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Nonprofits we believe in: Every project we do requires wood. We are continually challenging ourselves to find alternatives, or use less, or repurpose, or find suppliers that do things with a small and sustainable footprint. And while this is undoubtedly worth the effort, we have to think harder about what is truly sustainable. We have to approach what we do as builders from a place of stewardship and be more responsible than ever with our use of building materials in all their forms. To this end, we partnered with the to offset the use of wood in all our projects. Starting in spring of 2022, we started offsetting 100% of the construction wood used in our projects by funding the planting of trees locally with WMTP. Unlike construction timber, the trees will not be harvested and will continue to grow in protected local forests to provide numerous benefits such as cleaning our water/air, capturing carbon from the atmosphere, improving local habitat, and enhancing the health & resilience of our local community. If that's of interest to you, we suggest you check them out. It's a mission worth embarking upon.

Excellent ideas and energy at the Land Trust Alliance Rally 2023 underway now in Portland, OR. The focus, grit, and creativity of the staff and volunteer leaders of land conservation nonprofits nationwide is inspiring. Land trusts, public/private cooperation, cross-border strategies, landscape-level planning, and climate adaption are some of the powerful approaches that are reshaping conservation in the U.S. today. Increased public funding is making new progress possible; now, private philanthropy needs to keep pace.

Do you ever wish our cities and municipalities were greener? Or that kids in local schools had more access to environmental education? What about resources for community members who want to do their part to protect our planet? Piedmont Environmental Alliance is the triad's largest coalition of environmental advocates who are working to do just that! Together with our members, we are accomplishing BIG things. Just recently, we have helped to... ✔️ Pass city and countywide resolutions to reach 100% renewable energy by 2050. ✔️ Pass an unanimous school board resolution in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools to fully integrate sustainability into both the curriculum and operations. ✔️ Enlist 15 local businesses to take action to reduce their carbon footprint, reduce landfill waste, and help us inspire our community to be more sustainable. ✔️ Build a coalition of advocates who are working within committees across the Triad to advocate for greener policies and practices. Want to stand with us in these efforts? Become a member of PEA today with a gift of $35 or more, and get a free sticker to show your commitment to our efforts to build a more sustainable triad ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gXTGjWUS #piedmonttriad #sustainability #winstonsalem

Counting down to the final day for environmental and climate nonprofits to register to participate in Earth Gives Day 2024. Wanna boost individual giving? Wanna recruit some volunteers? Wanna do both? How about lifting others up? Supporting your colleagues doing the work on climate, climate justice and protecting our futures? Earth Gives Day is for you, for us, for all. EarthGives.org EarthGives🌎org EarthGives(dot)org A nationwide giving day to boost environmental philanthropy beyond 2% and get more people into action. Together, more is possible.

What is the value of a garden? You could say that $250 helps Trellis for Tomorrow plant five garden beds. But a garden represents so much more than that, don’t you agree? Community gardens play a crucial role in nurturing vibrant, sustainable communitr benefits extend far beyond the garden’s boundaries—like food security, environmental sustainability, physical and mental well-being, empowerment, resilience, social cohesion, and education. Make a gift to the Resilient Communities Fund by December 31 to become an essential part of our mission to build sustainable and resilient communities from the ground up. https://ow.ly/6JyB50QanLX

Big and small. Global and local. Nonprofits driving solutions on climate, climate justice and the environment are signing up to participate in Earth Gives Day 2024. Earth Gives Day is a nationwide initiative to help boost environmental giving beyond 2%, and invite more people to volunteer and shift to more conscientious efforts toward protecting the future for our families and one another. @ceres-org takes a look at the big systemic threats of climate change, water scarcity, pollution, nature and biodiversity loss knowing this harms people, the planet AND business operations, supply chains and long term stability of markets. They zero in to work with those that have influence to support the transition to a cleaner, more just and more sustainable economy. And this is where community comes in. Nonprofits are registering for the giving day for all kinds of reasons - to raise money, recruit volunteers AND be there in solidarity. It takes a community to amplify the call. Join in. EarthGives.org now. EarthGives🌎org

Sustainable Conservation accelerates critical restoration by partnering with agencies and project applicants to create expedited permit pathways that help protect our precious natural resources quickly. Support our Accelerating Restoration program to make these projects more feasible

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced budget cuts that, if enacted, will essentially wipe out #communitycomposting infrastructure in #NYC, as well as threaten widely used #foodwaste drop-off sites operated by GrowNYC at Greenmarkets throughout the city. “NYC has long been a leader not only in #composting, but community composting … that keeps the composting process and #compost use local, while offering community engagement and education opportunities,” according to Institute for Local Self-Reliance. ILSR’s 2022 Community Composter Census identified New York as home to the largest concentration of community composters in the U.S.—a thriving ecosystem of local businesses, environmental nonprofits, and neighborhood gardens. #climate

💼 Partner with DevP3 for impactful investments! Our sustainable development projects in the DR span environmental conservation, community development, and economic growth. Learn more about our projects through our Non-profit, PeaceXP #SustainableDevelopment #DevP3 #InvestSmart #EcoProjects #CommunityImpact #InvestmentOpportunities #impactinvesting #socialimpact #angelinvetor #economicimpact

Today, on World Environment Day, we join the global community in focusing on the need for land restoration, combating desertification, and enhancing drought resilience. This year's theme emphasizes restoring our planet’s ecosystems, a mission that Exela supports through our sustainable practices. Here are a few things we do to help: - Transition from paper to digital formats to conserve water and protect forests, essential for maintaining land health. - Use condensate water in our Exela facilities’ cooling systems to reduce reliance on municipal water supplies, supporting critical water conservation efforts. - Repurpose or recycle all outdated equipment and prioritize the use of recycled paper to minimize waste and enhance land restoration efforts. Let's reflect on how each action we take can restore and protect our planet. Join us in our ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient world. Learn more about our corporate social responsibility initiatives! https://ow.ly/Gb8Z50S9L4E #WorldEnvironmentDay #SustainableFuture #ProtectNature