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Girl Scouts can change the world and you can be part of it!
Girl Scouts of all ages are engaging in a nationwide, annual, signature community action project called Girl Scouts Forever Green. The project will grow as we near the celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouting in the United States in 2012.
Girl Scouts of Colorado was selected as a pilot council for this national initiative. Long-time advocates for the environment, Girl Scouts envision being at the forefront of environmental sustainability, leading schools and communities in using resources wisely.
Join Girl Scouts across Colorado as we make a huge impact on the environment! Watch Colorado get greener as girls put their plans into action and track their progress on a specifically designed Web site www.gsforevergreen.org
All Girl Scout troops, individual Girl Scouts, alumnae, friends and families can get involved today and be Forever Green!
Download the Forever Green Resource Guide and learn how to get started on your project today!
Thank you to the Walmart Foundation for its generous support of this program.
Project Focus Areas
(these are just a very few, check out the Girl Scouts of Colorado Forever Green Guide for more ideas and tips to get started.)
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Air Quality: Creating no-idling zones, replacing toxic art supplies and cleansers, planting trees and adding indoor plants |
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Waste Management: Composting, recycling, implementing waste-free lunches, eliminating junk mail |
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Water: Installing rain barrels, monitoring local water bodies, installing low flow faucets and toilets |
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Energy: Turning off lights, unplugging electronics when not in use, changing to compact fluorescent light bulbs |
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Green Space: Creating green space, improving green space, integrating green space into school activities |
