CNY GREEN GUIDE DIRECTORY - NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS



Name: Greening USA
Description:GreeningUSA is a non-profit 501(c) 3, advocating for sustainable communities to the benefit of local economies and environments. Our two major programs are Sustainability Academy, bringing sustainable living education to school communities, and the 12 Traits of Sustainable Communities rating system, helping communities understand every facet of what makes a community sustainable.
Press Release: SUSTAINABILITY ACADEMY SESSION:  HOME HEAT HOME. Thursday October 23rd, forty participants gathered at Blodgett Middle School to learn about home heating assistance programs and ways to save money on rising energy prices. The session was facilitated by Ana Fernandez, Environmental Scientist at the Syracuse Center of Excellence and Ken Bobis, Professor of Architecture and Interior Design at Onondaga Community College.
Contact: Diane Brandli, 315-425-1814 x125, dbdesign@twcny.rr.com
Website: www.greeningusa.org


Name:The Alchemical Nursery Project, Inc.
Description:The Alchemical Nursery Project is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the development of sustainable urban lifestyles and landscapes. By providing the resources, dialogue space, and networks needed for those interested in the movement for sustainable cities, we are furthering our goal to contribute to the growth of the urban ecovillage movement locally, nationally, and globally.
Contact: Elizabeth Slate, President and Co-Founder alchemicalnursery@fastmail.fm
Website: www.alchemicalnursery.org


Name: Operation Oswego County
Description: Operation Oswego County is a private, non-profit organization that works to enhance and protect the business climate of Oswego County. Our primary objectives are to help create new job opportunities, retain employment, build a broader real property tax base, diversify the economy and improve the area’s quality of life.
Contact: L. Michael Treadwell, ooc@oswegocounty.org
Website: www.oswegocounty.org


Name: U.S. Green Building Council NY Upstate Chapter
Description: The U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter, encompassing 53 counties in NYS and Berkshire County, Massachusetts, is a membership-based organization for individuals.  We educate about and advocate for green buildings and sustainable practices in the built environment. Membership regions include Western NY, Genesee, Finger Lakes, Central NY, North Country, Capital, Hudson Valley Branch, and Berkshire County Branch. Visit www.greenupstateny.org for a Green Events Calendar and other resources.
Contact: Tracie Hall, tracie@greenupstateny.org
Website: www.greenupstateny.org

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