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Boston Green Plan

Boston Green Ribbon Commission
Carbon Free Boston: Report
The Carbon Free Boston report, undertaken at the request of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, identifies the specific and measurable steps the City of Boston must take to meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The report found that to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, Boston must pursue three mutually-reinforcing strategies in key sectors: 1) deepen energy efficiency while reducing demand, 2) electrify as much possible, and 3) purchase 100 percent clean energy. 
Carbon Free Boston will inform the City of Boston’s Climate Action Plan update, which will focus on high-priority next steps to reduce carbon pollution and create a healthy, thriving and resilient Boston.
* https://www.greenribboncommission.org/document/executive-summary-carbon-free-boston/
Boston’s Commitment: Achieve Net Zero Carbon Energy Sources by 2050
Boston is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent (over 2005) by 2020 and achieving net zero carbon energy sources by 2050, even as the city grows. City leaders have also pledged to prepare, in numerous ways, for the effects of climate change.
* https://www.greenribboncommission.org/story/purpose/ 
* https://www.greenribboncommission.org/story/themes/
* https://www.greenribboncommission.org/story/approach/
The Green Ribbon Commission provides a place where the climate conversation can take place – to develop and debate new ideas, policies, and projects – between the City of Boston and its private sector leaders.
A Structured Network
The Green Ribbon Commission and City leaders believe that by aligning the work of many sectors, Boston can create a greener, healthier and more prosperous city, inspiring other communities across the country and the world.
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Follow Our Green Progress, Use Our Planning
* https://www.greenribboncommission.org/news/
* https://www.greenribboncommission.org/library/
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Category:Boston
Category:Climate Change
Category:City-County Governments
Category:City Governments
Category:Climate Policy
Category:Ecology Studies
Category:Green Best Practices
Category:Green Business
Category:Massachusetts
Category:Networking
Category:Renewable Energy
Category:Planet Citizens
Category:Planet Citizens, Planet Scientists
Category:Policies
Category:Resilience
Boston University, MA Green Construction

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.bu.edu/green/construction/
Description:
Boston University incorporates many sustainable practices into its major construction projects. As an example, the University is just beginning Student Housing -- Phase II, a second high-rise student residence building on the John Hancock Student Village site. This facility will provide an on-campus home for 960 students, with two lounge floors, office space, computer labs, laundry facilities and a large activities room, all in a two-tower configuration. The building, on the north side of Agganis Arena, will provide magnificent views of Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge.
The following are some aspects of that project that contribute to sustainability:
Sustainable Building Site
* The project is in a dense, urban environment with existing infrastructure (heating plant, etc.) limiting urban sprawl and protecting existing greenfields
* Mass transit system is easily accessible
* Bicycle storage and on-site shower facilities for cyclists
* Absence of additional on-site parking encourages use of mass transit
* The project has not increased the rate or quantity of stormwater runoff to the watershed
* Highly reflective roofing materials reduce heat-island effect
Innovation and Design
* Transparent double-glazed low-E coated glass to reduce heat and cooling loss
Indoor Environmental Quality
* Natural daylight in 90% of indoor spaces
* No-smoking policy throughout
* CO2 -- demand control ventilation
Materials and Resources
* Dedicated area for storage and collection of recyclable materials
Energy and Atmosphere
* Occupancy sensors for lighting controls
* Occupancy sensors for suite fan coil units
* Fully automated systems optimize building energy consumption
* Ventilation system uses filtered, unconditioned outside air for cooling during the late fall, winter, and early spring
* Heat pipe energy recovery coil transfers heating and cooling energy from exhausted air to fresh air supply
* Refrigeration and fire-suppression systems free of ozone-depleting chemicals
* Indirect evaporative cooler for sensible heat recovery in cooling season
* Variable frequency drives installed on hot water pumps and secondary chilled water pumps
* Oversized cooling tower to reduce motor horse power required
* Electronically communicated motors installed with fan coil units for increased efficiency
Water Efficiency
* Low flow fixtures reduce potable water usages
Category:Building Standards
Category:Colleges
Category:Massachusetts
Category:Policies
Boston University, MA Green Purchasing

