March 18, 2011

We have to stop cutting down trees. This is getting serious…

Agenda  Welcome & (re) Introductions…  Newcomers – special welcome – song details  BP Gulf Spill – April 22 to July 15  quiz  Debbie Dilks Congratulations – Alloway  Salem County Environmental Challenge  Going Green website upgrade & helpful links  Billy Steets, NJ SmartStart Buildings  2009/2010 targets – accomplished?  2010/2011 plans October 20, 2010

Agenda  Welcome & (re) Introductions…  Sustainability & Let’s Make Some Noise  Salem County Environmental Challenge (4/20!)  Direct Install – energy – NJ SmartStart  Mannington Mills 2010 solar upgrade – Phase 2  Going Green website – need stuff  2010/2011 targets & plans  Story Telling - Successes  Special guest – Sal Mangiafico  Next meeting? March 18, 2011

Salem County Academy of Teaching & Learning “Going Green – It’s a Journey” Salem Community College Dave Kitts – VP Environment February 6, 2009

What it means for all of us. “SUSTAINABILITY”

What is sustainability? Commonly accepted definitions:  We’re not overextending ourselves today in light of the needs of generations to come.  Triple bottom line – balanced values –3Es – (social) equity, environment & economics –3Ps – people, planet & profit

1st E – Economics (Profit)  The industrial revolution  Sales, profits, growth  Smokestacks  Rampant pollution

2 nd E – Ecology (Place)  Early ‘60’s thru ‘80’s  Environmental movement  Crying Indian  Jacque Cousteau  EPA  Strong regulations  Command & Control

2 nd E – Ecology (Place)  Late ‘80’s, early ‘90’s  2 E’s can work  Can co-exist…be compatible  Industrial Compliance - “can make $ but must protect environment”  “Greening” of industry

3 rd E-Equity (People)  World is changing  Fairness, justice, social, & global responsibility  Global conferences-WTO events

So Many Issues  Child labor  Crime  Equal pay for equal work  Educational inequity  Corporate power  Drug abuse & economic machine  Globalization  War  Civil unrest

“ Triple Bottom Line ” Social Equity (People) Environmental Protection (Place) Economic Development (Profit) Need Balance S

3 Need to Work Together  A journey- companies at different places  Groups & sectors at different places  Countries at different places  Requires conscious decisions

This is a principle approach - not an end point

NJ SmartStart Buildings Opportunities for Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Customers

Mannington Mills, Inc. Leadership Meeting – September 9, 2010 – Salem, New Jersey

Solar System AdditionTotal Number of Panels 2,8701,0923,962 Acres Annual Output (KWH)

Welcome Salem County Going Green Project Sponsored by Mannington Mills and Salem County Schools, New Jersey This project is designed for teachers in Salem County, New Jersey, Grades 1 through 12 to help them engage students in activities that encourage conservation, recycling and environmental awareness. Become an integral part of the movement across Salem County to bring environmental awareness and activities right into the classrooms of county schools, with Mentoring from Mannington Mills. Through a sequence of workshops over a year, teachers will learn about environmental issues, how they can be applied to their classroom and how their schools can Going Green with students assessing whether their school is accomplishing their goals Congratulations to Mannington Mills for receiving these awards: The NJASCD award for Partnerships in Education. The award was presented to Mannington at the NJASCD State Conference… Working together for a better future. Schools  Alloway  Elmer  Elisinboro  Lower Alloway Creek  Mannington  Oldsman  Pennsgrove  Pennsville  Pittsgrove  Quinton  Salem  Upper Pittsgrove  Woodstown Archives  Newspaper Article for April 8 th  Dave’s first power point  Dave’s second power point  Forms Home l News l Links l Resources l Archives l Contacts

o continue effective usage of metrics & audits in schools o continue to seek recycling improvements in schools o explore organic composting options (ex. Wilmington Organic Recycling Center – Peninsula Compost Inc.) o develop a helpful mechanism to “measure” the qualitative changes in students (“journal” idea) o support & engage in county-wide efforts regarding renewable energy options for schools (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) o include an energy supplier to discuss electricity at the fall meeting. Working together for a better future. Schools  Alloway  Elmer  Elisinboro  Lower Alloway Creek  Mannington  Oldsman  Pennsgrove  Pennsville  Pittsgrove  Quinton  Salem  Upper Pittsgrove  Woodstown Archives  Newspaper Article for April 8 th  Dave’s first power point  Dave’s second power point  Forms Home l News l Links l Resources l Archives l Contacts Goals Set for the school year.

Wednesday, March 18, :30AM MANNINGTON MILLS *** New members are encouraged to attend*** TOPICS: Guest Speaker: Salvatore S. Mangiafico He will be speaking about educational and technical support Rutgers Cooperative Extension can provide to Going Green Salem, including Rain gardens and composting. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PLEASE RSVP TO CRYSTAL BY March 1 st

We are thrilled to announce the Mannington Mills Stand On A Better World Scholarship for 2011! The Stand On A Better World Scholarship will award five $1,000 scholarships to Salem County students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and plan to continue their education beyond high school. Mannington has always been a company that cares about the community it calls home – namely, Salem County. This scholarship is designed to recognize and reward others who share this philosophy. The scholarship is solely funded from our employees by donations and fundraisers. The link to our website is here for your use and distribution to students, family, or friends. Mannington dependents are eligible! Help us get the word out about this scholarship. Posters and brochures are on their way to Salem County schools. Our website:

We have to stop cutting down trees. This is getting serious.