Environmental Stewardship and Green Action Guide For Connecticut
You will find this to be an informative, inspirational and exciting learning portal to people offering progressive business models, services and shared values to concerned members of our community
The proven fact that people and their businesses can prosper by doing good is not new. This progressive business philosophy that has been called many things including “triple bottom line” (people, planet, profit), “impact investing” and “sustainability” — all describing vision statements and pathways that address social concerns and community planning issues including environmental pollution, natural-resource depletion, public health, conservation of resources, job creation, economic growth and the needs of the least fortunate.
CT Environmental Headlines.. a commitment to the preservation of
Connecticut’s environment.
CT Organic Consumers...directory of eco-friendly products available in Connecticut
Connecticut Green Scene stories, events and news which showcases the local green community.
Connecticut Recycling Guide.. options for recycling many
common and uncommon goods
Workforce Alliance...... services for job seekers and employers
Building CT Green...aspects of green business and green building in
Connecticut.
CT Homebuilder's Assn ... identify resources and programs to support green
construction
Center for Green Building...ecologically sound, sustainable building materials and services.
CT Clean Energy Options ....choose energy from sources including as wind and small hydro.
CT Green Business Center.. a network for businesses to become more
eco-friendly.
Connecticut Energy Info ... ways to save energy, efficiency incentive programs and events.
Electric Generation Rates...
compare the rate you pick for the
generation portion of your electric bill.
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
...Become a producer, selling energy to the regional power grid
Connecticut Solar Lease.. Obtain a 5 year equipment lease to generate electric at your property
CT Fund for the Environment...A non-profit
protecting land resources and Long Island Sound.
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Environment Connecticut...statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization
Connecticut Siting Council.. governs utility location and environmental impact
New England Clean Energy Council innovation, growth, education, adoption and policy.
Association of Connecticut Fairs..... links to all the agriculture fairs in Connecticut
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.... public outreach in agriculture and related
fields. I
Connecticut Department of Agriculture.......educates citizens
about the state’s diverse agriculture,
Department of Public Utility Control regulates electricity, gas, water and telecommunication
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Connecticut Commuter Services... provides lists of
transportation options throughout Connecticut.
Rideshare...Commuters pay a monthly fee and the nonprofit
takes care of the rest.
Telecommute CT...free assistance implementing telecommuting as a worksite
alternative.
NuRide... earn rewards when you carpool, vanpool, bike, walk, telecommute or use public transit.
New Haven Green Drinks.. Local charters meet
monthly to discuss local green events.
New Haven Office of Sustainability...energy efficiency, pollution prevention, reuse and recycling.
Yale Urban Resources Initiative.. land stewardship, environmental education and
urban forestry.
Neighborhood Housing Services .....creates low/moderate-income family homes in New Haven.
CitySeed...increasing awareness and participation in
growing a sustainable local food system.
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Local Food Guide to Connecticut... winter and summer farmer’s markets, pick your own farms and
Green Restaurants Association...increasing environmental responsibility in the restaurant industry
Green Bride Guide... comprehensive resource for eco-friendly wedding
ideas,
Green Home Guide... green home professionals, articles
and information.
Green Festivals...shows where businesses showcase eco-friendly programs and products.
New England Farm Ways...established to make farms more
visible and accessible.
Earth911..find local vendors who recycle any material i
Call2Recycle......rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program i
Computer Recycling, LLC... Handles
all types of end-of-life computer solutions.
Green Demolitions......recycled luxury commercial surplus,
donated kitchens, appliances,
Reconstruction
Center.. Sells new, used, antique and surplus
building materials.
ReStore...Donate building supplies, furniture and appliances to
build Habitat homes
Urban Miners.. building
deconstruction and material salvage for residential and
commercial
We Recycle, LLC... electronics recycling,
recovery of raw materials and products.
You Renew Electronics... turn in old usable electronic devices and receive cash.
Green Lodging... green lodging
certification program and Connecticut green lodging certified hotels.
Energy Star... how to choose energy-efficient products and
solutions for home and business.
Hydrogen Highway Project.... Interstate 95 is a hydrogen highway from Maine to Florida
DSIRE.... incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
EPA New England...explore key environmental issues in New England.
National Green Building Council
..Green
building topics, networking and LEED training. A
Energy Efficiency...how to use energy in a home more efficiently and obtain federal tax credits.
Understanding Lead... EPA requirements for lead paint renovation, repair and
removal
Federal Tax Credits ...a list of all the federal tax
credits which are available in 2011
North American Wind Power Magazine...all aspects
of the wind energy generation and distribution
Solar Industry Magazine... all aspects of the Solar Industry & trends that are driving the
sector.
Wind Powering America...educates the consumer and summarizes wind activity in the state,
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