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Jill Buck is the Founder and Executive Director of the Go Green Initiative and is also the owner of Buck Consulting. Jill lives with her family in Pleasanton, California. Full Bio
Doug is currently in training to run in the Chicago marathon. He is generously donating all the money he is raising to run in the Marathon to the GGI. Follow his training by reading his blog!
Blogs
Veterans Green Jobs
Aug 12, 10 - By: Jill Buck
Empowering Vets to Restore our Environment, Economy and Communities
Give them the tools, the training, and a mission – these Veterans have what it takes to help America transition to a green, clean economy.
On this week’s episode of Go Green Radio, (Friday, Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. PST/Noon EST on www.VoiceAmerica.com) we’ll talk with Garrett Reppenhagen, former sniper in the Army’s 1st Infantry Division ...
Hollywood Veteran and the Go Green Initiative Announce New Partnership to Produce Green News for Kids
Aug 5, 10 - By: Jill Buck
Hollywood actor, director and producer, Scott McGinnis, announces his partnership today with the Go Green Initiative to produce a weekly environmental news channel for kids. Teen journalists report on hard-hitting “green” news topics in a format that is fun and easy for kids to understand. The Go Green Initiative provides expert opinion and story development advice in order to maximize the stories’ relevance to kids.
“We ...
It's Not About Hugging Trees...it's About Planting Them
Jul 21, 10 - By: Jill Buck
Sometimes, all I need is the air that I breathe...
Jul 20, 10 - By: Jill Buck
5 Easy Tips to Green the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) of your Home & Business to protect your health and improve your workforce’s productivity 1. Use “green” cleaning products and techniques to reduce harmful effects of unhealthy chemical exposure. 2. Properly maintain your HVAC system to ensure good indoor air quality. 3. When painting, replacing carpeting or furniture, ... Jul 15, 10 - By: Jill BuckFast Company Contributor, Trung Le, Talks Education & Environment
According to this week’s Go Green Radio guest, more than half of the world’s population currently lives in an urban environment, and that number is expected to rise to 70% by the year 2050. In his most recent article for Fast Company, Trung Le writes, “These urban centers are supported by a diversity of interconnected systems and infrastructure that enhance the human condition (i.e. employment, culture, housing, education, transportation, ...