About greenUP!
greenUP! was started in 2008 to pull together environmental non-profits in the Reno-Tahoe region to share information and promote common initiatives.
Currently, greenUP! exists to help support efforts to carry out the work that supports greenUP!’s purpose of greening the planet.
greenUP! is a fiscal sponsor for the Green Business Engagement National Network (GBENN) and Reusable Reno. greenUP! founded the Nevada Green Business Network and is a founding member of the Green Dining Nevada coalition.
greenUP! is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. Our Tax ID is 88-0256088.
About greenUP!
greenUP! was started in 2008 to pull together environmental non-profits in the Reno-Tahoe region to share information and promote common initiatives.
Currently, greenUP! exists to help support efforts to carry out the work that supports greenUP!’s purpose of greening the planet.
greenUP! is a fiscal sponsor for the Green Business Engagement National Network (GBENN) and Reusable Reno. greenUP! founded the Nevada Green Business Network and is a founding member of the Green Dining Nevada coalition.
greenUP! is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. Our Tax ID is 88-0256088.
About greenUP!
greenUP! was started in 2008 to pull together environmental non-profits in the Reno-Tahoe region to share information and promote common initiatives.
Currently, greenUP! exists to help support efforts to carry out the work that supports greenUP!’s purpose of greening the planet.
greenUP! is a fiscal sponsor for the Green Business Engagement National Network (GBENN) and Reusable Reno. greenUP! founded the Nevada Green Business Network and is a founding member of the Green Dining Nevada coalition.
greenUP! is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.
Our Tax ID is 88-0256088.
why we operate
Mission & Purpose
greenUP! provides environmental education to businesses in Nevada, helping cut down on waste, reduce valuable resource consumption, and fight climate change in an environmentally safe and cost-effective manner.
why we operate
Misson & Purpose
greenUP! provides environmental education to businesses in Nevada, helping cut down on waste, reduce valuable resource consumption, and fight climate change in an environmentally safe and cost-effective manner.
why we operate
Misson & Purpose
greenUP! provides environmental education to businesses in Nevada, helping cut down on waste, reduce valuable resource consumption, and fight climate change in an environmentally safe and cost-effective manner.
Our Purpose
Why greenUP! Operates
- To serve as a coalition for organizations and individuals interested in environmental issues.
- To promote voluntary sustainability strategies that fit the needs of unique environments and the capacity of businesses everywhere.
- To educate the general public and organizations regarding environmental issues including but not limited to energy efficiency, green business programs and education about sustainable business topics, and climate change.
- Seek to establish public/private partnerships to encourage sustainability innovation across government, education, nonprofit and for-profit business sectors.
- To serve as a resource of sustainability expertise, networking and inspiration to create a more sustainable business culture and economy in the Truckee Meadows, Nevada, California and nationwide.
- To act as a fiscal agent and to seek funding for select sustainability initiative and projects that are consistent with greenUP!’s purpose, which are approved annually by the greenUP! Board of Directors.
Our Purpose
Why greenUP! Operates
- To serve as a coalition for organizations and individuals interested in environmental issues.
- To promote voluntary sustainability strategies that fit the needs of unique environments and the capacity of businesses everywhere.
- To educate the general public and organizations regarding environmental issues including but not limited to energy efficiency, green business programs and education about sustainable business topics, and climate change.
- Seek to establish public/private partnerships to encourage sustainability innovation across government, education, nonprofit and for-profit business sectors.
- To serve as a resource of sustainability expertise, networking and inspiration to create a more sustainable business culture and economy in the Truckee Meadows, Nevada, California and nationwide.
- To act as a fiscal agent and to seek funding for select sustainability initiative and projects that are consistent with greenUP!’s purpose, which are approved annually by the greenUP! Board of Directors.
Our Purpose
Why greenUP! Operates
- To serve as a coalition for organizations and individuals interested in environmental issues.
- To promote voluntary sustainability strategies that fit the needs of unique environments and the capacity of businesses everywhere.
- To educate the general public and organizations regarding environmental issues including but not limited to energy efficiency, green business programs and education about sustainable business topics, and climate change.
- Seek to establish public/private partnerships to encourage sustainability innovation across government, education, nonprofit and for-profit business sectors.
