Inside Charleston County Sustainability: Composting and Energy Efficiency

In this episode, host Shawn Smetana welcomes Aly Petruch, Charleston County’s Sustainability Coordinator, for an inside look at some exciting community sustainability initiatives. Aly shares details about the upcoming Bees Ferry Compost Facility tour, offering listeners a chance to learn how Charleston County turns everyday organic waste into high‑quality compost that benefits local soil health and reduces landfill use.The conversation also highlights the County’s upcoming Energy Efficiency Workshop, where residents can explore practical ways to lower energy consumption, reduce utility bills, and make their homes more resilient and environmentally friendly. Aly breaks down what participants can expect and how small changes can add up to meaningful impact.Tune in to hear how Charleston County is advancing sustainability, empowering residents, and creating opportunities to get involved in building a greener Lowcountry.Compost tour signup: https://publicinput.com/p86763Resilience and Sustainability Department: https://www.charlestoncounty.gov/ccrs/