First in Palm Beach County to Achieve “Gold” Certification for Going Green
When it comes to going green, Wellington is taking the lead in Palm Beach County. The Florida Green Building Coalition has now designated Wellington a Gold Certified Green Local Government, a distinction that honors counties and cities for achievements in outstanding environmental stewardship.
“This achievement is another way Wellington is demonstrating its commitment to being a great hometown for today’s residents as well as future generations,” Wellington City Manager Paul Schofield said.
To qualify, Wellington met a variety of criteria focused on improving environmental performance including energy use, water, air, land and waste as well as in-house environmental practices, educational activities to improve the environment and incentives and ordinances to foster green practices. Wellington is the first municipality in Palm Beach County to achieve the Green Local Government designation.
The Florida Green Building Coalition will officially present the designation during Wellington’s next Council meeting on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 beginning at 7:00 pm at City Hall.
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