Visionary homebuilder Don Bradley is committed to integrating renewable energy and green building strategies into low and zero-energy homes that can be built and operated affordably. With innovative projects spanning his 18 year green building career, including the 'Solar Pennsylvanian' (1989), the zero-energy 'Solar Patriot' (2001), Philadelphia's first affordable solar homes (2005) and now the first market-rate zero-energy solar community 'Maple Point' (2007), Don is dedicated to building sustainable housing in our city, causing change through committed action, effective partnerships and education.

More than one hundred years of development has stressed its natural systems and infrastructure of Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, rallying tremendous community support and action for resource preservation and enhancement. Protecting the Tookany Creek watershed, extensive curbside recycling, 350 acres of parks, opportunities for local foods, advocating for clean energy, constructing a LEED school and extensive environmental education in public schools epitomizes Cheltenham as community treasures its past and plans for its future.

Greenprint: A Climate Change Action Plan for Montgomery County, PA was created through a collaborative process engaging government, businesses, clean air advocates, transportation stakeholders, and academic institutions. Greenprint advocates for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 1990 levels. Implementing the Greenprint actions will also result in cost savings and energy conservation, giving the actions broad appeal and applicability. By simply reconfiguring computers to enter sleep mode when not in use, the County government could save approximately $250,000 dollars annually while also significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Hal Taussig, president and founder of the travel company Untours, is committed to shrinking the growing gap between the rich and poor. His foundation, the Untours Foundation, provides low interest loans to create jobs, build low-income housing, and support the Fair Trade movement all through the most environmentally friendly means possible. Hal has also led the effort to create America's first Fair Trade town in Media, PA, which is now a community inspired to use its buying power to improve the lives of others.

WHEN works to impact the way hospitals in the Philadelphia region purchase, serve and dispose of food in a more sustainable manner. WHEN helps hospitals recognize the unique opportunity they play in combating the harmful food practices that contribute to obesity and chronic disease, as well as environmental degradation. WHEN guides hospitals to be leaders in the field of healthcare and the environment through healthy, sustainable food purchasing and practices.

The only green-roof school in Delaware County and one of few in the region, this 195,000 square foot, 4-story structure is eligible to receive LEED certification. The school takes the learning environment to a new level through green technology, flexible and healthy learning spaces, motivating architecture, and high-tech learning tools. Equipped at the edge of its time, this school sets the standard of expectation for our next generation by reflecting the possibilities the future holds and challenging every student to see more than just today.

Wissahickon Charter School (WCS) works to educate the next generation of environmental stewards through use of an integrated, service-learning based, sustainability-focused environmental education curriculum. Established as a public charter school with the mission of creating an environmentally-focused community of learning designed to stimulate the intellectual, social, and civic development of each child, WCS first welcomed 200 students in grades 1-5 in 2002. Since that time, the school has expanded in number and grade level, now providing a stimulating, environmentally-focused educational experience for a diverse and stable enrollment of 408 students in grades K-8.

dropps - the new, eco-friendly super-concentrated, liquid laundry detergent that comes in convenient dissolving 'toss-and-go' pacs - is leading the way to a more sustainable future by offering a convenient everyday way for consumers to protect the environment. By offering a low impact alternative to liquid laundry detergents sold in plastic bottles, dropps helps consumers minimize their personal footprint on the environment. dropps is biodegradable and NPE- and phosphate-free, and is the only liquid laundry detergent that conserves water, plastic and energy and cuts down on green house gas emissions and waste.

Catalyzing municipal leadership in building demand for clean, renewable energy, the Pennsylvania Clean Energy Communities Campaign is proving that clean energy is real, it's here and it's working. Mobilizing to create cleaner air, healthier communities and energy independence, twenty three municipalities collectively committed to purchasing 9,300 MWh of clean energy and enrolling 3,300 new clean energy customers in their communities. These purchases will keep 20,282,220 pounds of greenhouse gases out of our atmosphere.

The Borough of Media's program, 'Solar Energy for Media' has installed solar panels on five public buildings, producing 25,000 kilowatts annually. Two new installations will be completed in 2008, and others are planned. The goal is to create a micro grid with battery backup for emergencies. Funding was provided by a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Energy Harvest Grant and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Sustainable Development Fund.

Great teachers created our award-winning curriculum foundation and not just for our students today, but for the many Green Woods students in the future who will be afforded an opportunity to benefit from all of this hard work. Sustainability in teaching is about leaving behind those lessons that will last a lifetime. Clearly the teachers at Green Woods have done just that.

Trends in southeastern Pennsylvania showed the loss of an alarming amount of trees. When DCNR saw a need to the trend around, it had to be about more than just putting trees in the ground.The department convened a variety of stakeholders to develop the approach for TreeVitalize. Citizen and local government engagement, capacity building and stewardship became major program themes. The exciting results have led the department to apply the TreeVitalize model in other areas of the state.

Willingboro, NJ is one of the three original Levittowns in America, and in the mid 90's was suffering from deterioration and economic loss that characterize the nation's 'First Ring' suburbs. Through a community-driven sustainability initiative, a Sustainable Master Plan has transformed Willingboro Plaza, a bankrupt, auto-centric, suburban, single-use project into a multi-purpose, diverse, secure and community-focused Town Center anchored by Willingboro Public Library. This accomplishment promises the best of possible sustainable futures within Greater Philadelphia.

Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) turns disused bicycles into opportunities for Philadelphia's youths. NBW introduces young Philadelphians to the fun and freedom of cycling in the city, increasing self-sufficiency and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Community partnerships help expand NBW's reach and engage teachers, families and neighbors. Last year, NBW: Reclaimed 20 tons of bicycles; Put 800 refurbished bicycles back on the road; Taught 260 new youth safe bicycling and repair skills.