The Fiore Companies Waste Management Study and Plan (Spring 2008-)
The Fiore Companies hired Madison Environmental Group, Inc. to study the waste management and recycling practices at two of the Fiore Companies’ properties, Network222 and Verax Plaza in Madison. Based on our findings, we will recommend an action plan to reduce waste hauling bills and increase recycling rates.

American Family Insurance Organizational Sustainability Planning and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment (Spring 2008-)
American Family Insurance hired Madison Environmental Group, Inc. to develop a strategic workplace sustainability plan incorporating the triple bottom line elements of environmental, social, and economic responsibility. A Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment to establish baseline metrics, and recommendations for education and training for American Family stakeholders are included in the plan.

Klobucar Construction LEED Training (Spring 2008)
Klobucar Construction hired Madison Environmental Group, Inc. to provide training and assistance for the preparation and submission of documentation for the LEED Certification of their Beloit College Center for the Sciences project.

Community Car Green Communication (Spring 2008)
Community Car hired Madison Environmental Group, Inc. to design marketing materials for their member-based carsharing organization. Included are postcards for a direct mail campaign and a marketing package to promote the Community Car business membership plan.

The Barbara Hochberg Center for Jewish Student Life LEED Consulting and Management (Winter 2007-)
J.H. Findorff & Son hired Madison Environmental Group, Inc. to provide support in fulfilling LEED points, including the oversight and documentation of construction activity pollution prevention, indoor air quality management, and the use of recycled and regional materials. We are also managing a deconstruction and construction waste reuse and recycling program.

Clean Wisconsin Regional Resource Development (Winter 2008-)
Clean Wisconsin hired Madison Environmental Group, Inc. to develop EnAct Steps to Greener Living resources for the La Crosse region. The new regional resources are listed on the EnAct website. We are also providing EnAct program leadership training for Clean Wisconsin grassroots organizers.

St Mary’s Surgery and Care Center Deconstruction Reuse and Recycling Management (Winter 2007-)
The Boldt Company hired Madison Environmental Group to inventory, plan and manage the deconstruction of the old St. Mary’s Surgery and Care Center in Madison, Wisconsin, in order to make way for a courtyard.

Fairmount Minerals LEED Certification Management (Summer 2007-)

Fairmount Minerals hired Madison Environmental Group to provide consulting services to achieve LEED certification for the office and warehouse building at their new sand mine in Menomonie, Wisconsin. This service will include working with project team members to carry out research, design tasks, construction oversight, and documentation required to achieve LEED certification.

Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery Construction Waste Recycling Management (Summer 2007-)
Findorff Mortensen hired Madison Environmental Group, Inc. to plan and manage a construction waste recycling program with a goal of achieving two points towards LEED Certification. learn more»

Beloit College Chamberlain Hall Deconstruction Reuse and Recycling Management (Summer 2007-)

Beloit College hired Madison Environmental Group to inventory, plan and manage the deconstruction of Chamberlain Hall as part of the new Center for the Sciences project which is currently under construction in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Marshall Erdman Sustainable Workplace Consulting (Summer 2007-)

Marshall Erdman & Associates hired Madison Environmental Group to develop and manage a reuse and recycling program to help them move responsibly to their new Gold-rated LEED Headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin.

Organic Valley Carbon Footprint Consulting and Green Vision Eco-charrette(Summer 2007-)

Organic Valley Family of Farms, headquartered in LaFarge, Wisconsin, hired Madison Environmental Group to inventory greenhouse gas emissions in all areas of their operations. We will identify the areas of greatest impact and explore operational actions which will help Organic Valley reduce its overall environmental impact.We will also assist in planning their headquarters expansion. Organic Valley is the largest organic farmer-owned cooperative in North America.

Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery Deconstruction Reuse and Recycling Management (Summer 2007-)

J.H. Findorff & Son hired Madison Environmental Group to plan and manage deconstruction and reuse recycling during the removal of buildings to make way for the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery in Madison, Wisconsin. This building is a $120 million project on the UW-Madison campus. learn more»

EnAct Simple Steps to Greener Living Guidebook
(Summer 2007-)

Madison Gas & Electric, one of our EnAct program sponsors, hired Madison Environmental Group to develop an updated guidebook to be used by participants in our free sustainable living program. Early next year, the guide will be available for purchase. Watch for it at enactwi.org »

Beloit College Center for the Sciences Construction Waste Recycling Management and Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Implementation (Summer 2007-)

J.H. Findorff & Son and Klobucar Construction hired Madison Environmental Group to plan and manage construction waste recycling for their new project in Beloit , Wisconsin. We will monitor waste and recycling solutions on the site, with the goal of achieving a 75% recycling rate and earning 2 LEED points. We will also oversee the implementation of the indoor air quality (IAQ) management plan during construction, including education, management, and documentation of activities and results.

Goodman Atwood Community Center Green Development (Summer 2006-)
Epstein Uhen Architects, Inc. hired Madison Environmental Group, Inc. to join their development team for the new Atwood Community Center, a renovation of the Kupfer Ironworks building at 149 Waubesa Street in Madison, Wisconsin. We are assisting with deconstruction reuse and recycling planning and green building materials procurement, specializing in salvaged fixtures and furniture.

First Unitarian Society LEED Consulting and Management (Spring 2007-)
J.H. Findorff & Son hired Madison Environmental Group, Inc. to provide support in fulfilling LEED points, including the oversight and documentation of construction activity pollution prevention, indoor air quality management, and the use of recycled and regional materials. We are also managing a deconstruction and construction waste reuse and recycling program.

Dane County Clean Air Coalition "Wisconsin Healthy Air Initiative" (Summer 2006-)

Dane County Clean Air Coalition hired Madison Environmental Group to lead commuter trip reduction strategies in order to reduce air pollution from mobile sources, which represent 50% of the total in Dane County . The three year project, funded through a grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Fund for a Healthy Future, will work with up to 50 manufacturers in Dane County to reduce air pollution from manufacturing processes and employee commuting.
Capital Times article»

Network 222 Transportation Demand Management (Fall 2004-)
The Fiore Companies hired Madison Environmental Group to develop and implement a transportation demand management program to encourage increased utilization of alternative transportation modes by the workforce employed at Fiore's Network 222 in Madison, Wisconsin. learn more »    
read "Green Generates Green" article »

University Square Construction Waste Recycling Management
(Fall 2006-)

J.H. Findorff & Son hired Madison Environmental Group to plan, manage and document a construction waste recycling program for University Square, a 1.1 million square feet mixed use development on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison, Wisconsin.

EnAct (Winter 2003 -  )
The City of Madison, Dane County, Madison Gas and Electric, and various partners hired Madison Environmental Group to develop and manage EnAct. EnAct creates Environmental Action Teams in neighborhoods and community groups to promote sustainable living and strengthen communities. Team participants take actions to reduce waste, conserve energy and water, protect water quality, and reduce automobile use. On average, participating households save 183 pounds of garbage, 570 kWh of electricity, 39 therms of natural gas, 14,487 gallons of water, 1,126 vehicle miles, 2,196 pounds of CO2, and $281 per year. Visit www.enactwi.org for more information, including an online version of the EnAct Participant guide. learn more »

Madison Area Car-Free Challenge (Fall Annually)
Madison Environmental Group organized our 4th Annual Madison Car-Free Challenge, September 22 - October 6, 2006. To raise awareness of the environmental, health and economic benefits of reducing car travel, we offered incentives to people who try to live car-free or "car-lite" for two weeks. We measured results to demonstrate that individual actions add up to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. Please contact us if you would like to sponsor or participate in the 2006 Challenge. learn more »