Exporting environmental know-how Wisconsin businesses are the nation's tenth largest exporters of environmental expertise and the United States is the world leader in providing environmental technology for such basic human needs as safe drinking water, sanitation and safe foods. There's an equally strong global demand for tools and techniques to measure climate change, improve wildlife habitat, conserve natural resources and measure biodiversity. Wisconsin firms have an international reputation for first-rate technology, engineering and management solutions. It all adds up to cleaner air Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air is a coalition of 260 groups, employers, schools and local governments in southeastern Wisconsin. To promote clean air, a business pairs up with a local school.
Kids create artwork to remind employees of ways they can contribute to cleaner air.
The companies donate time and money to the school. The partners are dedicated to reducing air pollution through voluntary actions. The program is considered one of the more effective voluntary efforts nationally, and has attracted the attention of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Dept. of Transportation for engaging communities and companies to achieve air quality goals. The partners received a substantial federal grant to run a public information campaign during 2000 and 2001, including print ads, television and radio ads, and a variety of public relations tools. Air emissions are a consequence of consumers using cars and small engines on hot summer days.