MISSION STATEMENT
The Go Green Save Green Task Force approved the following mission statement at their first meeting on June 24, 2008:
The Village of Howard, Wisconsin Go Green, Save Green initiative is dedicated to identifying ways to provide internal and external cost savings, while providing a sustainable benefit to our economy, ecology, and community.
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GREEN RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Has your business gone green lately? Tell us and be acknowledged for your green commitment!
Every Earth Day, the Go Green Save Green Task Force will name one entry as Green Business of the Year! All green practices are eligible, and all businesses will be recognized. So submit your easy application today!
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TREES
Plant a Tree!
The shade a tree provides can lower your cooling bills. A single tree can absorb one ton (2,000 pounds) of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. One acre of tree cover can compensate for automobile fuel use equivalent to driving a car between 7,200 and 8,700 miles.
Plant Native Trees!
By planting native trees for landscaping, water usage goes down because these plants require less water and are more tolerant to our climate. In fact, native plants only need whatever amount of water is equal to the annual rainfall.
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DID YOU KNOW?
If every American home replaced one light bulb with an ENERGY STAR qualified bulb, we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars.
For every pound of paper that is recycled, the following is saved: 3 lbs of carbon dioxide emissions and 3.5 gallons of water.
You can run a TV for 6 hours on the amount of electricity to power a 100-watt bulb for 4 hours.
By recycling just 1 glass bottle, you save enough electricity to power a 100-watt bulb for 4 hours.
Compact Flourescent Light Bulbs use 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
Change/clean air filters in air conditioner and heaters to make them more efficient.
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GO GREEN WEB LINKS
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Description |
| Cities Go Green |
Cities Go Green is a project focused on answering the question, "How can cities and other local governments become sustainable as quickly and effectively as possible?" |
| Urban Ecology Center |
Located in Riverside Park (Milwaukee), the Urban Ecology Center has a knowledgeable staff and a library with displays of green products for the home. |
| Focus On Energy |
Information on Energy Star products and appliances, as well as incentive and cash-back reward programs. |
| Green Built Home |
Extensive information on green building and remodeling for the builder and/or homeowner. |
| ICLEI |
The Village of Howard is a member of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)- Local Governments for Sustainability. Learn more about this organization. |
| Wisconsin Green Building Alliance |
The Wisconsin Green Building Alliance has listings of green builders, projects and educational resources. |
| WI Office of Energy Independence |
The Village of Howard is a registered Energy Independent Community with the Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence. |
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