Green Eggs and Sustainability

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism welcomes the Village of Egg Harbor as a certified member of its Travel Green Wisconsin (TGW) program.

This program furthers Wisconsin’s commitment to sustainability. Egg Harbor’s Paul J. Bertschinger Community Center, other municipal properties including Egg Harbor Beach and Marina earned its certification for implementing green practices.

“Wisconsin has a longstanding tradition of conservation and Travel Green Wisconsin is an opportunity for businesses to further distinguish themselves for their sustainable practices,” said Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett. “We applaud their commitment to making sustainability a priority to their business, knowing the importance of doing our part now preserves our natural resources and treasures for future generations.”

The Village of Egg Harbor is committed to water quality improvement projects and practices sustainability of wild life, and landscape conservation and management. It joins more than 519 TGW certified businesses.

Even seemingly small practices can have a big impact. In a study done in 2013, TGW businesses that installed low flow fixtures such as toilets, showerheads and faucets, reduced their annual water use by nearly 37 million gallons. When stacked end-to-end, that’s enough water bottles to circle the Earth more than one and a half times. Additionally the study found that by switching to energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs, TGW businesses reduced their lighting-related electricity usage by 75 percent, saving an estimated $3 million each year.

For more information visit travelwisconsin.com. Tourism businesses interested in learning more about becoming certified can contact Marketing Specialist Christina Torkelson at [email protected] or 608.266.1238.