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 [[Paul Glover|Paul Glover]] suggests this idea
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This is a Wikidelphia idea page in which Paul Glover proposes a '''Philadelphia Green Pages''':
  
=== Philadelphia Green Pages:   ===
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<br>Our city already has several prominent green networking sources: Grid, Green Jobs Philly, Sustainable Business Network, Academy of Natural Sciences, PHENND, GPEN.org, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Farm to City, Volk Libre, the Food Guide, and more.
  
Our city already has several prominent green networking sources: [[Grid Magazine|Grid]], Green Jobs Philly, Sustainable Business Network, Academy of Natural Sciences, PHENND, GPEN.org, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Farm to City, Volk Libre, the Food Guide, and more.
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Of these, only SBN provides a categorized catalog. Green Jobs Philly has a single page which is not regularly updated. Grid and Green Jobs Philly provide categorized sections issue by issue. GPEN has an alphabetical list of environmental groups.  
 
 
Of these, only SBN provides a categorized catalog. Green Jobs Philly has a single page http://www.greenjobsphilly.org which is not regularly updated. Grid and Green Jobs Philly provide categorized sections issue by issue. GPEN has an alphabetical list of environmental groups.  
 
  
 
There is not yet a categorized green catalog which sets specific green standards, allows green businesses and nonprofit organizations to enter current information free into a moderated keyword-sortable list, then welcomes the general public to browse these entries.  
 
There is not yet a categorized green catalog which sets specific green standards, allows green businesses and nonprofit organizations to enter current information free into a moderated keyword-sortable list, then welcomes the general public to browse these entries.  
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The availability of such a service, print and online, would accelerate participation in existing groups and stimulate new initiatives.  
 
The availability of such a service, print and online, would accelerate participation in existing groups and stimulate new initiatives.  
  
<br>Here’s what I propose:
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<br>''Subject Matter''
 
 
Print and online (searchable, sortable) directory comprising three prime divisions:
 
 
 
For-profit, Non-profit, Government.
 
 
 
==== <br>Subject matter:  ====
 
 
 
Food, Fuel, Housing, Health, Transportation, Education, Clothing, Recycling &amp; Composting, Finance, Water, Air.&nbsp; Each of these would be introduced with a 200-word summary of possibilities.
 
 
 
The list would be moderated to admit local solution-oriented groups and programs inviting specific local action.&nbsp; It would not include mere crisis-oriented bad-news groups and media. It would not include mere general advocacy groups. They must invite participation in distinct actions.
 
 
 
<br>Specifically preferring solutions which:
 
 
 
• transfer authority to grassroots groups to lower the costs of living, using environmental technologies.
 
 
 
•&nbsp;decrease dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear power.
 
 
 
• decrease waste of water and contamination of air.
 
 
 
• provide effective alternatives to automobiles.
 
 
 
• provide nonprofit holistic health services.
 
 
 
• expand regional food self-sufficiency.
 
 
 
• expand reliance on regional upcycled materials.
 
 
 
• expand local manufacture of durable essential goods.
 
 
 
• promote mutual aid.
 
 
 
•&nbsp;release local creativity to accomplish the above.
 
 
 
• provide backing for community credits and neighborhood currencies.
 
 
 
<br>Purposes:&nbsp;
 
 
 
• stimulate action
 
 
 
• cross pollinate
 
 
 
•&nbsp;expand regional capability
 
 
 
• serve as resource for jobseekers, entrepreneurs, organizers, volunteers, interns, funders
 
 
 
==== <br>INFORMATION FIELDS:  ====
 
 
 
Name of group or initiative
 
 
 
• logo
 
 
 
• website
 
 
 
• email/s
 
 
 
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube channel and other social media
 
 
 
• phone
 
 
 
• contact person 1, contact person 2
 
 
 
• year started
 
 
 
• purpose (1,000 characters)
 
  
• specific actions public can take
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Here’s what I propose:
  
• internships
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Print and online (searchable, sortable) directory comprising three prime divisions: For-profit, Non-profit, Government.
  
• staff size
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Food, Fuel, Housing, Health, Transportation, Education, Clothing, Recycling &amp; Composting, Finance, Water, Air. Each of these would be introduced with a 200-word summary of possibilities.
  
• budget
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The list would be moderated to admit local solution-oriented groups and programs inviting specific local action. It would not include mere crisis-oriented bad-news groups and media. It would not include mere general advocacy groups. They must invite participation in distinct actions.
  
