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"Neil's science background supports the Eco Leap Team to develop strategy, design, and creative copy that catalyzes change." Meet the Team Behind Eco leap! Eco Leap’s work to transition organizations to sustainable action is driven by our passionate, creative, and science-focused team. We’re thrilled to share the profiles of the accomplished professionals supporting our efforts. Neil Adler is a long time Port Washington resident and accomplished freelance copywriter, and behavior change consulting services founder with an education in neuropsychology. He’s an expert in developing intervention strategies that push behavioral change. At Eco leap, he uses insights to help develop sustainability and resilience campaigns to influence positive environmental behavior. At Eco Leap, Neil provides consistent advice on behvioral science-driven contributions to campaigns and action plans. Notably, Neil created the strategy for the Every Acre Campaign, using behavioral insights, overcoming challenges with present bias, to get people to make sustainable and future oriented changes to their behavior.? He’s previously worked with advertising agencies, pharmaceutical companies, advertisers and public organizations. As a result, he’s been recognized for his leadership speaking at several research foundations and associations, is the recipient of advertising awards, and spoken at conferences such as the Neuromarketing Science and Business Association (NMSBA). Eco Leap is grateful to collaborate with Neil as part of our ongoing work!

"Michelle is motivated by a sincere purpose to use design to make a difference, leaving a better environment for both young people, seniors and her community." Meet the Eco Leap Team! Eco Leap embraces creative insightful design when engaging stakeholders with behavior change campaigns, educational materials, and community collaboration. We’re thrilled to share the profiles of the professionals who advance our work! Michelle Shain is an insightful graphic designer and illustrator behind many of Eco Leap’s projects. Michelle’s design style is intentionally user-friendly, striking, clever and fun. Her use of bold lettering, contrast, surprising composition and intentional color palette selection helps achieve sustainability goals. She works across different mediums to tell stories, convey important information and solve challenges. At Eco Leap, Michelle has supported several projects preserving natural space and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. She designed the "Every Acre" video for The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy and the Let’s Walk PW Campaign for Residents Forward. She also developed community park signage and the Harbor the Heron character, helping the Town of North Hempstead recycle properly. Throughout her career, Michelle has delivered evocative murals, infographics, logos, signage and illustrations that have left their mark. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Michigan and also served as the graphic designer of the School of Art Alumni Newsletter. She’s held several roles as a Graphic designer, Illustrator, and Senior Art Director with communications, arts, and media serving organizations such as M44Art, Chillingworth/Radding, and Quorum Communications. Eco Leap is proud to partner with Michelle to ignite community engagement and motivate behavior change for a more sustainable and resilient environment.?

Thank you Willy Zambrano, FAIA, LEED AP for inviting Eco Leap Founder and President, Mindy Germain to speak as a panelist for AIA New York | Center for Architecture's (Re) Connect Communities Conference in Albany sharing outreach strategies for sustainable, environment-friendly community-based projects to (Re)Connect Communities. Mindy will discuss tactics implemented for building community campaigns that connect assets such as transit, schools, parks, business districts, colleges, and more through walking and biking routes. Special attention will be put to the ground up effort underway in Baldwin championed by the BALDWIN CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC. with a host of partners including Nassau County, The Town of Hempstead, Vision Long Island, Lets Move Long Island, and Transit Solutions. AIA New York | Center for Architecture is the voice of the architectural community and a resource for its members in service to society, representing architects and the profession of architecture in government.

"Because when you stop and look around, this life (Earth) is pretty amazing." - Dr. Seuss Thank you to clients and friends who shared moments our world took your breath away. #HappyEarthDay #Recommit

We all have a role in taking actionable steps to live a more sustainable life but how can we each do our part? Where do we start? Information on steps to modify our waste disposal, improve biodiversity, and reduce our emissions can be difficult to find, and even more difficult to act on. That’s why Eco leap partnered with the Town of North Hempstead, New York for the Go Green North Hempstead TV Series to present clear and engaging learning modules that educate the public about community resources, practices, and principles for sustainability. The Go Green NH Series is designed to help residents embrace practical lifestyle changes and learn about easy steps to take care of the planet while having fun doing it! The first Three Episodes cover a series of topics broken down for easy viewing: Plant Native for the Planet: This episode focuses on native plant gardening, its benefits and plant types, and how to maintain them. Growing plants that belong to the local area is important for reducing stress on our natural resources, reducing the cost of maintenance for lawn care, and building a living relationship with a garden that benefits both the environment and the gardener. Know What to Throw:? This episode uncovers how to dispose of trash and recycle correctly in the Town of North Hempstead and warns of the dangers to Manhasset Bay when mistakes are made. The episode features “Harbor the Heron,” an Eco Leap created animated character designed by Michelle Shain that helps viewers empathize and visualize the threat to wildlife and the environment when recycling and waste aren’t disposed of properly. Car Free Challenge: This episode, narrated by Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte and Sustainable Transportation expert Rosemary Mascali takes the Car Free Challenge and shares ways residents can move around without a car including walking, The Long Island Rail Road and PedalShare Inc. Going car free has great benefits for the individual, community, and the environment. Check out the video on the challenge! Eco Leap thanks the Town Board, Climate Smart Community Task Force, Sustainability Specialist Meagan Fastuca and Communications team for their collaboration. #CarFreeChallenge #ReduceEmissions #Recycle #Green #SustainabilityTips #GoGreenSeries #EnvironmentalAwareness

