Sustainable CT, a new statewide initiative, will hold two events in Eastern Connecticut that are free and open to the public.

"Created by towns for towns, Sustainable CT includes a wide ranging menu of sustainability best practices, tools and resources, peer learning, and recognition," a news release states. "Many area municipal leaders, experts and community members have worked together for the past 19 months to develop Sustainable CT."

The first event will take place 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Connecticut College, in the 1941 Room of the College Center at Crozier-Williams, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London.

The second event will take place 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, in Willimantic, in the Johnson Community Room of the Eastern Connecticut State University J. Eugene Smith Library, 83 Windham St.

"The Sustainable CT platform supports a broad range of actions, such as improving watershed management, supporting arts and creative culture, reducing energy use and increasing renewable energy, implementing 'complete streets' (streets that meet the needs of walkers and bikers, as well as cars), improving recycling programs, assessing climate vulnerability, supporting local businesses, and providing efficient and diverse housing options," the news release states. "There is no cost to participate and communities will voluntarily select actions that meet their unique, local character and long-term vision. After successful implementation of a variety of actions, municipalities will be eligible for Sustainable CT certification."

For more information and to register for an event, visit www.sustainablect.org.