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Jardim Botânico Araribá
Contact:
Guaraci M Diniz Jr
Director General
projetos@gaea.org.br
199-970-78928
Region Served:
São Paulo, Brazil
Website:
www.sitioduascachoeiras.org.br
Resources
Interdisciplinary Environmental Education
Developed Projects
Focus Area: Landscapes and Horticulture
Completed
Planned
Landscapes and Horticulture
Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric
Ensure that 50% pesticides and fertilizers used are not derived from fossil fuels
Reduce lawn areas by 10% and encourage native plant replacements
Support reforestation to sequester carbon
Convert parking spaces into greenspaces to combat the rising temperature in cities
Additional Goals for This Institution
Buildings and Energy
Water
Reduce use of municipal water by at least 25%
Reduce potable water for irrigation by at least 25%
Food Service
Ensure 40% of food service menu selections are vegan or vegetarian
Make 10% of all food purchases within 100-mile radius of site
Transportation
Waste
Investments
Internal and External Engagement
Create an employee incentivization program for reducing emissions
Establish a green team to support employee-related climate action
Assist visitors in switching to household renewable energy
Educate visitors on sustainable, fossil-free horticulture
Educate visitors on growing organic food
Educate visitors on the impacts of food choices and waste on climate change
Teach facts and best practices to mitigate and reduce global climate change
Research
Conduct region-specific research related to climate change
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