GreenMap

Think Global, Map Local!

Engaging communities worldwide to chart a sustainable future, Green Map System offers adaptable resources and award-winning iconography to both student and adult-led mapmaking projects. Highlighting green living, nature, cultural and social sites, over 350 editions have been published to date, as seen at GreenMap.org. Each is unique but all utilize the same set of Green Map Icons to highlight sites, pathways and resources in over 450 communities in 50 countries. In 2008, the OpenGreenMap.org mapmaking website will debut, adding an inclusive and interactive social media component to sustainable community development. Green Map System has been based in NYC since 1995, and in addition to creating resources for mapmakers worldwide, has published various citywide and themed editions of the Green Apple Map. Find out about getting involved and supporting this effort at GreenMap.org.

Urban Mentor

Socially Responsible, Triple Bottom Line Brand

UrbanMentor (UM) is a triple bottom line affinity lifestyle company that produces media, consumer products, and special events services for the new urban market. With the motto “Roc the Cause,” (UM) uses the contemporary pop culture marketing model combined with the power of online social networking, referral marketing and personal development methods to promote a socially responsible and sustainability culture to trend-setting, value based consumers. (UM)’s mission is to create socially responsible products and services that will inspire our customers in a way no other brand ever has.

As an affinity brand (UM) conveniently involves urban communities in supporting value-based consumerism while marketing social responsibility and eco consciousness as the “Next Hot Thing.” Through UM Media Group, the media marketing arm of UM, we provide companies with integrated advertising and sponsorship platforms for businesses targeting responsible and informed value-based consumers. In print, on-line and in person, UM Media Group introduces businesses to the rapidly growing value-based consumer pool who will loyally buy from, believe in and endorse their company. In addition, UM Media Group helps build value-based brand identity for companies across all popular media platforms. Our integrated advertising products leverage a natural connection to the new urban market, and fuse the values and aesthetics that appeal to this demographic.

Sterling Planet

Winner of the US Department of Energy 2007 Renewable Energy Marketer of the Year award

Sterling Planet is a sustainability pioneer and innovative supplier of renewable energy, energy efficiency and low-carbon solutions.

Sterling Planet offers comprehensive carbon neutral solutions for businesses, universities and organizations of all types, bringing together supply and demand side solutions in a rapidly emerging environmental market. The company currently is developing next-generation solar and bioenergy projects to produce ‘green power’ and verified carbon offsets and is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leaders partner, committed to net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its business operations.

Lower East Side Ecology Center

Lower East Side Ecology Center Mission:

Outstanding Renewal Enterprises, Inc. aka the Lower East Side Ecology Center has had three main objectives since its inception in 1987:

• 1. To provide community based recycling and composting programs to supplement existing NYC curbside programs,
• 2. To develop local stewardship of public open space and
• 3. To increase community awareness, involvement, and youth development through environmental education programs.

RideAmigos

RideAmigos is a free online Search Engine that connects people going the same way at the same time so they can Split a Taxi or Fill a Carpool anywhere on Earth!

Whether the daily commute to work or class, the one time ride to the airport, or even a road trip across country, RideAmigos will find your match. Plus, browse all current listings in your city with just one click!

love.fútbol

love.fútbol develops simple, safe soccer fields for children in impoverished communities worldwide. We envision a day when all children have the opportunity to fulfill their passion for soccer. The game itself is a catalyst for youth development, hope and inspiration.

To face a global demand we focus on simplicity, universality, sustainability and scalability. Our pilot project in Guatemala was designed for our global vision. We developed three soccer fields in three separate communities, each with a distinct culture and language: Ladino, Kaqchikel and Tz’utujil. Each soccer field was a different size and located in both rural and urban environments. The diverse success of our pilot is an indication that our model is replicable throughout Latin America and beyond.

Wearable Collections

Wearable Collections is a socially responsible company that is changing the way New Yorkers recycle clothes. Concerned with the 386 million pounds of textile waste entering New York City's waste stream annually, Wearable Collections has developed a way to make recycling clothes as easy as it is to recycle cans and paper in residential buildings. Wearable Collections provides a no cost, turn-key solution to recycling clothing and maintains the service with weekly pick-ups. Through the sale of the collected clothing, Wearable Collections is able to raise funds for various charitable organizations. By engaging New Yorkers, Wearable Collections teaches them that environmental solutions can be win-win.

DoRight Enterprises

DoRight Enterprises is an interdisciplinary curricular program (grades 7-12 and college) that "employs" students as consultants in a not-for-profit consulting firm.

DoRight consultants offer their expertise to help real world clients reduce operating costs, raise profits (when applicable), and reduce environmental impact.

DoRight clients include local businesses, hospitals, schools, homes, governmental offices, faith-based institutions, and more.

DoRight consulting groups can be set up within academic curricular programs in schools or universities, as after-school programs, or as private chapters within local communities.