• tax-deductible?
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Specifically preferring solutions which:
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* Transfer authority to grassroots groups to lower the costs of living, using environmental technologies.
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* Decrease dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear power.
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* Decrease waste of water and contamination of air.
 +
* Provide effective alternatives to automobiles.
 +
* Provide nonprofit holistic health services.
 +
* Expand regional food self-sufficiency.
 +
* Expand reliance on regional upcycled materials.
 +
* Expand local manufacture of durable essential goods.
 +
* Promote mutual aid.
 +
* Release local creativity to accomplish the above.
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* Provide backing for community credits and neighborhood currencies.
  
• donate, Paypal
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<br>''Purposes''
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* Stimulate action.
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* Cross pollinate.
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* Expand regional capability.
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* Serve as resource for jobseekers, entrepreneurs, organizers, volunteers, interns, funders.
  
• proposals and new groups forming: (invite people to fill holes where not already listed)  
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<br>''Information Fields''
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* Name of group or initiative.
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* Logo.
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* Website.
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* Email(s).
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* Facebook, Twitter, YouTube channel and other social media.
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* Phone.
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* Contact person 1, contact person 2.
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* Year started.
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* Purpose (1,000 characters).
 +
* Specific actions public can take.
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* Internships.
 +
* Staff size.
 +
* Budget.
 +
* Tax-deductible?
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* Donate, Paypal.
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* Proposals and new groups forming: (invite people to fill holes where not already listed).
  
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<br>''Idea Contact''
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<blockquote>[[Paul Glover]]<br>(215) 805-8330<br>[http://www.paulglover.org paulglover.org]</blockquote>
  
[[Paul Glover|Paul Glover]]<br>(215) 805-8330<br>http://www.paulglover.org<br>
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==See Also==
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*[[Grid Magazine]]
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*[[Green Jobs Philly]]
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*[[Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN)]]
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*[[Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND)]]
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*[[Greater Philly Environmental Network (GPEN)]]
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*[[Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS)]]
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*[[Local Food Guide]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:06, 26 April 2018

This is a Wikidelphia idea page in which Paul Glover proposes a Philadelphia Green Pages:


Our city already has several prominent green networking sources: Grid, Green Jobs Philly, Sustainable Business Network, Academy of Natural Sciences, PHENND, GPEN.org, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Farm to City, Volk Libre, the Food Guide, and more.

Of these, only SBN provides a categorized catalog. Green Jobs Philly has a single page which is not regularly updated. Grid and Green Jobs Philly provide categorized sections issue by issue. GPEN has an alphabetical list of environmental groups.

There is not yet a categorized green catalog which sets specific green standards, allows green businesses and nonprofit organizations to enter current information free into a moderated keyword-sortable list, then welcomes the general public to browse these entries.

The availability of such a service, print and online, would accelerate participation in existing groups and stimulate new initiatives.


Subject Matter

Here’s what I propose:

Print and online (searchable, sortable) directory comprising three prime divisions: For-profit, Non-profit, Government.

Food, Fuel, Housing, Health, Transportation, Education, Clothing, Recycling & Composting, Finance, Water, Air. Each of these would be introduced with a 200-word summary of possibilities.

The list would be moderated to admit local solution-oriented groups and programs inviting specific local action. It would not include mere crisis-oriented bad-news groups and media. It would not include mere general advocacy groups. They must invite participation in distinct actions.

Specifically preferring solutions which:

  • Transfer authority to grassroots groups to lower the costs of living, using environmental technologies.
  • Decrease dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear power.
  • Decrease waste of water and contamination of air.
  • Provide effective alternatives to automobiles.
  • Provide nonprofit holistic health services.
  • Expand regional food self-sufficiency.
  • Expand reliance on regional upcycled materials.
  • Expand local manufacture of durable essential goods.
  • Promote mutual aid.
  • Release local creativity to accomplish the above.
  • Provide backing for community credits and neighborhood currencies.


Purposes

  • Stimulate action.
  • Cross pollinate.
  • Expand regional capability.
  • Serve as resource for jobseekers, entrepreneurs, organizers, volunteers, interns, funders.


Information Fields

  • Name of group or initiative.
  • Logo.
  • Website.
  • Email(s).
  • Facebook, Twitter, YouTube channel and other social media.
  • Phone.
  • Contact person 1, contact person 2.
  • Year started.
  • Purpose (1,000 characters).
  • Specific actions public can take.
  • Internships.
  • Staff size.
  • Budget.
  • Tax-deductible?
  • Donate, Paypal.
  • Proposals and new groups forming: (invite people to fill holes where not already listed).


Idea Contact

Paul Glover
(215) 805-8330
paulglover.org

See Also