2011 Go Green Forever Stamps: All 16 Designs

Grid of sixteen environmental action icons for the Go Green stamp guide

Go Green is a 2011 USPS social-awareness issue containing 16 different Forever stamp designs in one pane of 16. Fifteen designs illustrate practical conservation actions; the sixteenth is the central “Go Green” message about reducing environmental impact step by step.

All 16 Go Green designs

#	Message on the design	Everyday action
1	Buy local produce, reuse bags	Combine shopping choices with reusable carrying bags
2	Fix water leaks	Repair unnecessary water loss
3	Share rides	Reduce single-occupant trips when practical
4	Turn off lights not in use	Avoid unnecessary electricity use
5	Choose to walk	Walk for suitable short trips
6	Go Green—reduce our environmental footprint step by step	Central theme of the pane
7	Compost	Divert suitable organic material
8	Let nature do the work	Use natural processes where appropriate
9	Recycle more	Follow local recycling rules
10	Ride a bike	Use cycling for suitable journeys
11	Plant trees	Add and care for trees in appropriate places
12	Insulate the home	Reduce avoidable heating and cooling loss
13	Use public transportation	Choose shared transit when available
14	Use efficient light bulbs	Select lower-energy lighting
15	Adjust the thermostat	Manage heating and cooling settings
16	Maintain tire pressure	Keep vehicle tires properly maintained

These are the messages USPS presented in 2011. They are best read as a period social-awareness campaign, not as a current calculation of the environmental impact of any one action.

Artwork and pane structure

Artist Eli Noyes used colorful, playful illustrations showing different ages and everyday situations. Derry Noyes designed and art-directed the pane. Because every stamp carries a different message, an intact pane provides the complete visual sequence; loose stamps represent only individual actions.

Official issue details

Issue date	April 14, 2011
First-day city	Washington, D.C.
USPS item number	467000
Postage	First-Class Forever Commemorative
Format	Pane of 16
Designs	16
Artist	Eli Noyes
Designer and art director	Derry Noyes
Printer	Avery Dennison
Manufacturing process	Gravure

Are 2011 Go Green stamps still valid?

Yes. Genuine, unused Go Green Forever stamps remain valid for the current one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate even though each stamp originally sold for 44 cents. A heavier, square, rigid, oversized or international mailpiece can require additional postage.

Complete pane or individual stamp?

Your goal	What to look for
Use for ordinary mail	Genuine unused stamps in sound condition; a complete pane is not required
Show all campaign messages	An intact 16-design pane
Collect one particular action	The exact design, unused or canceled according to your collection
Buy a complete issue	All 16 messages and intact surrounding pane elements

Identification checklist

Confirm the 2011 date and Go Green issue name.
Expect 16 unique designs in a complete pane rather than repeats of one image.
Compare the action wording and pane arrangement with the USPS announcement.
Separate unused postage value from collector condition and cancellations.
Keep unused stamps flat, dry and away from heat.

Frequently asked questions

How many Go Green Forever stamps are in a full pane?

Sixteen stamps, with sixteen different designs.

Are all 16 designs separate environmental tips?

Fifteen illustrate specific actions; one central design carries the broader Go Green message.

Does using an old Go Green stamp require extra postage?

Not for an eligible one-ounce domestic First-Class Mail letter. Extra postage depends on the finished mailpiece, not the 2011 issue date.

Looking for a color theme rather than this environmental campaign? Compare green Forever stamp designs across botanical, holiday, landscape and international issues.