What are the triple bottom line benefits (people, planet, prosperity) of the nominee`s work?
Mandys work with EHWs Center helps to address the multiple environmental, health and economic problems related to housing in Northeast Ohio, particularly for low and middle-income families and communities. People benefit from her work in greening existing homes since conservation efforts make housing more affordable by reducing utility bills and the overall costs to operate the home. People also benefit by living in healthier and more comfortable home environments through improvements such as weatherization and HVAC systems and the incorporation of green building materials and maintenance products which reduce the amount of toxic chemicals in the home. The housing sector of the economy is a large contributor to global warming and climate change. The average home is responsible for twice as much CO2 annually as a typical car. Therefore, the planet benefits from green housing efforts through reduced local air pollution and green house gas emissions as a result of enhanced energy efficien
