Tech Go Green
Rating: 5 stars 6 reviews
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Location: 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 350 Torrance CA 90505 USA
Target demographics: Small businesses in the South Bay, Green job seekers
Geographic areas served: South Bay, Southern California
Programs: Through our signature Sustainability Design program, we assist businesses in implementing sustainability into operations and facilities. We also do E-Waste Collection Days where we pick-up e-waste at local businesses for free. Additionally, we are developing a South Bay Green Business Program to certify businesses in the South Bay cities for their green efforts. For college students or recent graduates, we have an internship program and also host workshops at college campuses about entering the green job market.
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7 people found this review helpful
I'm part of Alpha Phi Omega, a national community service fraternity. One of the service opportunity events we had were with Tech Go Green. Tech Go Green was promoting organic t-shirts and
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
One thing about this organization that stands out to me from the others is that it is creatively innovative. There are so many board members and volunteers tied with the organization that are completely devoted to Tech Go Green's cause.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009-10-01
7 people found this review helpful
Tech Go Green is an innovative non profit that fulfills a much needed role in the South Bay. They perform Sustainability Designs for local businesses, a service that evaluates a company's carbon footprint and produces a road map of recommendations to green a facility and its' operations, while offering project management support through the implementation process. This community service is available for free which allows them to reach many local small businesses that that would otherwise be unable to afford such services. Tech Go Green also advocates for Sustainability by building awareness through its' educational workshops and green networking events. Their most recent success was the establishment of an E-Waste program that recycled a surprising 7000 lbs of waste from Torrance alone. I joined Tech Go Green in the summer of 2009 as an Intern and was immediately impressed with the organization's vision and how much had been accomplished by their small, yet dynamic, skeleton crew. They were young, motivated, and tireless in their efforts to succeed. It was inspiring and contagious and I was proud to be a part of the movement. I helped administer Sustainability Designs through the Green Community Initiative, researched and wrote grants, edited reports and other marketing collateral, and put together a proposal for a Resource Recovery Program for local businesses. It was a very personally rewarding experience. Not only did I learn an invaluable amount of information about the sustainability movement, I had the pleasure of working with the brightest and best staff I have ever encountered in my career. My only regret is the organization's lack of funding which sadly, forced me to part ways with a great team of social entrepreneurs.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
effect real change in our community mindset and achieve a model sustainability program that would revolutionize local business practices and inspire others to follow.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010-1-01
7 people found this review helpful
Growing a college dream among friends into a 501c3 non-profit organization has been the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life. Aside from working with some of the most passionate and capable people, we have accomplished great things. From planning and executing campaigns, an internship program, to creating sustainable presentations for local businesses, we have successfully become a local hero in many aspects. Earlier this year, we were able to recycle over 7,000 lbs of e-waste from the city of Torrance alone! One of my most recent and humbling experiences was speaking on an Earth Day panel at the University of California, Irvine… where I had graduated from only 2 years ago!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Helped recycle over 7,000 lbs of e-waste from our city. Sold over 200 T-shirts for environmental awareness!
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
A dynamic and open minded environment that allowed for creative and innovative ideas.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010-4-01
8 people found this review helpful
What began as a group of college kids exploring the green movement has blossomed into a full fledged outlet for all those interested in environmental sustainability to get involved. What’s so great about Tech Go Green is that it caters to not only your average household recycler, but also to businesses interested in cutting down their carbon footprint. Tech Go Green has launched several community events to not only educate and stimulate the general masses, but has also worked with local businesses to understand their energy usage and impact on the environment. One for all, and all for one; Tech Go Green has been a valuable asset and experience for all to share in.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
sustainability energy audits and community events.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
do nothing.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the camaraderie amongst the members.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
quirky and unique.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
buy 10 million trees.
Ways to make it better...
the organization was fully funded.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
grant and donation funding.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I <3 TGG
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010-1-01
7 people found this review helpful
I went through Tech Go Green's internship program and I gained valuable work experience and knowledge about sustainability. Tech Go Green has given me valuable workforce skills in assisting business in becoming green. For example, I performed an energy efficiency audit for Norris Theatre. I examined blueprints and created lighting maps in order to identify the lights in the energy efficiency audit. I kept track of lights, lighting output, and AB switches for each room. Heather Ramirez, Ivan Kan, Kalisa Falzone were helpful and knowledgeable about sustainability. I learned about the different careers that are available in the green industry from working on and attending their career workshops. I hope to use this knowledge to become a sustainability coordinator for a college. Tech Go Green is a great nonprofit that has the ability to to educate and empower the community with valuable workforce skills for the green economy.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
reach at risk youth and empower them with valuable workforce development skills.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010-4-01
5 people found this review helpful
This non-profit is young in mind, spirit, and heart. It's innovative in a city where environmentalism is as foreign as UFOs. They offer free site walkthroughs for businesses who want to be green while saving some green. They offer detailed energy audits to local businesses who don't know where to start, how much it would cost to implement, and how much the business can save in the long run. Although it's difficult to get a business to actually implement TGG's recommendations, they offer a vital tool for businesses who want to make small changes from changing out light bulbs and recycling, to installing solar panels. I was able to create an e-waste recycling program where we collected over 1 ton of waste from businesses, which is a feat considering Torrance-ites are not very involved in the green movement. TGG has a lot of growing and evolving to do in order to appeal more to Torrance residents and businesses, but the mere existence of Tech Go Green in the area is a step in the right direction.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
They are young and willing to learn from others. They are not set in their ways and are always willing to listen to input others have.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
follow it's dream or creating a green business certification program like the one in Nor Cal.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010-3-01