Question: How can municipalities operationalize action on climate change? Answer: With expert, comprehensive climate action recommendations, planning, and a roadmap. Eco Leap helped developed the 2023 Municipal Town of North Hempstead Climate Action Plan to advance its commitment to address climate change with a reduction in greenhouse gas emission (GHG) by 20% by 2030. This plan provided a comprehensive audit of the town’s GHG inventory and delivered recommendations for a clear path to achieving emissions reduction targets. Even further, the Plan was approved by the New York State DEC Climate Smart Communities Program, Earning North Hempstead a Bronze Certification. Eco Leap recognizes the challenges faced by organizations as they begin to act on climate change initiatives. Often when organizations agree it’s time to act on climate mitigation strategies, the question of “how” to achieve targets represents the greatest barrier to implementing solutions. The Town of North Hempstead Municipal Operations Climate Action Plan covers:? - Decreasing energy use and shifting to clean renewable energy? - Improving fuel efficiency of the Town’s fleet - Increasing resilience, adaptation, and natural solutions through green infrastructure, policy evaluation, and town facility and land management practices - Greening materials and waste management practices The Plan develops a clear “Guide for Future” covering areas across: administration and staffing, financing and budgeting, developing a timeline, community-wide sustainability, and re-inventory and monitoring progress. Eco Leap contributed significantly to the plan development and its outcomes: “Preparing our community to adapt and thrive in a changing climate is one of my greatest priorities. Eco Leap played a significant role in helping the Town of North Hempstead achieve Climate Smart Communities BRONZE status.” - Mariann Dalimonte, Town of North Hemstead, Councilwoman District 6. Importantly, the plan made a commitment to evolving the process, acknowledging that research on policy and climate protection are constantly improving and evolving. This sets the stage for dynamic engagement.? #EcoLeap #ClimateAction #GreenFuture #ClimateActionPlan #GreenTown #SustainabilityGoals #EcoFriendlyCommunity #RenewableEnergy #GHGEmissionReduction #ClimateSmart #GreenInfrastructure #CleanEnergyFuture #CommunityResilience #ClimateChangeMitigation #EnvironmentalLeadership?

Public transit is the solution to the gridlocked commute and it fights climate change too. ?70% of Long Islanders drive to work. Eco Leap has partnered with Affirm Agency to change that. We collaborate on the MTA Long Island Rail Road’s Transit Solution program, educating people to drive less and ride more. This Transit Solutions Program includes initiatives to showcase: ●????????Increased LIRR service ●?????????Reimagined Bus Networks? ●?????????Transit to trails initiative? ● ??Bike Share? ●????????Electric On-Demand Ride Share ●????????♂?Safe Walking Routes We also?co-chair?Car Free Day LI, a collaborative campaign to showcase clean mobility innovations. These campaigns work to address the growing problem of vehicles. Vehicles currently represent 31% of Long Island greenhouse gas emissions and traffic costing Long Island $1.9B and 93M hours of delays. Fight climate change by driving less, and riding more. Transit Solutions’ goals are to increase ridership by: ●????????Educating employers about pre-tax transit benefits? ●????????Exploring transit fare options ●????????Increasing productivity? ●?????????Improving air quality ●????????Saving money and other benefits of riding more Participating in this campaign means ending gridlocked commutes for cleaner public transportation and drives a centerpiece of New York’s Climate Act. #TransitSolutions #GreenCommute #DriveLessRideMore??#sustainability #global warming #green #climate change #environment #partnerships

Many of Port Washington’s most popular destinations are within walking distance, but cars are still the default transport mode. Walking empowers us to experience our community while reducing emissions and connects us to local businesses.?????? ????Eco Leap cultivated the?Let’s Walk PW Campaign?with?Residents Forward?to change behavior and educate residents about the world we can reach with a walk. The campaign addressed parking and traffic problems in Port Washington by informing residents about the availability of local businesses.???? With a signage campaign inspired by residents' individuality, Port Washington residents are now more aware about the proximity of their town’s dining, shopping, culture and services to the waterfront. ??????Port Washington Residents are a 20-Minute Walk from:? ●??????Vital economic corridors ●??????Historic and cultural sites ●??????Residential neighborhoods Residents Forward?is inspiring and unifying residents of Port Washington to protect and advance the vibrancy, resiliency, sustainability, and beauty of our peninsula.?From bustling markets to hidden gems, each step unveils stories of resilience, creativity, and heritage. Port Washington is home to more than 1,000 businesses.?With every stride, we celebrate the essence of our town, supporting local economies, preserving culture, and honoring our roots. Lace up your shoes, embrace the journey, and let's walk together towards a deeper connection with our town's soul! Designed by the?brilliant?Michelle Shain, Creative Director. Sponsored by The Rimmer and Gersh Family Foundations. Popular destinations were built into the campaign with the Residents of Port Washington at the Center. These locations include information on: ●??????Main Street ●??????Standards Brook Park ●??????The Library ●??????Manorhaven Beach Park ●??????Town Dock ●??????Morgans Dock ●??????Shore Road Ready to walk the talk? Lace up those shoes, grab a friend, and let the journey unfold! #ExploreLocal #CommunityWalks #SupportLocalBusinesses #WalkingCampaign #WalkWithUs #CommunityExploration?#Environmentalcampaign #sustainability