Type: Policy
Status: Initiated in 2004
Source File: http://www.bu.edu/green/purchasing/
Description:
Since early 2004, Boston University has practiced Green Purchasing, or the preferential procurement of supplies and services that have as little environmental impact as possible. In the past few years, the Office of Purchasing Services has developed primary contracts with several suppliers including Office Depot and Fisher Scientific that offer alternative “green” products for both office and laboratory. BU has continued to reduce supply chain waste through consolidated ordering and scheduled deliveries, so that products are delivered in bulk instead of through many smaller deliveries, and reductions in supplier packaging materials. These efforts, along with the purchase of BU’s first hybrid vehicle in 2005, the Office of Purchasing Services has actively demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability.
BU also encourages employees to consider environmental factors in all purchasing decisions. This step involves giving preference to products and services that have a lesser effect on public health and the environment, as compared to competing products or services that serve the same purpose. An ideal product will be made from recycled material, be recyclable, and use minimal packaging material.
Future Initiatives
Over the next two years, Boston University Purchasing Services will continue to work toward a more formal framework of sustainability within its supply chain. Actions and guidelines include:
* Regular audits of supplier sustainability efforts; identification of selected opportunities to purchase products and services that are produced and sold by businesses that have management policies and practices concerned with the environment.
* Development of an Environmental Quality Management System, such as ISO 14001.
* Measurement and management of purchased recycled content products, bio-based products, alternative fuel products, alternative fuels, and non-ozone depleting products; metrics and improvement targets for recycling and waste reduction.
* Heightened environmental awareness by faculty, staff and students of purchasing and supply chain management as a key driver toward BU sustainability; continued employee education, supplier partnerships and demonstrated successes.
Category:Buy Green Policy
Category:Colleges
Category:Massachusetts
Category:Policies
Botswana

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botswana
* https://www.google.com/maps/place/Botswana
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* https://www.lonelyplanet.com/botswana
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationally_determined_contribution
* https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/all-about-ndcs
* https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs
Bosnia and Herzegovina First NDC (2021 - Updated Submission) 
Bosnia and Herzegovina First NDC (2017 - Archived) 
INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Botswana's INDC plan - PDF
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Category:Botswana
Category:Africa
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Boulder, CO Children, Youth and Family Mediation

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4612&Itemid=1901
Description:
Our mission is to promote communication and dispute resolution through various techniques such as mediation, facilitation, training, presentations, referrals, consumer awareness, and education with the Boulder Community.
The city of Boulder Children, Youth and Family Mediation Program provide a variety of services to residents, students, and schools in the city of Boulder. We facilitate communication between parties who are in negotiation or conflict, we help people come together to communicate effectively, generate options and solutions that work for all parties. We are dedicated to assisting children, youth and families by providing the following services in English and Spanish:
* Mediation including: What is Mediation, Parent-Teen/Family, Teen-Teen
* Restorative Justice Mediation for Juveniles
* Resources & Referrals
* Life Skills Classes
* Facilitation
* Classroom presentations for youth in Boulder schools: Increasing Communication Skills, the Mediation Process, Restorative Justice Principles and Decision Making. 
Category:City Governments
Category:Colorado
Category:Mediation
Category:Programs
Boulder, CO Citizens Pass First Carbon Tax in Nation

Type: Ballot Initiative
Status: Passed on 11/7/06
Source File: http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=6136
Text:
BALLOT ISSUE NO. 202
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN TAX
Shall City of Boulder taxes be increased $860,265 annually (in the first year), and up to $1,342,000 each year thereafter for the period of April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2013, by authorizing the city council to levy and collect a Climate Action Plan Tax as an excise tax upon persons consuming electricity as residential, commercial, or industrial customers, and providing an exemption for voluntary purchases of utility provided wind power. The tax shall be established with a first year rate of $0.0022 per kilowatt hour (kwh) for residential customers, $0.0004 per kwh for commercial customers, and $0.0002 per kwh for industrial customers. The tax shall take effect on April 1, 2007 and expire on March 31, 2013, and shall be for the purpose of funding a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The measure would establish city council authority to increase the tax after the first year up to a maximum permitted tax rate of $0.0049 per kwh for residential customers; $0.0009 per kwh for commercial customers; and $0.0003 per kwh for industrial customers.
Tax revenues generated would be used to implement programs to increase energy efficiency, increase renewable energy use, reduce emissions from motor vehicles, and take other steps toward the goal of meeting the Kyoto Protocol and in connection with the Climate Action Plan Tax, shall the full proceeds of such taxes at such rates and any earnings therefrom be collected and spent without limitation or condition, and without limiting the collection or spending of any other revenues or funds by the City of Boulder, under article X, section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?
And in connection with the Climate Action Plan Tax, shall the full proceeds of such taxes at such rates and any earnings therefrom be collected and spent without limitation or condition, and without limiting the collection or spending of any other revenues or funds by the City of Boulder, under article X, section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?
Category:Ballot Initiatives
Category:City Governments
Category:Climate Policy
Category:Colorado
Category:Energy Policy
Boulder County, CO Partners for a Clean Environment

