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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
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