From Nic Anderson, Interim Director of Auxiliary Services: “Composting is now required to be provided. While the state law does not specifically state that it shall be in every building on campus, we are taking the spirit of the law, in providing the opportunity for 100% of compostable materials to make it into the correct stream. […]
Continue readingCovid-19 Disposal Information As students and faculty prepare to return to campuses this fall, it is important to ensure that everyone is educated about what can and can’t go into their bins. Recycling loads that contain items like PPE – masks, gloves, etc. will not be accepted at our recycling facilities. Visit casella.com/RecycleBetter for more […]
Continue readingI wanted to reach out and let you know that registration for VBSR’s 30th Annual Conference on September 22nd is now open! Due to COVID-19, the conference this year will be held virtually. While we will miss seeing folks in person, we hope that holding a virtual conference will enable more people to attend the event and alleviate […]
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August 19, 2020 United Way’s Volunteer Connection site is set up to help connect agencies and volunteers. Agencies are working hard to navigate volunteering in this new time, so the opportunities are still limited, but we are starting to see more. Here is a link for Volunteer Connection to see these and other opportunities. ST. ALBANS COMMUNITY BLOOD […]
Continue readingEATING THE FOREST video series: Savoring the forest’s spring bounty with herbalist Ali Zimmer Part 2 of our video series with herbalist Ali Zimmer is hot off the press! In it, you’ll learn how to carefully harvest eight edible/medicinal ephemeral spring plants–from yarrow to wild leeks–with techniques that keep you and the forest healthy and vital. That’s […]
Continue readingApril 22, 2020 VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 United Way’s Volunteer Connection site is set up to help connect agencies and volunteers. A COVID-19 Response section for both needs and in-kind support is easily accessible on the site. As expected, agencies are working hard to navigate volunteering in this new time, so the opportunities […]
Continue readingVNRC has proudly co-hosted the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Vermont for over a decade. This year is no exception! Though we wish we could see you all in person, we are pleased to offer this year’s FREE screening virtually, in partnership with Patagonia Burlington. Our 2020 short films highlight the importance of equitable access to open […]
Continue readingHello, Earth Week! Earth Week is one of our favorite times of the year at PLAN. We often get the opportunity to speak at campuses and meet students face-to-face while seeing their awesome waste projects in person. This week looks a lot different than years past, but we still invite you to hang out with us virtually. Tomorrow, […]
Continue readingNEW YORK – Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Michael Moore announced today that he is releasing a brand new documentary film on his RUMBLE Media label – and is offering it as a gift, free of charge, in the midst of the global pandemic. There will be a live event Wednesday evening, April 22nd at 10:00 pm […]
Continue readingI am reaching out as a member of the Sustainable Transportation Vermont Team. We are currently having a contest for people to send us their best photos from bike rides during Covid-19. We’re trying to spread this contest as much as we can so I thought I would reach out to all of you! If […]
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