Implementing Zero Waste on Campuses and in Businesses Webinar September 24, 9 -11 am PDT / 12 -2 pm EDT Adopting a formal Zero Waste goal and action plan is a watershed moment for a large organization’s waste reduction program. They mark the point where a university, corporate or other type of large institution sets […]
Continue readingJust sharing that applications are still open for the next International Solid Waste Design Competition (SWDC)! This will be the first virtual event with live presentations the week of March 15, 2021. This year’s project will challenge each team on “Solutions for Closing the Bakoteh Dumpsite and Supporting Changes to Modern Solid Waste Management in Kanifing, The […]
Continue readingFrom anti-racism at the Putney Select Board to water protection in Serrano territory, aka, the San Bernardino National Forest of California, so much needs to be done. We are grateful to do it together. -Rachel Siegel, Executive Director Click here to for the quarterly Peace & Justice Center Newsletter September 15, 2020 Views expressed by entities […]
Continue readingFAIR TRADE 101 | NEWS | ORGANIZE We know that with the fall comes a continued “new normal” with many campuses still closed and social distancing measures in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. That’s why we’re taking a different approach this fall and are excited to launch a new program, Fair Fall. Running from […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News September 2020 VTIPL Launches Climate Justice SeriesBe a Faith Climate Justice Voter ▪ Faith Climate Justice Voter Campaign – Make Your Plan to Vote▪ Climate Change, Our Faith Values, and 2020. Monday, Sept. 14▪ Be a Climate Justice Voter. Thursday, Sept. 17▪ VT Global Warming Solutions Act Passes […]
Continue readingBuilding a Just and Climate-Ready Economy in a Post-COVID World Join us for a conversation in honor of Climate Week with Daniel P. Schrag, Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology, Harvard University, who will address The Science and Forecasting of Climate Change and Rebecca Henderson, John and Natty McArthur University Professor, who will address the Business […]
Continue readingA Force To Be Reckoned With Part 1: COVID-19 and Vermont’s Changing Food System Thursday, September 10, 2020 – 12:00pm to 1:00pmOnline Webinar Vermont’s food system is critical to our economy, state identity, and quality of life, with over 64,000 Vermonters employed by farms and food related businesses. The arrival of COVID-19 rattled the food […]
Continue readingDear Volunteer Partners and Friends, After a quiet summer season working out best practices for hosting volunteers while maintaining the health of our communities, I am excited to reach out to you all today with a set of volunteer dates available to small groups and individuals. Please find these dates for late September through early […]
Continue readingOn Saturday, Sept. 12, two EHS Making Connections classes will be hosting a food drive to support local food bank, Feeding Chittenden and our very own, Champlain College Swap Shop. Bags with information about donations needed will be distributed on Thursday, Sept. 10 around the Champlain neighborhood and there will be a contactless pick up […]
Continue readingChanges on the REV Board We are delighted to welcome Josh Bagnato as Chair of REV’s Board. He has served on the board for the past two years, including service as Secretary. Josh is Vice President of Project Development for Transmission Developers Inc. (“TDI”) where he manages development activities with a specific focus on the New […]
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