Do you know a volunteer who is doing something great for our environment in our local area?  In June Aquarion is giving out three awards, totaling $6,000, to an adult, a student and a non-profit organization for recognition in exceptional work & dedication in the following four categories:  air, water, soil, plant & wildlife.

Ultimately this work will better our lives in the form of better nourishment, health & lifestyle. So if this brings to mind someone you know, this is a priceless way to create awareness for their cause and also to say thanks. 

Here’s the nomination form and more info on the program. It’s a simple process but entries must be in by May 2^nd.  You can even nominate yourself!  Winners will be announced on June 4^th at an event at the Beardsley Zoo.

Let Snappy know who you are nominating.

wendy@ctgreenrealestate.com   William Raveis Real Estate

Jennings Beach Clean Up
April 23^rd from 10-12
  We could use your help.
A local Fairfield Mom has organized a Beach Clean Up.
Joining her will be a local Daisy troop, Dog owners,   
The Beach Community and Snappy Green.
The event is sponsored by Save the Sound and Viridian Energy
For more information contact Lori Scala from Viridian Energy
203-895-8968 or loriscala@optonline.net
Happy Earth Month!!
Lets all work together to make the world a better place!

Last week, Walmart announced a five-year plan to make healthier foods more affordable.  The grocery giant will do this by reducing the levels of salt, fats, and sugars in its packaged foods and by dropping prices on fruit and vegetables.  The move was endorsed by First Lady Michelle Obama as part of the Lets Move  campaign to raise a healthier generation of kids. 
 
Harvard Business Review writes that Walmart is setting the example for a new three ‘R’ approach, that will influence the way business is done on a big scale.   The three ‘R’s are Respect, Responsibility and Restraint.

1. Respect - Walmart’s announcement shows a deeper sense of respect for its customers.
2. Responsibility - As the nation’s largest retailer, Walmart seems to get that with great power comes great responsibility. and
3. Restraint:  Price reductions are predicted to save American Walmart shoppers approximately $1 billion a year on fresh fruits and vegetables alone and the money is coming from Walmart’s margins, not its farmer suppliers. Read the full article 

I am inspired that Walmart is taking this leap and I look forward to see what else happens in the industry. How about you?

wendy@ctgreenrealestate.com    William Raveis Real Estate

The Food Safety Modernization Act signed into law Tuesday by President Obama includes provisions that protect small farmers & food processors.  The Center for Food Safety (CFS) applauded the bill passage, which gives the FDA a greater ability to safeguard our nation’s food system, including the  authority to order mandatory food recalls and to put food safety plans in place. 

The bill also includes provisions introduced by Senators Tester and Hagan that protect small and local food producers and processors that sell  directly to consumers.  This exempts them from FDA regulation due to their direct relationship with their customers because this ensures quality, safety, transparency and accountability. For these small farmers and processors, the costs of complying with all the new federal requirements would be burdensome and add little to food safety.  Rest assured, they still must meet all state and local food safety requirements.  Read the full article.

wendy@ctgreenrealestate.com    William Raveis Real Estate