation
- Heating/cooling upgrades
- Added insulation
- Energy efficient light bulbs
- Energy star appliances
- Green remodeling
- New hot water system
- Thermostat programming

Transportation (Anything related to reducing energy and emissions for transportation)
- Commuting solutions (public, bike, scooter, etc.)
- Low emissions vehicle
- Energy-efficient ways to road trip and travel by plane

Waste (Anything that helps reduce or eliminate waste)
- Recycling
- Composting
- Proper handling of toxic items

Yard/Garden (Anything related to reducing emissions or water and using natural weed control & fertilizers, etc.)
- Water saving irrigation
- Emission saving landscaping tools & techniques
- Use of native plants

Food (Food solutions that minimize energy used to produce and transport food to us)
- Organic
- Choosing local produce and products

Products & Services (Product/service choices that have less environmental impact)