In addition to the free energy efficient light bulb and backyard vegetable garden programs, Green Light New Orleans continues to make an impact by connecting residents to a diverse array of services that promote environmental and community health and well-being:
- 3,500 residents signed up for the citywide curbside recycling program
- 2,000 air filters distributed to promote indoor air quality and energy efficiency
- 230 smart strips provided to combat phantom power
- 350 residents referred to NOFD to receive free smoke detectors
- 81 businesses installed with energy efficient light bulbs
- 600 local college and high school students engaged in service learning and internship programs
- 6 elementary schools engaged with environmental education
- 12,000 volunteers mobilized in the fight against climate change
*data from May 2014
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