What Wilton Go Green does

Wilton Go Green is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-operated nonprofit organization headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut, that engages, educates, and inspires local residents on environmental sustainability. It is led by President Tammy Thornton and operates with no paid staff, mailing address PO Box 7652, Wilton, CT 06897. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; its digital presence consists of a content-driven website (wiltongogreen.org), an email newsletter, and Facebook and Instagram accounts under @wiltongogreen.

The organization's core offerings are educational programs and community events rather than commercial products. Signature programs include the annual Zero Waste Faire & Sustainable Living Expo (drawing 1,000+ attendees from CT, NY, and MA, with 100+ exhibitors), the Green Speaker Series co-hosted with Wilton Library, the Books & A Blanket children's reading series co-hosted with Wilton Land Trust and Wilton Library, the Food Scrap Recycling Program, Recycling 101 resources, the Green Space product recommendation series, the Do ONE Thing campaign, Plastic Free July, and the Halloween Costume Exchange. It also awards annual $1,000 scholarships to Wilton High School seniors and hosts an annual Community Celebration.

Wilton Go Green's business model is donation-based. It raises funds entirely through tax-deductible contributions accepted online via PayPal and by mail, supplemented by a referral revenue partnership with Trinity Solar that pays per-appointment and per-conversion fees. GTM is community-led and event-driven, relying on grassroots volunteer engagement, blog content, social media, and tabling at local events (Wilton Chamber of Commerce Street Fair, MD PTA Carnival, Wilton Historical Society Food Truck Festival, Ambler Farm Day). It has supported municipal sustainability outcomes, including the Town of Wilton's Sustainable CT Bronze certification (240 points, 2019) and the 2015 No Idling Resolution.

Name

Wilton Go Green

Legal name

Wilton Go Green

Website

https://wiltongogreen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wilton Go Green is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-operated nonprofit in Wilton, Connecticut that educates and engages local residents on environmental sustainability through educational programs, community events, and content, funded by donations and a referral partnership with Trinity Solar.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Wilton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2C

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Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Wilton Go Green is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization that raises funds entirely through donations. Every dollar donated directly supports the organization's mission to engage, educate, and promote environmental sustainability in Wilton, CT. Donations are accepted online via PayPal and by mail.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wilton Go Green is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-operated nonprofit that delivers environmental sustainability education, community programming, and zero-waste advocacy to Wilton, CT and the broader Fairfield County region. Its offerings include signature annual events (Zero Waste Faire & Sustainable Living Expo, Community Celebration, Halloween Costume Exchange), recurring educational programs (Green Speaker Series, Books & A Blanket, Plastic Free July, Do ONE Thing), and ongoing resources (Recycling 101, Food Scrap Recycling guidance, Fairfield County Donation Guide, Green Space product reviews).

Product overview

Wilton Go Green is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-operated community organization focused on environmental sustainability in Wilton, CT. Rather than offering commercial products, the organization provides educational programs, community events, and advocacy initiatives. Core offerings include the Green Speaker Series, Zero Waste Faire & Sustainable Living Expo, Books & A Blanket children's reading program, Food Scrap Recycling Program, and Recycling 101 educational resources. The organization runs ongoing campaigns including Do ONE Thing, Plastic Free July, and Sustainability in Fashion education. Green Space is a monthly editorial series reviewing sustainable consumer products. The organization also hosts an Annual Community Celebration and Halloween Costume Exchange. All programs aim to engage, educate, and inspire Wilton residents toward environmental sustainability.

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Brands

• Green Space: A community place for sharing sustainable lifestyle ideas for a healthy home and planet. Features recommendations on clean products within a range of budgets.

Products and services

• Zero Waste Faire & Sustainable Living Expo
• Green Speaker Series
• Books & A Blanket
• Food Scrap Recycling Program
• Recycling 101
• Do ONE Thing Campaign
• Plastic Free July
• Sustainability in Fashion
• Community Celebration
• Fairfield County Donation Guide
• Halloween Costume Exchange
• Green Space

