Your Home, Greener: Discover Mount Pleasant, SC's Environmental Efforts

The Town of Mount Pleasant, SC, has launched an exciting new initiative: a voluntary residential environmental program! John Farrell, Environmental TMDL Manager for the Town of Mount Pleasant explains that this program aims to inspire Mount Pleasant residents to embrace more environmentally friendly practices at home. Its development follows the success of the town's Environmental Guidelines for Commercial Development, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability across all sectors.

This program offers a variety of "green" improvements and options for residential projects. Many local HOAs, including Belle Hall and Seaside Farms, along with the historic Old Village, have already successfully implemented these eco-conscious techniques. While each technique offers unique advantages, all are designed with environmental stewardship in mind. Benefits range from enhanced aesthetic beauty and potential cost savings to attracting local wildlife and diverse bird species – truly a host of upsides to adopting an environmentally friendly approach!

Tune in to this episode to learn more about the positive environmental impact of these programs and the various initiatives Mount Pleasant is pursuing for both its residents and the environment.