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Mission
Founded in 1996, the Green Team Project is a grass-roots
environmental non-profit project of the
Tides Center
that focuses on environmental education and community outreach. It's
mission is to educate and support Americans in taking action to practice
more environmentally sustainable lifestyles. We work with individuals, cities,
companies, schools, non-profit organizations, religious groups and government
agencies to conserve natural resources and support environmentally friendly
activities and products. It is our strong belief that both individuals
and businesses can maintain a high standard of living and profitability
while conducting themselves and their businesses in an environmentally responsible
manner. The Project is about positive change as it supports behavior and
attitude change in a fun, supportive, and non-judgmental manner.
The whole concept is based on working together in small groups
and supporting each other. Research has shown that people are more likely
to try new things, learn new habits and make long-lasting changes when they
have the support of others. In today's world, most people know that they
can do better when it comes to the environment and their own impact but either
do not know where to begin or don't have the time. The Green Team Project
provides an easy format and fun atmosphere that does not take a lot of time
for people to follow through on their good intentions. During the program
they learn that by completing conservation actions and changing a few habits
they save money, many valuable resources, and they get to meet some great
people in the process.
Goals
Overall goals:
- achieve measurable resource conservation and savings,
- educate individuals and businesses about sustainability in
their specific regional environment and globally,
- support individuals and businesses in their efforts to practice
more environmentally sustainable lifestyles,
- build communities of people who take action towards smarter,
more environmentally friendly consumption,
- improve the quality of life through good consumption and conservation
habits and increased involvement in their community,
- reach out to low-income communities, minorities and youth,
- make the program flexible and adaptable so any individual,
company or organization can adopt it, and
- promote and support the self-replicating process of the program.
Specific goals for each team member:
- reduce consumption by at least 10-30% in the areas of solid
waste, household chemicals, energy, water, fuel, and emissions,
- offer a comfortable forum where they can learn about environmental
issues, meet new people, and exchange ideas,
- increase their awareness of their own environmental impacts,
- educate, connect and get them involved with their community's
efforts towards sustainability,
- establish a growing group of action-oriented people and businesses
committed to sustainability and community-building, and
- reach beyond them to their whole family or household, friends,
and colleagues.
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