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Norfolk Botanical Garden

Contact:

Michael Desplaines

President and CEO

Michael.Desplaines@nbgs.org

757-441-5830

6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23518-5337

Region Served: Norfolk, Virginia

Website: norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

Resources

Carbon Emission Reduction: An Interview with Norfolk Botanical Garden

Electric Horticulture Equipment: What We’re Using

Watch the December Climate Toolkit Webinar

Environmental Action

Permanent Agriculture: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Farm-Gardening

Focus Area: Internal and External Engagement Completed Planned

Internal and External Engagement

Assist visitors in switching to household renewable energy

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

Additional Goals for This Institution

Buildings and Energy

Derive power solely from 100% clean renewable energy - generated onsite or procured through market mechanisms

Build all new buildings to meet latest international energy efficiency standards (e.g. IECC, ASHRAE, ILFI)

Water

Food Service

Ensure 40% of food service menu selections are vegan or vegetarian

Transportation

Make 25% of vehicle fleet electric (excluding tractors)

Waste

Eliminate all single-use plastic in food service, horticulture, gift shop, and all other facilities and operations

Compost 100% of food waste

Eliminate the sale and use of bottled water

Landscapes and Horticulture

Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric

Investments

Divest from fossil fuel investments

Invest in socially responsible investments

Research

Conduct region-specific research related to climate change

‹ New York Hall of Science

North Carolina Botanical Garden ›

Presented by
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Additional Resources

2030 Palette: A Database of Sustainable Design Strategies and Resources

BGCI Technical Review: The Role of Botanic Gardens in Practising
and Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Our Collections Matter: ICCROM

Project Drawdown

Public Gardens Sustainability Index

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

We Are Still In

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