For June and July, we’ll be hearing from folks who’ve been actively bringing sustainability to their communities – be they schools, towns, organizations, congregations, or however you’d like to define community. Here's who's on tap for June:
Susan Jennings, Director of Sustainability UMass Dartmouth – for those of you unfamiliar with what UMass Dartmouth has accomplished, you’ll find their accomplishments inspirational – and Susan has been at the helm. http://www.umassd.edu/sustainability/
Peter DeBruin, Vice President, Office of Environmental Sustainability, State Street Corporation. Peter has been involved with State Street's sustainability initiatives since they first came into being. www.linkedin.com/in/peterdebruin
Ian Todreas will talk about the challenges of fostering sustainability at a municipal level, drawing from his experience as co-chair of Belmont's Energy Committee. He has successfully advocated for more and better transportation options, commercial and residential energy efficiency, and environmentally friendly town policies. www.linkedin.com/in/iantodreas
Mike Balinwill describe his experience with sustainable practices from two community-oriented perspectives: 1) As a member of a local green committee that worked on a 3-year "Green Church" certification process involving the congregation and broader community, and 2) illustrating how this initiative helped fuel Mike's own shift toward a less impactful lifestyle. www.linkedin.com/in/mikebalin
Jim Newmanwill talk about tracking the key indicators of success in creating regenerative living places and communities and asks, "So, what are those indicators?" Jim is founder & principal of Linnean Solutions, which provides environmental planning services & tracks energy, environmental & community impacts for companies, non-profit & governmental organizations. www.linkedin.com/pub/jim-newman/5/383/88a