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Mission
Founded in 1996 by Ann Boren, 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
people and businesses in taking action to practice more
environmentally sustainable habits. 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. We provide training materials and support for local
organizations, government agencies, and small businesses to start their
own programs. 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:
- get people to take action however big or small;
- 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
adopt environmentally sustainable lifestyles and business practices,
- 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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