IMAGINE INDIANA
AS A ROLE MODEL FOR SUSTAINABILITY
BY ITS BICENTENNIAL IN 2016!
|
Join a growing grassroots movement in Indiana, to promote and patronize organizations and projects that are incorporating principles of sustainability. This site was initiated by Earth Charter Indiana.
This is a wikipedia-style website so, by registering, you can update resources, information and events, or share your thoughts about Sustainable Indiana 2016. Click "Join this Wiki" at the top of the page to register. Your information will not be sold or used for any commercial purposes. Use the navigation bar at the top left of this page or the categories to your right to explore the site.
What is sustainability and Sustainable Indiana 2016? Click here.
The Earth Charter Momentum Conference was a great success. Thanks to all the committee members, speakers, and participants. Share your thoughts on the discussion thread. See photos in the photo gallery.
Download David Korten's keynote address here.
|
LATEST NEWS
Citizen's Home Energy Adviser - a free online service for Citizens Gas customers. Home energy audit from your computer. The program prepares a personalized energy report for you, letting you know how much energy your home consumes and how it stacks up to similar homes.
Help Indy Online - Volunteer opportunities for high school and college aged kids. Join the Green Nation Team to help at concerts in the Indianapolis area this summer.
Take Back My TV - 2009 TV Companies Report Card
What will you do with your old TV?
Senator Lugar names Chris Limcaco, President of Algaewheel, an energy patriot.
Indiana Green Energy Bill - Article in Nuvo May 3, 2009.
Register now for the Earth Charter National Momentum Conference - to be held June 19-21 at Butler University.
Indiana Ranks Near Bottom in Environmental Issues - Indy Star front page headline on Earth Day 2009.
Free Electronic Waste Recycling Days - April 30th to May 2nd, IU Bloomington and IUPUI
Greening the City County Building in Indianapolis - Click on the link to see the press release for this event taking place on Friday, April 24th.
Any individual or firm interested in learning how they can contribute to this exciting and innovative process is welcome to attend.
City of Indianapolis Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative - The City is beginning the process of evaluating Green (Sustainable) Infrastructure for the use in existing Wet Weather Programs and projects, and is encouraging the private development community to do the same.
The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Chapter breaks ground for new "green" headquarters.
Twenty-five IPS schools to seek LEED certification.
Downtown Farmers Dig Deep - NUVO article from March 18, 2009 about community gardening, CSA's and Food Coop on Indianapolis' near Eastside.
Green Savings Indy - A division of Green Piece Indy, Green Savings Indy connects Hoosiers who are interested in caring for the planet with businesses providing products and services that are eco-friendly. For $15, you'll find more than $800 in coupons and discounts for products and services in Green Savings Indy. You'll save green while living green! Pre-order now (pre-ordered books will be shipped the week of April 27). Green Savings Indy will launch at the Earth Day Indiana celebration downtown on April 25. Pick one up there, at a variety of local retailers, at a local farmer's market or pre-order now. Green Savings Indy is printed on 100% post-consumer FSC-certified paper using 100% wind power. A portion of the profits from Green Savings Indy are donated to local organizations committed to making Indianapolis a cleaner, healthier place to live.
Two Greens Grow Compatible - Indy Star Editorial March 30, 2009.
Watch for info on this year's Eat Local / Community Gardens Challenge coming soon!
Read about Indiana`s Tremendous Renewable Energy Job Potential at Hoosier Environmental Council
- 40,000 new manufacturing jobs possible in Indiana over next 10 years, with strong policies in place.
Download the report at the bottom of their home page.
Go to News Archive here. |
To contact us, email info@earthcharterindiana.org.
|
| |
