Bethesda Green

Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814, 240-396-2440, is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit environmental education organization serving all members of the community including local businesses, residents and students. Building on existing networks, we create a “multiplier” effect to achieve greater results and help make Bethesda a leader in environmental sustainability. Bethesda Green achieves its goals through the efforts of volunteers organized into teams. Our recently redesigned office space is an educational community center showcasing green products and services.

 Among our achievements since starting operations in early 2008, we have:

• Procured 15 recycling bins for glass, plastic and metal beverage containers in the pedestrian-friendly areas of Bethesda Row, Woodmont Triangle and Metro Center in downtown Bethesda.
• Introduced green initiatives with partners to purchase clean energy, conduct home energy audits, reuse crayons for kids and recycle toner cartridge for businesses.
• Organized electronics recycling and shredding days in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.
• Launched a biodiesel fuel research project with Montgomery County, surveying restaurants about using their grease and cooking oil as a potential source of biodiesel fuel.
• Supported the creation of local green jobs by hosting a Green Business Incubator as part of the Montgomery County Economic Development efforts.
• Initiated a program called “Greener Living” for the purpose of educating residents on saving money, reducing greenhouse gas through energy conservation and living more sustainably.
• Started a program to help businesses learn best practices for operating in an efficient, green manner.
• Renovated our leased 3,000 square foot office using non-polluting materials, installed LED lighting and extensively used recycled and sustainable materials.