Going Green
Mayor James R. Fouts established the City of Warren Environmental Advisory Committee to promote energy efficiencey and conservation in the City of Warren.
Members:
From the Sierra Club: Jerry Hasspacher, Phyllis Lefebvre, Fred Charbonneau
City Staff: Bill Gambill, Lark Samoulelian
Warren City Council: Kelly Colegio
Wild Ones: Fred Kaluza
Overview
The committe plans events/programs to disperse information that promotes conservation in the City of Warren. The committee also meets with relevant Warren officials to establish conservation goals for City of Warren departments.
Information Available at Warren's Arbor Day Observance Event- May 6, 2012
Master Gardener:
Planting Trees and Shrubs
Right Tree, Right Location
Butterfly Garden:
How to Make a Butterfly Garden
White Pine Information:
What is a White Pine?
About the White Pine
Rain Barrels
A Guide to Responsible Residential Rainwater and Meltwater Management for Warren Residents
Biking
Macomb Orchard Trail Guide
For the LED Demonstration Project information, please click here.
Stimulus Money
Green Tips
Check out these conservation tips from the EPA!
Interested in carpooling? Register for MI Rideshare or by calling 866-510-POOL
Exercise and save gas money- follow these safety tips and ride your bicycle for transportation.
For your Home
The Michigan Department of Energy Labor and Economic Growth offers some great tips for making your home more energy efficient.
Energy Efficiency FAQ
The Natural Resources Defense Council offers many tips on Green Living.
Materials and Guides for a Green Home courtesey of the WARM Training Center.
Greening Detroit- Green Homes
For Businesses
Interested in making your business more environmentally friendly??
Visit the Small Business Association website for some tips for making your business green.
The Natural Resources Defense Council is a great resource with many ideas for running a green business.
Greening Detroit- Industrial Buildings; Commercial & Industrial Buildings
For the Community
Recycling Resources:
Involve all family members in your efforts to expand Warren’s Recycling Program! For more information, please visit the Sanitation Division webpage or click here to see the Warren Recycling Guide.
Visit Earth911.com for tips on recycling and to locate recycling centers in your area
Click here to see the dates of Macomb County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Warren Garden Club:
The Warren Garden Club works on various ‘green’ projects that help
keep Warren beautiful. Some projects include the Community Center
courtyard and the gazebo plantings on the Mound Road median.
Interested in getting involved? Please email Sue Keffert:
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Warren Community Gardens:
Mayor Fouts encouraged the creation of community gardens in Warren. Thank you to all that donated plants and time to create the first Warren Community Garden. Mayor Fouts also has a vision of butterfly waystations in Warren. For more information on establishing a monarch butterfly waystation in your backyard, please email Kelly Colegio at
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. To learn more about the Warren Community Gardens, visit their Facebook Page.
Sierra Club Warren Cool Cities:
Sierra Club's Cool Cities Program, led by volunteers around the country, is a collaboration between community members, organizations, businesses, and local leaders to implement clean energy solutions that save money, create jobs, and help curb global warming.
Interested in getting involved with the Sierra Club Warren Cool Cities team?
Visit http://coolcities.us/ for more information. Or email
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Wild Ones:
Wild Ones is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization that promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. Learn more at www.WildOnes.org.
