Bethesda Green pivoted during this challenging year to deliver on our mission and strategic objectives to promote local environmental protection and sustainable business entrepreneurship in Bethesda and throughout the County. We shifted our important programming to a virtual model for all of our work so we could continue unabated; we delivered for the community while maintaining social distance and reducing in-person events; we concluded the 2020 Bethesda Green Innovation Lab Accelerator cohort of businesses and launched our 2021 group; and we continued training local business leaders in B Corp certification. Despite once-in-a-century challenges, we persevered.
Please find below a summary of some of our important advancements this past year. I hope you will make one final 2020 donation today or tomorrow to ensure we can start the New Year strong!
Keep Bethesda Green,
Adam M. Roberts
Executive Director
Assisted with a Climate Action Plan and Post-Covid Economic Recovery Plan
We participated in a number of local and regional efforts including working groups to craft County and regional climate action recommendations through the Department of Environmental Protection and Council of Governments respectively, as well as the County Executive’s advisory panel on post-Covid economic development.
Upcoming Event Montgomery County Climate Action Plan Update: Join us Thursday, January 7th for a discussion with Adriana Hochberg, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer & Climate Change Coordinator in the Office of the County Executive.
Empowered Young Environmental Leaders
We concluded a virtual cohort of Environmental Leaders students and launched a new cohort who have hit the ground running with newly published blogs and project preparation.
Added New Recycling Bins & A Rain Garden Project in Bethesda
Bethesda Green Introduces New Recycling Bins in Downtown Bethesda!
We placed fifteen new recycling bins throughout Bethesda to contribute to local responsible waste collection, and got initial funding to plant a series of rain gardens in Bethesda roadway medians.
Upcoming Innovation Lab Events: DGrid Energy info session: Join us Thursday, January 7th to learn how DGrid Energy's cold chain solutions can help address capacity needs for farmers, farmers markets, food hubs, and food pantries. Community Welcome Event: Meet the Spring 2021 Accelerator Cohort at our virtual event on January 21st.
Helped Launch the Best for DMV Campaign
We helped launch theBest for DMV Campaign to dramatically expand the number of District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) businesses that incorporate impact into their business models.
Upcoming Best for DMV Events: January B Corp Workshop Series: We offer a monthly workshop series for local businesses to learn about B Corp Certification! Register before January 13th. B Corp Book Talk: Join us on January 20th for a discussion with Christopher Marquis, author of Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism.
Received Two Green Business Certifications
We have been renewed as a green business with both Montgomery County and Green America.
Thank You for Your Support This Year!
As we plan for next year, we want to know what types of sustainability projects you want to see! Take a few minutes to fill out our community survey here.
