Watch a webinar with more information here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaD4RmBzqwo ------ As part its commitment to supporting communities where it has infrastructure presence, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a $300,000 AWS InCommunities Sustainability Fund. The fund will help fuel the development of environmental stewardship and sustainability projects in Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, Culpeper, and Fauquier Counties. The goal is to inspire impactful projects that will have a positive impact across communities in Northern Virginia. Interested applicants can apply for funding to launch new projects, expand existing projects or introduce one of 7 established community programs (included below) with proven positive environmental impact in other global communities.
PlantPure Communities (PPC) arbetar för att bygga starkare, hälsosammare och mer hållbara samhällen genom forskning, politik och programverksamhet.
Organize a free meeting place in your community to repair things instead of throwing them away.
Starta en community fridge i din gemenskap och dela bra mat som annars skulle gå till spillo.
Divert your community's food waste from landfill, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions
A community based initiative aiming to clean and maintain local rivers
Arrangera en Open Orchard för att föra människor samman, tillhandahålla gratis frukt till människor i området och skapa gröna stadsmiljöer.
Invite pollinators to your neighborhood by planting a pollinator friendly habitat in your garden, farm, school, park or just about anywhere!
“At AWS, we believe deeply in using our scale for good and using our resources to strengthen communities where our employees live and work. We are committed to making the cloud the cleanest and most energy-efficient way for our customers to run their businesses and championing those who share our passion for sustainability and want to make a positive impact in their local communities.” -Cornelia Robinson, Global Leader for AWS InCommunities
