Honorable mention: International Rivers
Best of Northeast
Global Links
Pittsburgh, PA
This organization refurbishes, sorts, and sends donated hospital equipment (everything from beds and wheelchairs to IV poles and dialysis machines) to Latin American and Caribbean countries. Global Links recovers over 100 tons of medical materials a year.
“I never knew so many things would wind up in landfills if it were not for global links salvaging these items and sending them to others who could put them to good use, people who are so appreciative to receive them. To play a small part in this endeavor, has been very rewarding to me.”
Best of Southeast
Solar Electric Light Fund
Washington, DC
SELF provides power to villages in developing countries for water pumps, schools, health clinics, homes and drip irrigation to grow crops.
“From my own interactions with SELF's solar-powered drip irrigation project in northern Benin, I have witnessed SELF's ability to dramatically change lives on the ground, and to implement projects in a sustainable and culture-conscious manner.”
Best of Midwest
PLACE
Minneapolis, Minn.
PLACE is a nonprofit developer that works with cities to build green and affordable housing. “I'm confident that PLACE has extended their reach as far as possible to provide affordable housing for artists within a socially and environmentally balanced community while accentuating the beautiful views and respecting the local landscape.”
Best of Southwest
Center for Biological Diversity
Tucson, Ariz.
Using science, law, and creative media, the Center for Biological Diversity works to protect the habitats of endangered species. They wrote the petition that got the polar bear listed under the Endangered Species Act, and they have been successful in protecting the orca habitat in the Northwest and the wolves in the Rockies.
“As a donor, it's really satisfying to see the results of the Center for Biological Diversity's campaigns on almost a constant basis. There is never a question that they are using every cent to defend our planet and the creatures who inhabit it. It makes me feel great to be able to be a part of their incredibly important work.”
Green Choice Awards Publishes First-Ever List of Best Environmental Nonprofits
Honorable mention: International Rivers
Best of Northeast
Global Links
Pittsburgh, PA
This organization refurbishes, sorts, and sends donated hospital equipment (everything from beds and wheelchairs to IV poles and dialysis machines) to Latin American and Caribbean countries. Global Links recovers over 100 tons of medical materials a year.
“I never knew so many things would wind up in landfills if it were not for global links salvaging these items and sending them to others who could put them to good use, people who are so appreciative to receive them. To play a small part in this endeavor, has been very rewarding to me.”
Best of Southeast
Solar Electric Light Fund
Washington, DC
SELF provides power to villages in developing countries for water pumps, schools, health clinics, homes and drip irrigation to grow crops.
“From my own interactions with SELF's solar-powered drip irrigation project in northern Benin, I have witnessed SELF's ability to dramatically change lives on the ground, and to implement projects in a sustainable and culture-conscious manner.”
Best of Midwest
PLACE
Minneapolis, Minn.
PLACE is a nonprofit developer that works with cities to build green and affordable housing. “I'm confident that PLACE has extended their reach as far as possible to provide affordable housing for artists within a socially and environmentally balanced community while accentuating the beautiful views and respecting the local landscape.”
Best of Southwest
Center for Biological Diversity
Tucson, Ariz.
Using science, law, and creative media, the Center for Biological Diversity works to protect the habitats of endangered species. They wrote the petition that got the polar bear listed under the Endangered Species Act, and they have been successful in protecting the orca habitat in the Northwest and the wolves in the Rockies.
“As a donor, it's really satisfying to see the results of the Center for Biological Diversity's campaigns on almost a constant basis. There is never a question that they are using every cent to defend our planet and the creatures who inhabit it. It makes me feel great to be able to be a part of their incredibly important work.”