Earth Month Events

Join Mary Stelletello, Founder of Vista Global Coaching & Consulting, Wisconsin’s first certified B Corp and Scott Andersen, Co-Founder of Artisan Dental, B Local Wisconsin, Co-Chair for a brief overview and Q&A session to explore the journey of becoming a Certified B Corp and B Local Wisconsin.

What are Certified B Corps?

Certified B Corporations (B Corps) are a global network of individuals that all use business as a force for good in the world. B Corps are required to meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Today, there are more than 2,775 B Corps, which span across 60 different countries, and 150 different industries.

CUB and Outpost Natural Foods invite you to attend a 30 minute talk by CUB’s Executive Director Thomas Content. You are also invited to bring your utility bill and schedule a time at the utility bill clinic.

Enjoy complimentary refreshments and then listen in on the 30-minute presentation.

Free Utility Bill Clinic: Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to speak with a knowledgeable CUB staff member with questions about your utility bill. Time slots available after the program.

Get answers to questions regarding your electric utility bill including:

CUB will be on hand to explain everything, including information on energy saving resources and options!

Whether you are communicating with a client, a colleague or talking at a town hall meeting, being able to develop and deliver concise messages is key to helping people understand what sustainability is and how it can have an impact. This 45-minute hands-on workshop is designed to provide tools to improve the clarity and effectiveness of your communications efforts.

From the rising seas and the rushing flood waters to record-breaking heat waves and shifting landscapes, climate change is transforming the way we live. Our rapidly changing world requires us to adapt to a very different planet while imagining practical solutions to the challenges we face.

The Nelson Institute 2019 Earth Day Conference, Imagine and Adapt: Possibilities in a Changing World, will explore these challenges and resolutions through a number of straightforward, solution-focused sessions on topics such as adaptive infrastructure, environmental leadership, changes in agriculture and the cultural impact of climate change.

Featuring keynote speaker and climate-fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson, climate change adaptation leader Yolanda Joab, and leading thinkers and creative problem solvers, this conference will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about the innovative solutions available to help us adapt to the impacts of our changing reality.

Sustainability Northwoods is a group dedicated to helping educate the community on different environmentally conscious alternatives in the Northwoods and keeping our Earth healthy.

For nearly 9 years, Sustainability Northwoods has hosted an Earth Day Fair at various locations in the Rhinelander area. The Earth Day Fair consists of informational booths, speakers, student experiments/research, foods from various organic farms, etc. Many businesses and organizations with a focus on sustainability will be there; from Local Organizations to Local Farmers, to help share their visions and sustainability initiatives.

The theme of the 2019 Fair is "Here's looking at you, kid!" This theme will focus on youth involvement and much, much more!

 

This year, the Earth Day Fair will be hosted on Earth Day, Monday April 22, 2019 at Nicolet College in Rhinelander. With such a great turnout of over 500 visitors last year, we have the highest hopes of reaching out to more communities in Northern Wisconsin and increasing that number!

  

Call to Action

We Are Still In

We Are Still In is as a joint declaration of support for climate action, signed by more than 3,500 CEOs, mayors, governors, college presidents, and others. The organizations they represent comprise the largest and most diverse coalition of actors ever established in pursuit of climate action.

More than 2,700 leaders from America’s city halls, state houses, boardrooms and college campuses have shown their commitment to climate action in the US, demonstrating America’s enduring commitment to delivering on the promise of the Paris Agreement.

Consider joining your fellow Wisconsin businesses by showing your support!

Joint Finance Committee to Hold Public Hearings on Budget Bill

The Joint Committee on Finance announced that they will be holding four public hearings on Governor Tony Evers 2019-21 Biennial Budget proposal (Assembly Bill 56/Senate Bill 59) in April. 

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to tell key legislators about your support for the renewable energy! See RENEW's latest legislative blog for a summary of the major energy issues that have been identified by RENEW Wisconsin. 

Some of the key proposals in the Governor’s Budget bill include:

Public Hearing Schedule

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)* Oak Creek Community Center

8580 South Howell Avenue

Oak Creek, WI 53154 

Monday, April 15, 2019 (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)* University of Wisconsin – River Falls

University Center – Riverview Ballroom #260

500 Wild Rose Avenue

River Falls, WI 54022

Free Public Parking Accessible at PAY 1 LOT, North Second Street, River Falls, WI 54022

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)* University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

University Union - Phoenix Rooms

2430 Campus Court

Green Bay, WI 54311 

Please let RENEW know if you plan to testify at one of the hearings!

Jim Boullion, RENEW Wisconsin’s Director of Government Affairs, will plan to meet you at the hearing to help you with the process. If you have any questions about the hearings or would like more information about any of these energy related issues please contact Jim at [email protected]. 

Give Back

1% for the Planet

1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual membership and everyday actions. They advise on giving strategies, certify donations, and amplify the impact of their network.

They collaborate with individual and business members to identify environmental organizations that will make the greatest impact and align with your giving goals. As well as certify that every dollar contributed goes to a vetted, trusted nonprofit. Their members have given hundreds of millions of dollars to the environment, and their nonprofit partners are doing the hard work of restoring our planet for the future. 1% for the Planet's goal is to significantly increase the overall amount of global dollars going to help protect the planet with the smartest donations possible.

Learn more by watching the video below!