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.bouldercounty.org/health/environ/p2/businesses.htm
Description:
Support Environmentally Friendly Business
Have you heard the adage, “every dollar is a vote?” Consumers can vote for the environment by seeking out businesses that prevent pollution in their operations.
Boulder County is proud to support the Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) Program. PACE is a partnership of local governments and businesses to encourage and recognize environmental achievements.
PACE Partners are going beyond regulatory requirements to achieve environmental excellence through pollution prevention. There are more than 200 PACE-certified businesses and organizations in Boulder County and portions of Weld County.
Become a PACE-Certified Business
Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) is a partnership of local governments and businesses to encourage and recognize environmental achievements. PACE is a voluntary program that motivates and assists businesses to be leaders in their community.
PACE partners receive:
* Recognition for their accomplishments
* Free hands-on technical assistance
* Information on new regulations and money-saving opportunities 
Boulder County is proud to support the PACE Program in partnership with local governments across Boulder County and in portions of Weld County.
For more information, please visit the official PACE website: http://www.pacepartners.com/.
Category:Boulder
Category:Colorado
Category:County Governments
Category:Green Business
Category:Programs
Boulder County, CO Purchasing More Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.bouldercounty.org/sustain/transportation/fleet.htm#hybrid
Description:
Hybrid vehicles improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Boulder County began purchasing hybrid vehicles in 2001 and has since converted a total of 15 vehicles in our fleet to hybrid power. In 2007, we purchased two additional hybrids. The additional cost of the more fuel-efficient vehicles is partially offset by government rebates of up to $3,434 per vehicle.
Plug-in Hybrids
Plug-in Hybrids offer even greater fuel savings and reduced emissions. Still a somewhat experimental process, PHEV vehicles have an increased battery capacity to enable the vehicle to travel further using only electric power. The batteries are charged by plugging in the vehicle when parked, and during the first several miles they draw power from the electric grid, thus using less gasoline. Converting hybrid vehicles to plug-in hybrids results in impressive fuel savings and emissions reductions: the conversion reduces volatile organic compounds by 78 percent, carbon monoxide by 89 percent and carbon dioxide by 30 percent.
The system can access over 20 times more energy, and tests claim that average drivers will get 100 mpg with the plug-in hybrids.
Solar Plug-in Hybrids
Boulder County will purchase three electric hybrids in 2008 and will convert them to plug-in so that they may charge their batteries using electricity harnessed through the County's solar power system on the West Wing of the downtown County Courthouse. The County will test the vehicles' overall power usage, fuel economy, and benefit in terms of cost and environmental benefits. The project is funded through a Federal grant and is scheduled to last two years.
These vehicles will utilize a 10-kilowatt solar array and electricity stored in the electric grid to charge their batteries. The solar power system ties into the electric grid, allowing the County to buy and sell our electricity at market prices. Xcel Energy offers a rebate of $4.50 per watt for systems up to 10-kilowatts, which would translate into $45,000 of rebates to the County. Thus, after the rebate, the final cost of the program is estimated at $35,000.
Read more about the plug-in hybrid program and a related ethanol fuel program in the Ethanol Fuel Implementation Program summary (PDF).
Category:Colorado
Category:County Governments
Category:Policies
Category:Transportation
Bowdoin College, ME Annual Give & Go Sale

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.bowdoin.edu/sustainability/campus-involvement/annual-give-and-go-sale.shtml
Description:
The 2008 Give & Go was a success, raising over $40,000!
Read more about this year's sale here...
At the close of every school year, Bowdoin students leave behind thousands of possessions – everything from clothes to couches, shoes to skis, and rugs to reading material. Thanks to the Give & Go sale, these items are salvaged and resold, with the profits divided among local non-profit organizations according to their volunteer hours.
As students head home, they place donations in large cardboard collection bins. Through an incredibly impressive effort, volunteers collect, clean and eventually sell the student donations back to the community. Everything except food and toiletries are sorted and sold; these items are donated to the Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program.
The growing enthusiasm throughout the Brunswick community lead more people to Give & Go each year. Although the sale doesn't begin until 8 AM on Saturday, some arrive 6 AM or earlier to be the first to dive into the unbeatable bargains. Hundreds of people traipse through the arena in a single day, almost clearing the cavernous space by the 3 PM. Any remaining clothing is packed and sent to charities overseas, and non-clothing items are donated to local charities,including the Salvation Army and the 7th Day Adventist Community Center.
To read more about the History of Bowdoin’s Give & Go sale,click here…
Category:Bowdoin College
Category:Colleges
Category:Maine
Category:Programs
Category:Recycling
Bowling Green State University, OH Reaffirming Commitment to Diversity

