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GetGreen is excited to be joining the fun at the Sustainable Brands show in sunny San Diego next week! We'll be sharing how the GetGreen app is an innovative way for companies to reach sustainable consumers. Looking forward to making connections at the show. For those attending, stop by our booth in Innovation Alley and say hi! #SB24SanDiego  #SB24 #SustainableBrands

The University of Miami UConserve campus wide sustainability competition is off and running! The GreenU EcoReps are running a month long contest to save energy and water. GetGreen is thrilled to be hosting the competition on a special GetGreen Green U version of our platform. GetGreen is partnering with Universities across the country as part of October Campus Sustainability Month. Reach out to see how we can work with your school! University of Miami AASHE #campussustainabilitymonth #ecoreps #uconserve https://lnkd.in/gm72gU4K

October is Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. GetGreen is proud to be part of that, with sustainability contests in multiple universities kicking off using customized versions of the GetGreen app. Our student driven program at the University of Washington right here in the Seattle area is getting ready to go live this week! University of Washington Bothell AASHE #campussustainabilitymonth

Just two weeks to go until the kickoff the UW campus-wide sustainability competition hosted by GetGreen! The Go Green or Go Home contest is a campus-wide sustainability competition aimed at encouraging students, faculty, and staff at the University of Washington and University of Washington Bothell to take impactful actions toward reducing waste and energy consumption. Running from October 14 to December 6, 2024, the contest uses the GetGreen app to make environmental action simple and accessible through daily eco-tasks. Many thanks to the all of the great green student organizations already participating and more on the way! UWB Alliance for Sustainability Solar Decathlon BeautifyUW Green Greeks Viable Veganism UW United Nations Association Our many thanks as well to the great group of sponsors who have made it all possible, including BECU, Taco Time Northwest, Crossroads Trading Redyoos and others. Your support and passion for sustainability is deeply appreciated! A few more sponsorships are still available for those interested! #getgreen #UW #UWB https://lnkd.in/g_rAnAmY

Utah State University Extension has partnered with Montana State University to create the Environmental Technical Assistance Resource Center, aimed at empowering under-resourced communities to access vital Environmental Protection Agency \(EPA\) funding. This initiative is particularly noteworthy as it focuses on supporting rural communities facing pressing challenges like air and water quality, food security, and the effects of climate change. For instance, local leaders can now navigate grant funding to launch projects that address these critical issues. Imagine community leaders, seeking a sustainable path for their neighborhoods, struggling with grant applications or unaware of available resources. The center's new programs, including urban farming initiatives and workforce development for youth, can significantly transform these scenarios. As Austin Holmes, the community resource and engagement specialist leading the initiatives, mentions, the aim is to bridge the gap between federal resources and local needs. While many may wrestle with access to these funds, the center assures support for communities eager to initiate impactful projects. What are your thoughts on these initiatives? How can we further empower our communities to tackle environmental challenges? 🌍 Let's engage and share insights or experiences related to community-driven environmental efforts! \#GetGreen \#CommunityEmpowerment \#Sustainability https://lnkd.in/dAuC-GE5

Nice Founders Spotlight piece on GetGreen CEO Brian Ringer from Tampa Bay Innovation Center

The relationship between climate change and extreme weather events is becoming increasingly clear as studies in attribution science highlight human influence on our planet's warming trends. As astonishing proof mounts, extreme weather has become more frequent and intense due to changes in our climate, not merely as isolated incidents. This connection is critical to understand as two-thirds of Americans recognize climate change’s impacts, linking record-breaking temperatures and devastating storms directly to human activities. In everyday life, many experience these changes first-hand. For instance, communities are grappling with prolonged droughts or relentless hurricanes, leaving them questioning how to best prepare for a shifting climatic landscape. As leaders in the travel and cruise industry, they must take note: how can they innovate to minimize their ecological footprint while still providing extraordinary experiences for travelers? Engaging in this conversation is vital. Did you know that July 2024 marked the warmest July on record, with many climate scientists pointing out that human-induced climate change has significantly increased the likelihood of extreme heat? 🌍 It’s a wake-up call for all sectors, especially those reliant on natural ecosystems like travel and tourism. The need for collaborative, actionable solutions is urgent. As we face these climatic challenges, what actions will you and your organizations take to advocate for sustainable practices? Share your thoughts and steps you’re implementing in your operations and planning. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #TravelIndustry #GetGreen https://lnkd.in/dHJHEV4A

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center - one of the cornerstone building blocks to help launch GetGreen.

At the Blue Pioneers Accelerator Program event in Monterey, I had the chance to meet the founder of GetGreen. This amazing app crowdsources the fight against global warming by empowering communities to take small actions that collectively reduce carbon emissions. For example, community members can choose to bike to work instead of driving, buy green products instead of meat, dry clothes outside rather than using a dryer, and more. Other ideas include for example options for optimizing when and where to train machine learning models, preferring data centers that use green energy over those relying on fossil fuels. As users make these eco-friendly choices, they earn credits and a "currency" that can be redeemed for various rewards. This innovative approach can also be applied within corporations, where employees can suggest ways to reduce CO2 emissions and generate projects. Ultimately, these initiatives could become part of Enterprise ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) projects, driving significant environmental impact. You can see dsetails by visiting their website at : https://www.getgreen.eco/

How's your leaf count this month in the #GetGreeApp??? If you earn at least 50 leaves this month your sustainable living efforts will go even further! GetGreen has partnered with the nonprofit One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every GetGreen user who earns 50 leaves during the month of June. One Tree Planted works worldwide to support global RE-forestation, combatting the effects of deforestation, wildfires, and climate change that have decimated our planet's green, oxygen-producing friends. All of the trees for the GetGreen June promotion will be planted in Oregon to promote healthier forests in the Pacific Northwest and replace those lost to forest fires and deforestation. #onetreeplanted #sustainableliving #Reforestation #ClimateChange #Oregon #PacificNorthwest #ForestRestoration #EnvironmentalConservation #GreenLiving