Green Light Award Nominations Open

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English - January 25, 2016 15:30 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Host Kathy Sipple speaks with Charlotte Wolfe, Regional Coordinator for Sustainable Indiana 2016 about the Green Light Awards. Indiana has long enjoyed the visionary efforts of its early Climate Leaders, the Hoosiers and organizations that have been lighting the way for the green movement to grow. In 2016, we are going to celebrate their achievements and dedication around our state. We are looking for people to nominate groups and individuals for consideration as a a Green Light leader who inspires you.

Many projects qualify in the areas of Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Transportation, Social Justice, Environmental Action in Air, Water, & Wildlife Habitat, Energy, and Waste Reduction, Reuse, or Recycling. We are looking for anyone who has climate solutions for people and the planet!

Charlotte and her husband Robert own Prairie Winds Nature Farm in Lakeville, Indiana. Find out more about this initiative on their website.