NEW YORK CITY, May 7– “Going Green” is an initiative that has been taking place world wide, but it starts with people, and a decision. Darin P. Altilio, Building Facilities and Operations Manager at The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) spoke at the “Go Green East Harlem” on April 22, addressing steps building managers can take to make their organizations environmentally conscious such as cleaning products, recycling, energy efficient outlets and electronic equipment, and education.
“It's time to start making a difference in our world. If we can start in the workplace we are doing ourselves a favor. Any step is a good step towards ensuring a safer working environment,” said Altilio.
Through policy work and community engagement, this movement towards “going green” is another way to advance the health of people living in our city as well as any other city via structural interventions. Events like “Go Green East Harlem” and the involvement of the organizations that make up this neighborhood, helps the community learn and create their own action steps to be pro-active in the fight to save the environment.
Some of the action steps being taken at NYAM and could be taken by others are switching from oil to bio diesel, recycled/environmentally friendly hand towels and hand soap, switch to “green” cleaning products, and many more are in the works. For more information on going green, please visit: www.greenbusinessalliance.com
The New York Academy of Medicine is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit institution whose mission is to enhance the health of the public. Its research, education, community engagement, and evidence-based advocacy seek to improve the health of people living in cities, especially disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. The impact of these initiatives reaches into neighborhoods in New York City, across the country, and around the world. It works with community based organizations, academic institutions, corporations, the media, and government to catalyze and contribute to changes that promote health.
Posted on 05/07/2008
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Malini Doddamani
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