Sustain Brevard

08/26/2026

To wrap up our technology month, we are swiping right on a greener future! Did you know, the same devices we can't put down are helping protect the world we live in? Small screens, big impact. 🌳🔋

One sensor, one signal, one small shift at a time is how change scales.

08/19/2026

Recycle your electronic devices!

Under North Carolina State law, you are not allowed to throw away Televisions, computers, computer monitors, and printers into the garbage.


You must carry said items to designated centers that properly recycle them.

Local places where you can recycle your devices:

Transylvania County Landfill: 500 Howell Road, Brevard, NC. Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed Sundays). Accepts core electronics and scrap metal (scrap metal recycling is free of charge, though general facility user/disposal fees may apply to mixed loads)

Pisgah Forest Collection Center: 1767 Old Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC. Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.


Through the Trees: Located at 470 Asheville Hwy., Suite B in Brevard. This local non-profit accepts donated phones, tablets, and computers to refurbish or recycle for people in need.

Brevard Lions Club: Collects used cell phones (along with glasses and hearing aids) at local partner spots including First Citizens Bank (96 S. Broad St.), Moore-Blanchard Funerals & Cremations (100 N. Country Club Rd.), and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore (692 Ecusta Rd.).

Other County Sites: Smaller convenience and collection sites (such as See Off and Calvert) handle basic household bagged waste and standard recyclables, but you should call the main landfill office at 828-884-3105 or check current Transylvania County Solid Waste guidelines before hauling large quantities of specialized electronics to smaller satellite stations.


Remove all personal data from hard drives and mobile devices prior to drop-off. Check with the site attendant on whether peripheral items like cords or stereos are accepted during your visit.

08/12/2026

Sustainable Tech 101: Two Innovations Changing Our World 🌍

☀️ Solar Energy: Did you know the sun provides more energy to Earth in ONE HOUR than the entire world uses in a year? Solar panels convert sunlight directly into electricity with no emissions, no fuel, just light doing the work. As the technology gets cheaper and more efficient, it's becoming one of our most powerful tools against climate change.

⚡ Smart Grids: Ever wonder how that renewable energy actually reaches your home? A smart grid uses sensors and real-time data to balance energy supply and demand which directs power efficiently and making it easier to integrate solar and wind into everyday life.

The future of energy isn't just clean. It's smart. 🌿

08/05/2026

Whether you are looking to get rid of an electronic device or looking to buy new, make sure to consider the impacts that device will have!

Check local sources for gently used electronics. Places like Through the Trees sell electronics and accept device donations!

07/29/2026

🌍 That's a wrap on Plastic Free Month!🌍

Thank you to everyone who swapped, skipped, and said no to single-use plastic this month. Whether you ditched plastic bags for a week or went all-in — every small choice added up to a real difference. 💚

But here's the thing: sustainability doesn't end when the calendar flips. 📅

The challenge now? Pick ONE plastic-free habit from this month and carry it with you for the rest of the year. Just one. That's it. Small, consistent actions beat short bursts of perfection every time.

👉 Comment below with the ONE habit you're keeping! Let's hold each other accountable. 👇

This month may be ending, but your impact doesn't have to. 🌱 One habit. All year. Let's keep going. 💪

07/22/2026

07/15/2026

♻️ Plastic Free July can seem even more achievable with reuse. 🌲

Every secondhand purchase is one less new plastic-wrapped, plastic-packaged item entering our community. Buying used means skipping the plastic tags, poly bags, and shrink wrap that come with something brand new! Also, keeping perfectly good stuff out of the landfill. Reuse is one of the simplest ways to cut plastic out of your everyday life. 🌱

📍 Where to reuse in Transylvania County:
🔨 Transylvania Habitat for Humanity ReStore – gently used furniture, building materials & home goods
🛍️Goodwill Brevard Plaza – clothing, furniture & household finds
💛 Safe's Attic – resale shop supporting survivors of domestic & sexual violence
⛪ The Shop of St. Philip's – curated secondhand goods

This , skip the new stuff and shop the shelves that already exist. Where do you thrift in Transylvania County? Tag your favorite spot below! 👇

07/09/2026

🌱 It's officially Plastic Free July! 🌱

This month, we are challenging ourselves to cut back on single-use plastic! It's totally possible if you take it one small swap at a time.

It's not about perfection, it's about progress. Try making on of these swaps today!💚

Who's in with us? Drop a 🙋 below if you're joining the challenge!