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Greenwich Sustainability Committee
COMMUNITY NEWS
Advancing sustainability and climate resiliency
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Meet the Sustainability Committee
We are a group of volunteers who work to help the Town steward the environment. We identify gaps in
what needs to be done and support projects. Best of all we communicate with you!
Left to night: Beth Evans, Janet Stone McGuigan, Sarah Coccaro, Silvina Skverer, Jimena Fernandez, Ashley Cole, Ali Ghiorse, Myra Klockenbrink, Urling Searle, Elizabeth Dempsey, Svetlana Wasserman, Aleksandra Moch, Julie DesChamps, Jeff Robertson
QUIZ: What county has the worst air pollution in the NYC Metro Area?
Westchester County
Bronx County
Nassau County
Fairfield County
Queens County
Scroll all the way down to find the correct answer!
Meet Our Sectors
BUSINESS
Encouraging responsible environmental practices for business to thrive.

New Years Climate Resolution:
Futureproof local business by reducing its environmental impact across water, energy, and waste to build a more fair and equal community.
Image is a concept photo for the Mansfield Public School, slated to be the first Net-Zero school build in Connecticut. The elementary school will serve 600 pre-k-4 students and will be coming online by the end of this year. TSKP Studio in Hartford is the design architect.

Learn more about this Net-Zero school at the K-12 Climate Action in Connecticut webinar on Feb 1.
See below in events.
CLIMATE RESILIENCY
Taking steps to slow global warming and being better prepared to withstand and cope with its effects.

New Year's Climate Resolution:
To commit to build a Net-Zero Central Middle School and Old Greenwich School!

As we look to build a new Central Middle School Greenwich has the opportunity to make an investment in our children’s future through high educational standards and through building a Net-Zero school!

COMMUNITY CULTURE
Saving trees, supporting public education and promoting walkability

New Year's Climate Resolution:
Restore the Greenwich High School waterfall!

FOOD SYSTEMS
Building community and connection
around food.

New Year's Climate Resolution:
Cook more for our friends!

 "The Narragansett Nation is named ‘we are the people of this small point of land'. As the people of this ‘small point of land’, we are part of the ecosystem."
 Dawn Spears, Narragansett/Choctaw

 



“BEST FRIENDS”
Dawn M. Spears
Copyright: 2021 Dawn Spears
LAND / WATER
Serving Open Space, Clean Waters and Biodiversity

New Year's Climate Resolution:
Eat more Connecticut shellfish!

As a coastal community, Greenwich is
lucky to have a thriving shellfish population to protect our shore, clean our waters and provide a low-carbon-footprint local food source. Learn more about this important wildlife neighbor!
LEGISLATION & ADVOCACY
Advocating for passage of state laws and local ordinances to protect our environment

New Year's Climate Resolution:
Raising awareness for legislation that furthers climate resiliency in Connecticut.
TRANSPORTATION and
AIR QUALITY
Promoting emission-free transportation, clean air and the slowdown of global warming.

New Year's Climate Resolution:
Move to emission-free transport!
WASTE REDUCTION
Promote and support responsible waste management and stewardship of natural resources. 

New Year's Climate Resolution:
Stop wasting food at home, schools and businesses
Upcoming Events
A Farmer's Perspective
The Greenwich Sustainability Committee, in partnership with Coffee for Good,
invites you to

"A Farmer's Perspective
on Food & Climate Change"
with Steve Munno, Massaro Farm
Tuesday, January 31, 1:30-2:30
Coffee for Good
48 Maple Ave., Greenwich CT
K-12 Climate Action in Connecticut
How can Connecticut schools mitigate their climate impact and adapt to the effects of climate change?

Join Wilton Go Green and Waste Free Greenwich for a webinar featuring the Aspen Institute and Mansfield Public Schools on how the education sector can lead on climate solutions in Connecticut.

On Wednesday, February 1 at 7-8 pm
Your feedback is valuable to sustainability!
Quiz Answer: Fairfield County has the worst pollution in the NYC Metro Area and the highest level of ozone of any county in the eastern United States.