Quantifiable outcome

• Bronze certification with 240 points achieved by the Town of Wilton in Sustainable CT's 19 action categories.
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trinity SolarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrinity Solar partners with Wilton Go Green through a referral program in which Trinity Solar provides no-fee, no-obligation solar consultations to Wilton residents. Trinity Solar contributes $100 to Wilton Go Green for every qualified appointment created through the program, $1,000 for any Wilton Go Green member or referred person who goes solar, and $500 to Wilton Go Green (plus $500 to the referrer) for each friend referral who goes solar. Trinity Solar is promoted on the Wilton Go Green Upcoming Events page and website.
• Wilton Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilton Go Green co-hosts the 'Books & A Blanket' children's reading series with the Wilton Land Trust and Wilton Library. The three organizations collaborate to offer families an immersive outdoor book-reading experience combining storytelling, upcycled crafts, and guided nature walks at Chestnut Meadows. The partnership leverages each organization's strengths: Wilton Go Green for sustainability education, Wilton Land Trust for outdoor/nature expertise, and Wilton Library for children's literary programming.
• Wilton LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilton Go Green partners with Wilton Library on the 'Books & A Blanket' children's reading series and the Green Speaker Series. The library serves as a key venue and co-branding partner for community sustainability education programs. Wilton Go Green's President Tammy Thornton writes blog content published on the library's programs page, and the library's staff participate in events by reading books and leading activities.
• Wilton Kiwanis ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWilton Go Green co-hosted two shredding events in 2025 with its new partner Wilton Kiwanis Club, combining resources to provide document shredding services to the community as part of the organization's broader waste reduction and sustainability programming.
• Wilton Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWilton Go Green participates in the Wilton Chamber of Commerce Street Fair & Sidewalk Sale, providing composting and recycling sorting stations at two locations and hosting planting and compost activities at its table. This partnership enables the organization to reach Chamber members and the broader Wilton business community.
• Wilton Land Conservation TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Wilton Land Conservation Trust participates as an exhibitor at the annual Zero Waste Faire & Sustainable Living Expo, contributing to the event's educational programming focused on land conservation and environmental protection.
• Norwalk River Watershed AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Norwalk River Watershed Association participates as an exhibitor at the annual Zero Waste Faire, contributing to waterway and environmental education programming.
• Town of Wilton Conservation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Town of Wilton Conservation Commission partners with Wilton Go Green on the Sustainable CT recertification initiative and participates as an exhibitor at the Zero Waste Faire. Wilton Go Green actively supports the town's environmental sustainability goals.
• Bay State TextilesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBay State Textiles partners with Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire as a recycling collection sponsor, collecting clothing, footwear, linens, pillows, stuffed animals, and accessories at the event. Their textile bins are also located throughout Wilton at Wilton Congregational Church, Miller-Driscoll, Cider Mill, and Wilton High School.
• Take2 (Electronics Recycling)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTake2 recycles electronics for free at the Zero Waste Faire, accepting computers, microwaves, phones, tablets, VCR & DVD players, cameras, and more. The partnership provides a convenient e-waste recycling option for community members at the event.
• Curbside CompostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurbside Compost participates as an exhibitor at the Zero Waste Faire and is referenced by Wilton Go Green as a recommended service for weekly food scraps pickup. The partnership supports the organization's food waste reduction mission.
• Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBye Bye Mattress partners with the Zero Waste Faire as a recycling collection sponsor, offering free mattress and box spring recycling at the event. The partnership supports proper disposal of bulky waste and mattress recycling in the Wilton community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Earthwatch Institute: Environmental nonprofit engaging volunteers in field research and conservation. Shares the volunteer-engagement DNA with Wilton Go Green but operates scientific expeditions rather than community education events.
• Connecticut Land Conservation Council: Statewide umbrella supporting land trusts and conservation nonprofits in CT. Provides infrastructure and advocacy relevant to Wilton-area conservation organizations partnered with Wilton Go Green.

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Club (Connecticut Chapter): Established environmental advocacy organization with Connecticut presence. Operates at much larger scale with broader conservation agenda but overlaps with Wilton Go Green on community sustainability education.
• Sustainable CT: Statewide nonprofit certification program for Connecticut municipalities on sustainability. Wilton Go Green supports its town's certification and could expand through partnership; operates at a much larger, statewide scale.
• Keep America Beautiful (affiliates): National nonprofit network focused on litter prevention, recycling, and beautification. Operates at vastly larger scale with similar community education and waste-reduction mission overlap to Wilton Go Green.

Direct peers

• Norwalk River Watershed Association: Regional Connecticut watershed advocacy nonprofit that participates as an exhibitor in Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire. Comparable small-scale environmental nonprofit serving Fairfield County residents.
• RecycleCT Foundation: Connecticut-based nonprofit promoting recycling awareness and education. Wilton Go Green references the RecycleCT Wizard as a resource; close mission alignment on recycling education for CT residents.
• Wilton Land Trust: Local Wilton-land-focused land conservation nonprofit that co-hosts Books & A Blanket with Wilton Go Green. Operates in the same geography with overlapping mission focus on environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Emerging players

• Surfrider Foundation: Grassroots environmental nonprofit with volunteer-run local chapters focused on community action. Chapter-based structure mirrors Wilton Go Green's volunteer-driven model, though coastal and water-focused.

Regional players

• Greenwich Sustainability Institute: Fairfield County-area nonprofit promoting sustainable living practices. Direct operational parallel to Wilton Go Green but serves neighboring Greenwich rather than Wilton.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WiltonGoGreen
• Instagraminstagram.com/wiltongogreen
• Xx.com/wiltongogreen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wilton-go-green-inc

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