Sustainability Division

The Henrico County Sustainability Division focuses on enhancing and maintaining the natural and built environments in a way that balances ecological systems and the needs of future generations.

Our programs and activities aim to improve the quality of life and well-being of all in our community by taking new approaches to County efforts that emphasize environmental sustainability. We also aim to provide resources and support to community members, businesses, and organizations as they improve their environmental sustainability activities.

The Sustainability Division includes:

The Sustainability Division is responsible for the administration of the Virginia General Assembly expanded polystyrene (EPS), Styrofoam, food container ban in Henrico County.

Dirty Styrofoam cup floating on the water, close up.
Mixture of trash next to a lake including styrofoam containers and plastic beverage containers.
Open Styrofoam carry-out food container on the ground.

Samantha Hudson, AICP, LEED AP
Sustainability Division Director
[email protected]
804-501-5763