Get Involved In Shaping A Leaner, Greener Omaha

The Green Omaha Coalition's five councils are anticipating a busy year filled with workshops and activities that will help make Omaha one of the greenest cities in the country.

The GOC's councils (Public Agency, Green Education, Green Neighbor- hood, Green Business and Design and Construction) promote various grassroots activities in the Omaha metro. We encourage you to visit one or more of the council sites (Just click "Councils" on the navigation bar to your left) and drop us a line with your suggestions on how to build a more sustainable Omaha. We also encourage you to check out our calendar of events and let us know about your own green events and activities. Finally, we encourage you to get involved in the exciting work of one or more of our councils.

The Green Neighborhood Council offers a good example of how volunteers are becoming involved in their community. Homeowners from downtown to the edge of the metro area use a consensus-based planning process to address such issues as reducing waste and increasing reuse and recycling, efficient energy use and clean energy, local food markets and sustainable water use. Current and upcoming projects include the development of a "Green Neighborhood Scoreboard" to identify what makes a neighborhood green and to create a baseline from which to measure progress. The council also sponsors workshops that educate individuals on best practices and sustainable ways of living and is planning a "Green Home Tour" among many other activities. It's a great time to sign up and get involved in the exciting work of this energetic council.

The GOC's Green Business Council is also bringing tremendous energy and excitement to businesses large and small interested in sharing sustainable practices and recognizing leading green businesses in Omaha. The focus of the GBC is to engage interested businesses from all industries to improve the sustainability of their operations, addressing such issues as procurement, resource efficiency (energy and water), waste reduction (solid and hazardous), climate change, and green building.

There has never been a better or more important time to get involved in your community. Sign up today and become part of a growing movement to make Omaha a healthier and more sustainable community.

JOIN IN MAKING A GREENER OMAHA BY BECOMING A MEMBER TODAY!