By April Ruaburo / American Red Cross

Did you know the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region has a dedicated Green Team? They began their mission last February, led by Mac Hightower and Adam Horvath. The L.A. Green Team is the first of a national initiative that is committed to help mitigate the climate crisis and reduce our environmental footprint. The multi-year plan hopes to cut the organization’s emissions, reduce waste and lower water use. 

To kick off this year’s Earth Day, the team is collecting e-waste from multiple Red Cross sites in Southern California. Not only will this green project properly dispose of electronic devices within the organization, but it will take count of all the electronic devices not being used, creating a manifest that can help with future purchasing decisions and reduce unnecessary costs.

The L.A. Green Team will launch sustainability projects each quarter that includes the reduction of water usage, reduced emissions, increased recycling and working with the electric vehicle pilot program. The team’s overall goal is to help give tips to live a more sustainable, everyday life. 

If you would like to learn more about the Red Cross Los Angeles Green Team, email  lagreenteam@redcross.org.

 About the American Red Cross: 

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/la.