- To serve as a resource of sustainability expertise, networking and inspiration to create a more sustainable business culture and economy in the Truckee Meadows, Nevada, California and nationwide.
- To act as a fiscal agent and to seek funding for select sustainability initiative and projects that are consistent with greenUP!’s purpose, which are approved annually by the greenUP! Board of Directors.
Protecting our people and planet
Statement in Support of Social & Environmental Justice:
greenUP! is dedicated to the work we believe will change our communities for the better and advance the well-being of all. We believe that sustainable business practices will improve the future of our communities, and we are dedicated to ensuring that this positive impact is available to everyone. We are committed to the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all community members.
We acknowledge that to make true positive impact, we must be committed to doing environmental work that will benefit everyone, including communities that have historically faced the worst consequences of environmental degradation.
We acknowledge our role in changing the social status quo and are committed to staying engaged and active in social environmental justice issues.
Sincerely,
The greenUP! team
Protecting our people and planet
Statement in Support of Social & Environmental Justice:
greenUP! is dedicated to the work we believe will change our communities for the better and advance the well-being of all. We believe that sustainable business practices will improve the future of our communities, and we are dedicated to ensuring that this positive impact is available to everyone. We are committed to the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all community members.
We acknowledge that to make true positive impact, we must be committed to doing environmental work that will benefit everyone, including communities that have historically faced the worst consequences of environmental degradation.
We acknowledge our role in changing the social status quo and are committed to staying engaged and active in social environmental justice issues.
Sincerely,
The greenUP! team
Protecting our people and planet
Statement in Support of Social & Environmental Justice:
greenUP! is dedicated to the work we believe will change our communities for the better and advance the well-being of all. We believe that sustainable business practices will improve the future of our communities, and we are dedicated to ensuring that this positive impact is available to everyone. We are committed to the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all community members.
We acknowledge that to make true positive impact, we must be committed to doing environmental work that will benefit everyone, including communities that have historically faced the worst consequences of environmental degradation.
We acknowledge our role in changing the social status quo and are committed to staying engaged and active in social environmental justice issues.
Sincerely,
The greenUP! team
Meet Our Great Team
Board of Directors
Donna Walden
President of the greenUP! Board
Dr. Sandra Carroll
Vice President of the greenUP! Board
Cassie Carroll
greenUP! Board Secretary
Meet Our Great Team
Board of Directors
Donna Walden
President of the greenUP! Board
Dr. Sandra Carroll
Vice President of the greenUP! Board
Cassie Carroll
greenUP! Board Secretary
Advisory Board
Linda Miller
Advisory Board
Staff
Erica Gallegos
Program Coordinator for Western Nevada College
Sapphire Arana-Ramos
Green Dining Program Coordinator, Southern Nevada
Staff
Sapphire Arana-Ramos
Green Dining Program Coordinator, Southern Nevada
Erica Gallegos
Program Coordinator for Western Nevada College
Green Business Engagement National Network (GBENN)
greenUP! is a fiscal sponsor for GBENN, a consortium of local, state-wide, and national green business programs from across the United States. Their mission is to facilitate sharing and relationship-building among green and/or sustainable business engagement programs across the U.S. in order to advance the national interests of such locally-focused approaches and spread effective practices.
To provide opportunities for relationship development and the sharing of best practices, the leadership team hosted a number of GBENN Summits in 2016, 2018 and 2021. GBENN is growing in leaps and bounds. At the 2021 GBENN Summit in Longmont, CO, long-term strategic planning was initiated to take the growing organization forward in terms of membership, strategic initiatives, and operational structure.
Green Business Engagement National Network (GBENN)
greenUP! is a fiscal sponsor for GBENN, a consortium of local, state-wide, and national green business programs from across the United States. Their mission is to facilitate sharing and relationship-building among green and/or sustainable business engagement programs across the U.S. in order to advance the national interests of such locally-focused approaches and spread effective practices.
To provide opportunities for relationship development and the sharing of best practices, the leadership team hosted a number of GBENN Summits in 2016, 2018 and 2021. GBENN is growing in leaps and bounds. At the 2021 GBENN Summit in Longmont, CO, long-term strategic planning was initiated to will take the growing organization forward in terms of membership, strategic initiatives, and operational structure.