Buildings & Materials

Georgia congregations are playing a vital role in ensuring that climate solutions benefit all people through a healthy environment, a stable climate, and resilient communities.

Recycled building materials--those that are reclaimed when a building is deconstructed rather than demolished-- play an important role in reducing emissions and air pollution and uplifting..

Taking action on climate isn’t just about solar panels and EVs - some of the most impactful ways to reduce your carbon footprint include less visible actions, like improving the energy efficiency of..

Investing in climate solutions can be a powerful way to improve lives, address historic inequities, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions all at once. 

What do composting, plant-based diets, and home energy efficiency projects have in common?

“Just throw it away.” How often have you heard that old chestnut? And just where, exactly, is “away”? Surely not within throwing distance. 

Energy-efficient retrofits are an important climate solution for Georgia. Why?

In 2023, you wanted to learn more about climate impacts and solutions, how we’re working to make it work for everyone, and the people behind it all. 

You probably already know that recycling is good for the environment because it means sending less waste to landfills. But did you also know that recycling benefits our climate and our economy, too?

Implementing small-scale climate solutions is one of the best ways to improve our environment. By taking steps in our local communities and public spaces, there is an opportunity to influence..

Drawdown Georgia researchers are keenly aware of the organic connections that can exist Beyond Carbon and between scaling climate solutions, creating jobs, and advancing racial and economic equity in..

Athens Land Trust is a recipient of the inaugural Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity grants, awarded in December 2022 for their ground-breaking work advancing energy efficiency and equity in..