Road to a Greener Neighborhood & Greener Living

Your individual choice to live greener is the catalyst to building a greener neighborhood.  Everyone benefits from the action of one individual making a choice that makes a positive impact on the environment.  Here are some ways to get started.

- EPA Smart Strategies for building a greener and healthier community
- Organize a Community Recycling Event
-  Volunteer and work to change your community
- Take a global view - join Billion Tree Campaign
- Use the Household Emissions Calculator to see your emissions then hold a neighborhood competition to see who can reduce their personal greenhouse gas emissions. 

Additional resources:

Built Green
A voluntary industry-driven green building program in Colorado.

Understanding Indoor & Outdoor Air Pollution
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Science project.  Information for students and educators on air pollution.

Air Pollution Impacts on Infants & Children
UCLA research report on health effects of air pollution on pregnant women, infants and young children.

National Organic Program
Information on organic products and standards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Greener Choices
Consumer Reports provides information on choosing greener products.


For more information contact Sharon Gibson