I Met with the newly formed Chamber of Commerce's Sustainability and Energy Efficiency task force this morning. A good mix of businesses represented there. They see the need to foster this effort in order to make Brentwood a desirable community for business and living. Most of those present live in Brentwood
Mark Cleveland, who is co-chair along with Marshall Shumate passed out some outlines of aims and actions that the group might entertain.
High on the list is a steady series of educational events to make people aware of what needs to be done and what to do about it.
I look forward to meeting and working with these people in the future.
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This is the perfect time for Brentwood to undertake Sustainability. When we emerge from this economic downturn, we can position ourselves as the Green City - but we have to act fast - as in right now!
I would like to thank Mr. Noble for taking the initiative to start this process. However, for any success in this, the Brentwood Community must believe in this cause, and there must be strong leadership. Change in behavior & attitude is never easy.
Wishing us luck!
Santosh Venkatraman
Brentwood has the potential to be one of the Greenest cities in Southeastern USA. We have educated, caring individuals and families who have the capacity to make Brentwood Green, once they have been logically convinced using facts. The great thing about being green is that it eventually generates more Green ($) as well - after all wasting resources can never be good! And being socially responsible is always right!
Here are some initial strategies to ensure success:
We need to educate the citizens about the various benefits of becoming Green, and the grave dangers of not being Green. Once there is grassroot involvement, it becomes easier to instutute and enforce policies.
We need the leaders and policy makers in Brentwood to fully appreciate the importance of being Green. Becoming Green is vital to the survival of human-kind, and Earth is the only home that we have. It is paramount to guard our future, and not wait for a crisis.
Brentwood needs to set up the right incentives for becoming Green. For example, curbside recycling should be free, and non-recyclers should pay the fee to support recycling - such a policy encourages desireable behavior. Like some of the other cities like Austin, TX and seattle, WA, we should progressively charge more for residents who generate more trash. The progressive structure (like income tax) should extend to all resource consumption (water, electricity, Nat Gas etc.)
Please add your ideas on how Brentwood can become Greener.
Santosh Venkatraman
Brentwood, TN 37027
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