Sustainable Organizations

From the elementary school that installs a teaching garden for children, to the corporation that moves into a LEED-certified headquarters, to the small business that provides a living wage to employees -- businesses, schools, nonprofits and other organizations all have a role to play in the wider movement towards sustainability, and stand to benefit both economically and socially from doing so. 

Sustainable Fox Valley is committed to:

  • building awareness about sustainability within the business and nonprofit community
  • providing support to organizations seeking to improve their sustainability
  • recognizing and promoting successful efforts in the Fox Valley

Click on the left-hand link for resources regarding organizations with commitments to sustainability.

Scroll down to look at examples of organization-based sustainability projects happening in the Fox Valley.


   

Hoffman LLC, located in Appleton, has proven itself a leader in sustainable building design.

Packaging manufacturer Menasha Corporation builds sustainable principles into its operations.

    

    Harmony Cafe composts their coffee, filters and food waste, and works energeticallly to promote an inclusive, participatory community in the Fox Valley

The Fox Valley operations of SCA Tissue are highly visible due to the new wind turbines constructed on their property. 

   

   

Resources for Organizations

UW-Extension Sustainability Capacity Center.  Includes a wide range of information useful to households, neighborhoods, organizations and municipalities.

PROBE for Sustainable Business.  A sustainability assessment tool for organizations, utilizing the Natural Step sustainability framework.

SmartBrief on Sustainability.  Daily sustainability e-newsletter for businesses.

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