Health and Environment
Adding green to resolutions in 2023
Johnson County Department of Health and Environment wants to wish you a Happy New Year and show you a few ways that you can help the environment all year long by making green New Year’s Resolutions.
Food waste is a growing part of what ends up in the trash, and currently makes up 20% of the Johnson County landfill. Reduce your food waste in 2023 by composting your food scraps and waste.
Food waste is a growing part of what ends up in the trash, and currently makes up 20% of the Johnson County landfill. Reduce your food waste in 2023 by composting your food scraps and waste.
Going green by recycling for holidays
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans generate more than 25% more trash compared to other times of the year.. With the large quantity of holiday cards, wrapping paper, trees, lights and ornaments in addition to all the packaging and boxes, it is no wonder that this is the most wasteful, albeit wonderful, time of year.
Why to stay current with vaccinations
The antibodies that protect you from getting infected from diseases like COVID-19 or flu sometimes need regular updates. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu shot and an updated COVID-19 booster this fall.