This presentation highlights some of the more value-centric, conservative reasons to "go green".

1. Caldwell Going Green Educating our Community Leading by Example

2. Objectives Define Sustainability Provide an overview of the reasons to “Go Green” Introduce CCC&TI’s new Institute for Sustainable Technology Explain how the IST can play a role in our community’s economic development

3. Sustainability

4. Sustainable Development Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

6. Reasons to Go Green… “In every deliberation we must consider the impact on the seventh generation…even if it requires having skin as thick as the bark of a pine.”

7. Reasons to Go Green… DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Windmills dot the western Dyessskyline; 100 percent of Dyess' energy comes from renewable sources like wind energy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Juenke)

8. Reasons to Go Green… Our American Tradition of Hunting and Fishing

9. Reasons to Go Green… In May 1992, 150 religious heads and prominent scientists joined together across historic antagonisms with “The Joint Appeal by Religion and Science for the Environment.” The National Religious Partnership On The Environment nrpe@nrpe.org

12. Renewable Energy Equipment

13. Biotechnology

14. Electronics

15. Polymers

16. Advanced textiles

19. Enhancing “Green” Markets Supply and Demand Business and Industry Contractors Entrepreneurship Consumers Course Offerings Lead by example

20. Key Course Offerings Going Green 101 – Business Going Green 101 – Consumer Sustainable Development Building Science Advanced HVAC Renewable Energy Technology Green Landscaping

21. Go Green 101 - Business Simple methods to reduce energy consumption Reduce waste Improve the bottom-line Importance of local sourcing Course is offered online Final session is a seated class Cost is $55

22. Go Green 101 - Consumer Sustainable Development Simple methods to reduce energy consumption Rethink wastefulness Basic renewable energy solutions Water harvesting solutions Importance of local heritage Course is hybrid seated/online Cost is $55

23. Back to the Basics Moral Responsibility Patriotic Healthy Economic Stability

24. Avoid “Greenwashing” Identify ways to enhance our people, our planet and our profits through education in sustainability Offer courses that are truly “green” in terms of content Educate the public on how they can contribute to the cause Lead by example

25. Final Thoughts Education Outreach through courses Market Development and Enhancement A healthier, more comfortable, community Destination for “Green Business” and sustainable lifestyles Leadership Campus Image – Be a good example! President’s Climate Challenge Cultural and Social Impact Stewardship Reduce energy use Reduce waste Cost avoidance