Vermont has the highest rates of obesity in New England At 15.1%, Vermont has the highest obesity rate for youth ages 10 to 17 in New England, according to a new report issued by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This number is increasing, up from 11.8% in 2016. Similarly, Vermont’s adult obesity rate is currently 27.5%, […]
Continue readingThe Art and Science of Kombucha Wednesday, October 16, 2019 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm City Market, Downtown Store (map) Start making kombucha at home! Kombucha is a fermentation of sweetened tea. In this class, we’ll learn how to make it and also discuss why fermented foods are so beneficial. Participants will take home a “scoby” […]
Continue readingJSE Reflections Welcome to the JSE Reflections newsletter – your portal to all recently published issues, call for papers and other important JSE news Ecomedia Literacy Special Issue: Bridging media, technology, youth media, and arts education with education for sustainability PDF: JSE Call for Papers-May 2020 Special Issue Media Literacy Historically there has been a divide […]
Continue readingHALLOWEEN IN WINOOSKI 2019 – Volunteers are needed to help in several capacities at this annual even. Here’s how you can help out Pumpkin Picking: Pumpkins are waiting to be picked for the annual Pumpkin Carving event at the Winooski Senior Center. Can you help? We need all hands on deck picking the pumpkins. We will be meeting […]
Continue readingMayor Miro Weinberger Proposes Revenue-Neutral Vermont Carbon Pollution Fee and Rebate That Would Cut Emissions by 37 Percent, Create New Jobs, and Boost Vermont’s Economy Joined by coalition of business and environmental leaders, Mayor Weinberger releases new analysis showing environmental and economic benefits of a revenue-neutral Vermont carbon pollution fee; Burlington will begin using an […]
Continue readingHelp Shelburne Farms meet the Steward Challenge! In May, the Stone Family generously offered to help meet this year’s fundraising goal by challenging 60 others to give at the Steward level of $1,000 or more. We need just nine more Stewards to meet their challenge by October 31. Each gift will be matched with $1,000! Please consider becoming […]
Continue readingThe Champlain College Apiary had a great summer and we’re happy to share this year’s honey harvest and beeswax products with you. Apiary manager, Bridget Manning, will be in the IDX atrium from 12-2 PM every Thursday until the holidays –take home your favorite bee products and support our campus apiary with your purchase! Can’t […]
Continue readingOn October 9th, we had our 10th annual Trash Bash Waste Sort in the IDX Student Center at Champlain College. The Center for Service & Sustainability along with our Eco-Reps team sorted through collected samples from the Champlain bookstore, Eats, and Photo Lab. In total, we acquired 64.2 pounds of trash from these locations. We sorted […]
Continue readingBe sure to check out some of the great environmental and social justice focused films at this year’s Vermont International Film Festival! The Human Element https://vtiff.org/events/the-human-element/ The Infiltrators https://vtiff.org/events/the-infiltrators/ The Milk System https://vtiff.org/events/the-milk-sytem/ Our Bodies, Our Doctors https://vtiff.org/events/our-bodies-our-doctors/ Full festival at https://vtiff.org/festival-glance/