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The Illinois Green Business Association (IGBA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps businesses integrate green practices through education and engagement, causing a business to find profitability in sustainability.

Our vision is that a sustainable business culture is the standard practice of economic activity. Companies, communities, and consumers will thrive through healthy, mutually beneficial relationships that are diverse, resilient and balanced.

The Florida Native Plant Society is a non-profit formed in 1980 to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida and the use of Florida native plants in landscaping.

While some members are botanical, environmental or nursery professionals, most of us are just "regular" people who enjoy nature or gardening.

The Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is one of more than 20 chapters around the state.

Chapter activities include:

The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, MA with the mission to build a Massachusetts economy that is local, green and fair. In September 2013, SBN celebrated 25 years of supporting and building local entrepreneurship.

With over 1000 locally owned and independent businesses, affiliates and individuals participating in SBN’s projects and programs, SBN remains the leading organization of sustainable business in the state.

Dream in Green’s mission is to empower individuals to respond to climate change and other environmental challenges.

We assist diverse organizations, including schools, households, local governments and businesses, to reduce their environmental footprint. Through establishing partnerships, we develop, implement and oversee educational programs and workshops that promote environmentally sustainable behaviors among all age groups, with an emphasis on K-12 students.

Just about anything destined for the garbage or recycle bin can be transformed into the basis for a learning activity. That’s why RAFT Colorado (Resource Area for Teaching - Colorado) gathers unwanted items from local businesses and the community and upcycles them into interesting and unique learning activities for the classroom.

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The mission of The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation is to provide funding to improve energy efficiency, advance the development and use of renewable energy resources, and protect natural areas and wildlife habitat in communities all across Illinois.

Our principal program areas are Energy and Natural Areas. To date, we have awarded over 5,000 grants providing $258 million to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and other local and state government agencies.

The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE) works to ensure that everyone in Colorado has an opportunity to learn about our environment. Our programs include certification for environmental educators, natural resource career guidance, an environmental education advisory council, an annual conference for environmental education, and more.

WalkBoston is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving walking conditions in cities and towns across Massachusetts, to encourage better health, a cleaner environment and vibrant communities.

Founded in 1990, our goal is to make walking and pedestrian needs a basic part of the transportation discussion.