Author Archives: Sustain Champlain

Green Infrastructure in Europe, Nov. 15th lecture

It’s that time of year again- the leaves are falling, temps are dropping, and snow is starting to cap the peaks! Time for the annual Doug Crowell lecture series presented by the Vermont Chapter of ASLA.  This year we are excited to have Dr. Attila Toth, a distinguished professor at Slovak University in Nitra, Slovakia […]

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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 6th. Here’s what you need to know.

Don’t know who to vote for? Compare candidates with VTDigger’s 2018 election guide The Vermont general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6th. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates for governor, statewide races and the Legislature this midterm election. We put together this election guide to help you get to know the candidates better before you […]

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No Waste Compost ?

Young local entrepreneurs Jake Wollman and Cam Scott began a unique business venture: urban compost pick up. When organic matter is sent to the landfill, it decomposes anaerobically, produce immense amounts of greenhouse gases and takes up space that only non-recyclable or reusable items should. Mandatory composting is a clear solution to these, and many other, landfill […]

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AASHE bulletin – October 30th edition

October 30, 2018 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs Submit | Subscribe | Advertise There are only four days left to submit a proposal for our 2019 webinar schedule. Consider submitting by Nov. 2 for a chance to demonstrate thought leadership and share your ideas with other higher education sustainability leaders. News of the Week U Virginia Connects 17 MW Solar Facility The 17 megawatt UVA […]

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Call for Presentations: 2019 Vermont Organics Recycling Summit (VORS)

Call for Presentations and Workshops Submission Deadline: Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 13th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit (VORS) Thursday, April 11, 2019 Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, Vermont Proposals due Tuesday November 13th, 2018 Dear CAV members and friends, I’m pleased to announce that CAV will be working with ANR to organize the 2019 Vermont […]

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Getting to net-zero energy – Developing a roadmap for Burlington – Nov. 26

Burlington Ready for 100% is pleased to invite you to another Energy-transition Conversation: Getting to Net-zero Energy: Developing a roadmap for Burlington Burlington Electric Department (BED) has a goal of making Burlington a net-zero-energy (NZE) city by 2030. At net zero, all energy for electricity, heating, cooling and in-city ground transportation will come from renewable […]

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United Way Volunteer Connection Listings

  United Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings Week of October 29, 2018   By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist LEND A HAND. VOLUNTEER – United Way of Northwest Vermont’s mobile-friendly Volunteer Connection connects you to hundreds of local volunteer needs. Search by age, date, county, interests or causes that are important to you. Stay […]

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350Vermont Annual Convergence – Nov. 11th in Burlington!

Hi Friends, November is just around the corner and it is again time for community-building, celebration, inspiration, and mapping out 350VT’s next steps! Like years past, we will have time to socialize and connect, a special guest (Thomas Tonatiuh Lopez Jr. from the International Indigenous Youth Council), appreciations, and report backs. Our goal is to […]

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