This morning in Council, I honored the recipients of Faith 2 Green's Environmentalists of the Year awards.
Faith 2 Green, formerly known as Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL), connects commitment to environmental protection with moral values of Judaism.
The organization operates a Green Sanctuaries Program, among others, that is working to reduce the carbon footprint of faith institutions throughout the nation. It is currently developing a Green Bulk Purchasing Program to help member institutions purchase environmentally-friendly products at reduced costs.
The recipients of this year's awards are:
The recipients of this year's awards are:
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Governor Gray and Sharon Davis
- Environmental Advocate of the Year: U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (WA)
- Environmental Businesses of the Year: Steve Glenn, Founder and CEO, LivingHomes
Ellen Strickland, Co-Owner, Livingreen
Gay Browne, Founder and CEO, Greenopia