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted (date not given)
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/oed/page7701.html
Text:
WHEREAS, Bowling Green State University's Board of Trustees has historically been committed to diversity among the University's faculty, staff, students, and programs as evidenced by its resolutions of March 1987 and June 1991; and
WHEREAS, Bowling Green State University has long had a stated commitment to diversity as an educational value, and has sought to implement initiatives to enhance diversity in its student population, workforce and curriculum; and
WHEREAS, Bowling Green State University enunciates its commitment to diversity as being inherent to its vision of becoming a premiere learning institution with specific responsibility for serving the multicultural communities of Ohio, the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, Bowling Green State University has established offices and personnel responsible for recruiting students of color, and whereas their efforts have resulted in increased numbers of students of color attending the University; and
WHEREAS, Bowling Green State University has one of the oldest Ethnic Studies Departments in the country having been established in 1970, and whereas the department's efforts have resulted in an integration of diversity across the curriculum; and
WHEREAS, Bowling Green State University has achieved a reputation for leadership in diversity education among American colleges and universities by establishing a cultural diversity requirement for its students in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Bowling Green State University through its Center for Multicultural and Academic Initiatives provides important retention services to students of color and offers diversity training and educational programming which benefit the entire University community; and
WHEREAS, Bowling Green State University has adopted a Diversity Plan designed to increase representation of minority faculty and staff, promote greater civility and tolerance of racial and ethnic differences, and position the University to positively meet the demographic challenges of the 21st century;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Bowling Green State University endorses the affirmative efforts being taken to achieve greater diversity among our students and employees, and expresses its continued support of the institutional commitment to diversity as an educational value. 
Category:Colleges
Category:Diversity
Category:Ohio
Category:Resolutions
Bowling Green State University, OH Recycling Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/recycling/
Description:
Welcome
Thanks to a supportive community, the future of BGSU recycling looks bright. Grants and assistance has provided a pathway for growth and development for the BGSU Recycling Program.With increased education, awareness, and cooperation from the students, faculty, and staff, BGSU Recycling will continue to do its part in creating a more environmentally friendly campus.
Activities
BGSU Recycling conducts business seven days a week. Collection is done through part-time student labor, a full-time staff, and contracted labor. Public relations and education programs are coordinated by student employees as well.
Recycling Program
Recycling stations have been placed on virtually every floor of every building on campus, totaling over 900 bins at over 250 stations. Grants from the ODNR DRLP have supported this expansion. Campus community members (students, faculty, staff and visitors) "feed" recycling bins in offices, classrooms and public areas.Full-time staff members and student workers collect the materials from the floors of the buildings and move it to central collection sites. Ultimately, all collections are deposited in 30 yard roll-off containers at our "Z-Wall".
Quantifiable Results
Current results in terms of tons of material recycled and percent of the waste stream diverted from landfills demonstrates that the BGSU Recycling Program is making a strong effort to promote sustainability on campus. Since 1994, the BGSU Recycling Program has sold over $390,000 in recyclable materials and avoided over $400,000 in landfill fees.
Mission Statement
The goal of the Recycling Program at BGSU is to preserve the environment, educate the BGSU community, and conserve natural resources and energy through sound solid waste management practices, and to provide the BGSU community with the opportunity to recycle. 
Category:Colleges
Category:Ohio
Category:Programs
Category:Recycling
Bozeman, MT Supporting the Diversity of the Community

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 12/20/04
Source File: http://www.bozeman.net/WebLink7/DocView.aspx?id=2510
Text:
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3764
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, DECLARING THAT "ALL ARE WELCOME HERE", AND SUPPORTING THE DIVERSITY OF THE COMMUNITY.
Because the Gallatin Valley has traditionally been a place where rivers and cultures meet,
Because Native Peoples continue to share this sacred earth with others,
Because the labor of ancestors of all religions, races, and ethnicities built our communities,
Because everyone benefits when human rights are respected, and protection of these rights is
the responsibility not only of individuals but also of civic institutions and governments,
Because acceptance and tolerance are as necessary for economic viability as they are for
personal growth,and
Because diversity promotes respectful, creative, and humane communities,
We, the undersigned, declare our individual and collective resolve to:
* Honor and welcome human diversity,
* Promote tolerance and inclusiveness in our public endeavors and private actions,
* Work to end silence and stop the spread of hate, And, in so doing,
* Build just and caring communities, congregations, workplaces, schools and homes.
Category:City Governments
Category:Human Rights
Category:Montana
Category:Resolutions