GreenNonprofits Global Newsletter

We Are Writing A Book! Help Us Plan It.

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

One of the many projects we are involved in right now is the writing of a global handbook sharing practical information on how charities, NGOs, nonprofit organizations can become more green. This book will have more than 20+ expert authors from around the world, and will be edited by Ted Hart, Adrienne C. Capps and Matthew Bauer.

We invite you to help us in the planning of this book. Help us choose the topic and the artwork for its cover. We also ask for your comments and advice about the creation of this book. This book will be published later this year by John Wiley and Sons. We know "The GreenNonprofits Handbook" will be in the subtitle or on the cover somewhere. However we want our main title to have action, to show direction. We would appreciate your advice.

Take the 3 question survey at: http://www.opinionpower.com/Surveys/397057024.html

For question 2 you will be asked to choose one of the following covers:

The one with the leaf

or with the "fuzzy globe"

Carbon Offsetting, Green Purchasing -- Learn How

thegreenoffice.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Our Green 2009 Webinar Series is designed to help you jumpstart your office greening efforts. Whether your interests lie with carbon offsetting, green purchasing, or just the basics, these webinars will provide you with the information you need to ensure a green future for your organization in a convenient, cost-effective manner. Keep an eye out for more webinars on a variety of subjects coming soon!

All you need in order to listen to and view the webinars is a computer with internet access and a phone.

Once you purchase the webinar, we will send you an email with further instructions on how to access the webinar.

Now Just $60 USD

· Sign up for : Greening 101
· Sign up for : Green Purchasing

· Sign up for : Carbon Offsetting

Go to http://www.greennonprofits.org click on Virtual Seminars

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Earth Day Is A Good Day To Adopt The Green Nonprofits Pledge

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

You can sign the GreenNonprofits Pledge as an individual or an organization. We encourage your board of directors to start down the path of becoming more green by adopting the pledge:

I/We Pledge:

1. To become more aware, to practice, and to promote a healthy environment within our organization and community;

2. To learn about the effect of my nonprofit on the environment and to take responsibility for that impact;

3. To actively adopt to environmentally-friendly practices within our organization and community;

4. To take steps in advocating environmentally-friendly practices to other nonprofit/NGO organisations.

5. To seriously consider moving towards seeking GreenNonprofits certification.

If you are interested in exploring certification as a Green Nonprofit, details are available online

Its Earth Day: Join Our Green Movement

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Join the movement! Where Nonprofits/NGO's from around the world are being seen as more GREEN. By becoming a member of GreenNonprofits, Inc. you will reap the benefits of both our online and offline greening programs. Through signing our pledge and seeking certification, you will be joining this unique global group of distinguished organizations.

Start your path today for the low cost of $55 as an individual member or $125 as an institution.

http://www.GreenNonprofits.org click on Member Area

Earth Day 2009: Go Green At Work

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a time to act to protect our planet. The USA Government offers several tips for going green at work. http://www.earthday.gov/atwork.htm

GreenNonprofits celebrates Earth Day today and invites all charities around the world to make today the day they pledge to make a difference by becoming a GreenNonprofit. Explore us online at http://www.greennonprofits.org

Goldman Environmental Prize Is Awarded

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize recipients are a group of fearless grassroots leaders taking on government and corporate interests and working to improve the environment for people in their communities. Recipients from around the world inspire us all to take action.

2009 RECIPIENTS

AFRICA, Gabon
- Marc Ona Essangui
  Congo rainforest protection

ASIA, Bangladesh
- Rizwana Hasan
  Ship breaking

EUROPE, Russia
- Olga Speranskaya
  Toxics in former Soviet republics

ISLANDS, Indonesia
- Yuyun Ismawati
  Sustainable waste management

NORTH AMERICA, USA
- Maria Gunnoe
  Mountaintop removal coal mining

SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA, Suriname
- Hugo Jabini & Wanze Eduards
  Tribal and indigenous peoples land rights