Getting Involved with Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) Are you interested in helping an organization that is committed to advancing the environmental, economic, community, and health benefits of green design, construction and building operation practices? We’re pleased to announce that we are expanding the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) Board of Directors. The ideal candidate is committed […]
Continue readingPlease share with your networks and reach out to individuals who may be interested. Apply Now to Apis Fund – application deadline extended to December 3, 2020 The Gund Institute for Environment at UVM invites proposals for the Apis Fund, which supports research and conservation of vital bee pollinators. Apis Fund proposals can address research or […]
Continue readingThe Champlain College Apiary is pleased to announce another successful bee season and the addition of the Perry Pollinator Garden to our campus green space. See what’s blooming below! AND the 2020 honey harvest is now available for purchase online here. Orders can be picked up inside the front door of Aiken Hall (the Summit St […]
Continue readingCleaning out your closet to get ready for winter? Spectrum is in need of (gently used) winter boots and winter gear for the young adults at Spectrum. We’re looking for all adult sizes of winter boots, snow pants, and coats. Our youth are also in need of (new or gently used) camping gear—tents, sleeping bags, foam […]
Continue readingUpdate from Mayor Miro Weinberger October 10, 2020 Introducing: Burlington ballot boxes! The City is committed to ensuring a safe and accurate election, and smooth voting experience for all Burlington voters. In recent years, we’ve worked to dramatically improve voting access by expanding early voting options and implementing same-day registration. In August, while jurisdictions around […]
Continue readingLast month, Lake Champlain Chocolates launched a new chocolate bar collection: Restorative Moments. The mantra, “Indulge. Restore. Repeat.” seeks to help you unwind with gourmet dark chocolate. “Today more than ever, we seek restorative moments of peace and serenity.” says Allyson Myers, LCC’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “With this new line of bars, not only will consumers […]
Continue readingPeople and the Planet Our work intersects both. We cannot care for one without the other and we acknowledge that BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color) and/or low-income people face a greater disparity when it comes to many contemporary issues, including the climate crisis – even here in Vermont. Racial Justice image from Climate Reality […]
Continue readingAs members of the Burlington 2030 District, we have the benefit of receiving a Property Energy Plan for one of our buildings. In June 2020, we received a PEP updatefor Champlain College’s CCM building. This report shows how the building’s energy use has changed since the original 2017 PEP, highlights strengths of the building, and provides […]
Continue readingFrom 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. […]
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