Green Energy Ohio (GEO) website

Green Energy Ohio (GEO) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices in Ohio.
GEO promotes renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass & low-impact hydro) statewide by acting as a clearinghouse to inform Ohioans on sustainable energy.

http://www.greenenergyohio.org/page.cfm?pageId=3

Fairgreentrade website

Fairgreentrade is a website designed to facilitate interactions between consumers interested in FGT goods and FGT retailers and manufacturers. FGTaims to create the easiest path for all interested parties to products,services and source materials. As the world of sustainable/green/organicproducts and services continues to grow, FGT aims to be a reliable resourcefor many audiences.Fairgreentrade offers specific areas of interest to narrow the search forFGT goods and to put visitors in contact with the companies or individualsthat will help them accomplish their goals. Whether you are a businesslooking for sustainable raw materials, a traveler looking for eco-tours andgreen hotels, a home builder sourcing energy-saving equipment, a home ownerlooking for a contractor to install FGT equipment, a supermarket sourcingorganic and natural products, or an individual who is just trying to get his or her arms around this way of life, Fairgreentrade is your source!

http://www.fairgreentrade.com/

Cleveland Green Building Coalition

The Cleveland Green Building Coalition is a nonprofit organization created to inform civic, business and building industry leaders as well as the general public about the economic, health and aesthetic benefits of green building.

http://www.clevelandgbc.org/

NBC News Green Stories

1. NBC News Story: :LED lights are lighting up with energy savings worth billions".
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22247015#22247015

2. NBC News Story: "Going green now includes new rules for recycling all those plastic bags".
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/vp/24296603#24296603

3. NBC News Story: "Two food makers that are doing their part to help the environment in the latest of the 'Our Planet' series".http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22464701#22464701

Progressive Cities Promote Green Living for Residents

ABC News Story: "Progressive Cities Promote Green Living for Residents"
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=4689929&page=1

Recycling Survey

Here is a survey the Recycling Committee is conducting! We will have copies of the survey on hand at the Earth Day celebration on April 19th.

Please mail completed survey to Town Hall, Attn: Recycling Committee, 27 E. Main St, Hudson OH 44236

Instructions: Please circle the appropriate answer(s).

1. Do you live within Hudson city limits?
a. Yes
b. No

2. About how long have you been a Hudson resident? ___________ years

3. Including yourself, how many people live at this household?
a. __________ Number of adults (18+)
b. __________ 18 – 5 years old
c. __________ 5 years and younger

4. Does the head of household’s job or office have a recycling program?
a. No
b. Yes, but pretty small/not well used
c. Yes, fairly good and well used
d. Don’t know.

5. Do you currently recycle at your home?
a. No
b. Yes
c. Don’t Know

6. What services do you use for recycling? (circle all that apply)
a. Curbside recycling through your waste hauler
b. Abitibi paper recycling bins at the churches and schools
c. Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center
d. Other (please specify)
















7. If so, how often do you set your recycling at the curb?
a. Rarely or never
b. About once a month
c. Every other week or more
d. Pretty much every week
e. Don’t know


8. If you do not recycle regularly, what are the primary reasons that you are not recycling regularly?

9. What materials are you currently recycling?
a. Metal: aluminum, steel, bi-metal cans
b. Plastic (please specify numbers)
c. Glass
d. Paper
e. Cardboard
f. Other (please specify)

10. What materials still seem to take up lots of space in your garbage?
















Recycling Goals and Service Fees
11. How important are the following items to you?

Very Important Somewhat Important Slightly Important Not Important Don’t Know/No Response

a. High quality of service in trash collection
Very Important Somewhat Important Slightly Important Not Important Don’t Know/No Response
b. Inexpensive trash and recycling service
Very Important Somewhat Important Slightly Important Not Important Don’t Know/No Response
c. Ability to recycle conveniently
Very Important Somewhat Important Slightly Important Not Important Don’t Know/No Response
d. Ability to recycle many materials
Very Important Somewhat Important Slightly Important Not Important Don’t Know/No Response

12. What percent of waste do you believe can be diverted from landfills – community-wide – through recycling, reduction, and other means?
a. ___________%
b. Don’t know

13. To the best of your knowledge, about how much you pay monthly for garbage and recycling services?
a. $________________ per month/quarter
b. Don’t know

Service Changes/Preferences/ Options

14. List the changes to recycling and waste services in Hudson you would support or oppose?


















Satisfaction

15. How satisfied are you with the current garbage and recycling service you receive?

Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don’t Know

Trash Service
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don’t Know
Recycling Service
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don’t Know
Materials Collected by Recycling Program
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don’t Know
Hazardous Waste Drop Off Site
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don’t Know
Cost of Recycling and Trash Service
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don’t Know
City education on Recycling
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Don’t Know