WEI Program News and Updates

News and Updates

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WEI in the News

1/21/2013
Happy to introduce our new intern for the semester. Welcome Julia Van Susteren!

12/21/2012
Here is the Green Tier 2012 Biennial Report. WEI Director John Imes serves as a Green Tier Adviser.  

6/11/2012
Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker signs an Executive Order to enhance the Wisconsin Green Tier program. 

6/11/2012
The Kansas City Star references the Green Built Home program as a model for Kansas City as the city moves towards implementing credible green home certification.

4/24/2012
WEI Executive Director, John Imes, will serve as a program adviser for Edgewood College's Sustainability Leadership Graduate Certificate Program. John, who is well known in the field as a leader in business sustainability, will share his experiences in sustainable leadership and business development.

4/17/2012
WEI Executive Director, John Imes, attended Wisconsin-Bhutan: The Sustainable Future honoring His Excellency Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba. The event, hosted by Organic Valley, celebrated sustainable efforts and future partnerships between Wisconsin and Bhutan. 

4/13/2012
WEI Executive Director, John Imes, joined former Minnesota Environmental Initiative Executive Director, Ciaran Mannion in Toronto for the Green Living Show. This show brought together seasoned experts in diverse fields to discuss how to make the world a greener place.

4/11/2012
WEI Executive Director, John Imes, served as a Green Tier Adviser for the South Central Regional Green Tier meeting. Representatives for several local businesses, including Didion Milling, Inc., Colony Brands, Inc., Madison Environmental Group, LLC, Webcrafters Inc., Lands' End, Nestle Purina, Environmental Compliance Systems, Inc., BIOFerm Energy Systems, Perfect Environmental Performance, LLC, and Edgewood College came together to share sustainable practices and lessons learned in the development and delivery of superior environmental performance.

3/27/2012
The Nelson Institute invited WEI Executive Director, John Imes, to a discussion with Van Jones about his views on environmental policy and his new book, Rebuild the Dream. 

2/20/2012
Atlanta-based architect, Carol Richards, discusses using WEI's Green Built Home program in Buildipedia.com's feature, Green Home of the Month.

News from WEI

Happy Earth Day from WEI
4/22/2012
WEI remembers Gaylord Nelson's legacy on the 32nd anniversary of Earth Day.

New Changes at WEI: Wisconsin Environmental Initiative
3/20/2012
In 1995, the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative formed to bring together businesses, government and citizen groups in a neutral forum to address the state's key environmental issues. Seventeen years later, our founding mission remains intact. Today, we work with stakeholders to craft workable policies and develop the tools to give Wisconsin businesses and communities credible market distinction AND preserve the state's resources and environment.

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