FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in partnership with the Urban Institute at Monmouth University and the Monmouth County Cool Cities Partnership, held a “Green Team” training session designed to help residents learn how to create a climate action plan.

 

“This was the second time we offered Green Team training,” Freeholder Director Barbara J. McMorrow said. “By forming a local Green Team, citizens can become empowered to do their part to protect the environment. Each individual’s actions will become a part of a greater movement toward sustainability.”

 

Volunteers are organizing Green Teams that empower people to help the environment by becoming more energy efficient through the reduction of waste and improved reuse and recycling.

 

“This training is designed to bring people and resources together,” said McMorrow. “Our lead speaker was Stockton College’s Patrick Hossay, a professor of political science, who offered insight into sustainability and environmental policy issues. The Green Team trainees also offered information to each other and discussed the possibility of using grant funding to move their initiatives forward.”

 

The Green Team training follows the county’s series of Environmental Luncheons, which focused attention on a variety of ideas and methods of reducing carbon footprints by preserving natural resources, reducing energy consumption and utilizing renewable energy sources.

 

“By taking action against global warming and its negative effects on our environment we can make a difference,” Freeholder John D’Amico said.

 

The event was held at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building on March 21. Dates of future Green Team trainings will be posted on the county Web site at www.visitmonmouth.com.

 

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