by diy naturally 03.03 The people of Greensburg, KA, are leading the nation in green building, green energy use and are quickly becoming the model community in the US for green living.
Greensburg Green Town
Last year in May, Greensburg, KA was hit with a devastating tornado, destroying most of their community. The determined Greensburgers became committed to re-building in a green, environmentally friendly way.
“We want to re-build our community, why not do it right?” says one Greensburg citizen. “We see green as an American responsibility, one that is taken seriously for the benefit of our children and our future.”
Most would think green living to be a “hippie,” “left-wing-environmentalist” style of living or set aside for the people who can afford it.
But not the people of Greensburg. They have come to the conclusion that Green is a blue collar, common sense, practical solution for our global future and well being.
Green Cubed
The green movement has spread quickly into the community and has the Kansas State University’s College of Architecture and Design inspired to contribute a project called “Greensburg Cubed“. Their goal is to have 4 – 6 10×10x10 cubes displayed around town. These little buildings will serve as an “education station” informing the community and public about green technology and products.
The green inspiration has also hit the high school where kids have formed the Green Club an organization of young people who want educate and inspire people to be more green. They have created a light bulb exchange program, and have set goals that include putting recycling bins in their school and other initiatives.
The Greensburgers are not only rebuilding their community. They are standing up and pioneering the way in one of our nations biggest challenges.
You Can Help Too
Show your support for green living and the community of Greensburg, KA. There is a donation button at the bottom of their web site.
~be the change
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