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<br />8A <br />Page 7 <br /> <br />Sustainability Feature: Pasadena's Think Green Training Module <br /> <br />Pasadena's employees are more green thanks to an interactive online environmental education <br />program launched as part of the city's Green Action Plan. In just under four months, half of the <br />city's 2,300 employees have taken the 10 minute course. Developed to inform, educate, motivate <br />and inspire dty employees and the community, the program focuses on the city's Green <br />lnitiatives, <br /> <br />Pasadena's pian is modeled around the United Nation's Urban Environmental Accords and is <br />organized around seven core areas: energy, water, urban nature, urban design, environmental <br />health, waste production and transpOrtation. Although the online course is designed for people <br />new to sustainability concepts, it also has the depth of information that makes it applicable to <br />more knowledgeable environmentalists. <br /> <br />The program includes information abOut sustainability, the city's action plan and tips users can <br />implement at work and home to improve the environment. Each section of the site introduces the <br />user to the sustainability concept, outlines the city's action on the concept and features a quick tip <br />that can be easily implemented. <br /> <br />Ursula Schmidt, environmental analyst with Pasadena, worked with the city's green team to <br />create the online training. 'We hope they get an understanding of what the city is doing related to <br />sustain ability, that they feel inspired to support and participate in the initiative and get a sense of <br />awareness of how their every day actions contribute to environmental conservation," said <br />Schmidt. <br /> <br />City staff have encouraged community members to take advantage of the training. There were <br />press releases and stories published in the Pasadena Journal and featured in the city newsletter, <br />In Focus, that reaches 146,000 residents. They are also working with Pasadena Water & Power <br />and the local Chamber of Commerce to notify the public about this resource. <br /> <br />For more information abOut the online training program visit Pasadena's Green Web site. <br /> <br />Find a Bill, Legislators, Leg Committee, or Ask League Leg Staff <br /> <br />Visit (and bookmark!) the League's Leaislative Resources Web page <br />(www.cadties.orQJIearesources). You'll find a roster and contact information for the League's <br />legislative staff; the online Bill Search program, background materials on lobbying your <br />legislators, and more. <br /> <br />7 <br />