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3. Apply for the Preserve and Conserve Program

   Any resident of West Bradford Township is eligible to apply for the Preserve & Conserve Resident Reward Program. Simply complete the application form below and if you are practicing 15 of the sustainable habits listed, you will become part of the program.

5. Reward Levels

   Level 1 (Bronze) =At least 15 sustainability practices checked off on webform

   Reward: Public recognition (name and photos on website and/or in newsletters). You do not have to agree to public recognition in order to participate in this program and receive any other rewards.

   Level 2 (Silver) = At least 20 sustainability practices checked off on webform

   Reward: All of the above plus a sticker to put on your mailbox or elsewhere to show you're an eco-champion!

   Level 3 (Gold) = At least 30 sustainability practices checked off on webform

   Reward: All of the above plus we will donate a bare root shade tree for your yard or a public park AND we'll plant it for you!

   *Sustainable practices that have an asterisk are examples of items where images can be provided if you have them. There is an upload option on the form for your image or document files.

7. Name*
8. Email Address*
10. Address*

    You  must live within West Bradford Township to participate in this program.

12. City*
13. State*
14. Zip Code*
16. Phone Number
18. Please indicate your agreement with the following:*

    1. I am truthfully reporting my actions

    You may view the educational material on our website HERE

20. Would you like us to recognize you on our website, newsletter & social media?*

    1. Yes
    2. No - I would like to stay anonymous
21. If you answered "Yes", please let us know how you would like your name listed
23. Please upload any photos or files that support your sustainability efforts

    *Suggestions indicated by an asterisk below

25. Tell us about your preservation & conservation habits

    Please check the activities your residence participates in that help towards a more sustainable future:

27. Advocacy

    Please check all that apply

    1. Attend a sustainability-related meeting
    2. Participate in a sustainability-related activity*

    1. Join a sustainability-related group/organization
    2. Advocate with your HOA for healthy yards & gardens, energy efficiency initiatives, water conservation & improvement, waste reduction & composting, and transportation intiatives (like EV chargers, carpools, etc.)
29. Create a Healthy Yard & Garden

    Please check all that apply

    1. Plant 3 types of native plants (not trees)*
    2. Plant a native tree*
    3. Cut grass high (3”) to promote root growth and decrease erosion*
    4. Lawn is no more than ¼ of your property*
    5. Avoid commercial fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides

    1. Maintain a compost pile/receptacle*
    2. Plant a vegetable garden*
    3. Leave a buffer on the sides of any stream or pond*
    4. Eliminate nighttime outdoor lighting
    5. Leave your leaves and grass clippings to nourish soil and protect insect habitats*
31. Increase Energy Efficiency & Renewability

    Please check all that apply

    1. Get a home energy audit*
    2. Install all LEDs
    3. Unplug all chargers and other power-drawing devices when not in use
    4. Own & operate at least one EnergyStar appliance*
    5. Don’t overheat or overcool: 68 in the winter and 78 in summer; keep systems turned off for as long as you can stand it
    6. Don’t cool or overheat when you are away from home for several days
    7. Electrify your home: move from gas/oil/propane to an electric stovetop, oven, water heater, etc.*
    8. Own or install double-pane (or triple) windows*

    1. Increase or replace your insulation, especially with renewable or reused materials
    2. Own or install solar panels/shingles*
    3. Own or install a heat pump (geothermal or air source)*
    4. Own a hybrid vehicle or EV*
    5. Sweep or rake instead of using a leaf blower
    6. Use electric lawn equipment
    7. Use a clothesline more frequently than your dryer
33. Conserve Water & Improve Water Quality

    Please check all that apply

    1. Install a rain barrel*
    2. Install a rain garden*
    3. Water gardens only in the early morning
    4. Sweep sidewalks and driveways instead of hosing
    5. Run only full loads of laundry or dishes
    6. Own or install low-flow showerheads
    7. Own or install low-flow toilets
    8. Don’t use your toilet as a wastebasket: flush only TP and human waste

    1. Use only environmentally-friendly cleaning products*
    2. Leave a buffer of 50 to 100 feet on the sides of any stream or pond*
    3. Avoid single-use beverage containers
    4. Choose sustainable seafood options
    5. Let pool water sit untreated for 7 days before pumping
    6. Keep all nearby storm drains clear of debris
    7. Eliminate as much impervious surface as possible from your property
35. Reduce Waste

    Please check all that apply

    1. Refuse, reduce, and reuse BEFORE you recycle
    2. Always recycle
    3. Buy second-hand clothing and home furnishings
    4. Buy products with minimal packaging
    5. Reduce takeout
    6. Use only reusable cleaning tools, such as mops
    7. Compost plant waste*

    1. Don’t waste food (for example, “use by” dates are not regulated and thus have no meaning except trying to get you to buy more than you need)
    2. Dispose of hazardous waste properly
    3. Never throw away electronics: donate them, take them to a recycler or to designated e-recycling events
    4. Avoid bottled water
    5. Leave your leaves and grass clippings to nourish soil and protect insect habitats*
    6. Take branches, brush, and scrap metal to the West Bradford Compost Site
    7. Share large tools, such as chainsaws, with neighbors
37. Improve Transportation & Eliminate Pollution

    Please check all that apply

    1. Bundle errands and outings together to reduce car trips
    2. Try a carpool like Share-A-Ride (or use your own network!) at least once a week
    3. Don’t use your car at least once per week
    4. Going to Philly, NYC, DC, etc.? Take an intercity bus (MegaBus, etc.) or the train
    5. Take advantage of remote work opportunities
    6. Don’t let your vehicle idle

    1. Maintain recommended tire air pressure for maximum efficiency
    2. Use your vehicle’s AC sparingly, and only after ventilating by opening windows first
    3. Own a subcompact car*
    4. Own a hybrid or EV*
    5. Dispose motor oil, car batteries, and used tires properly
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