Hi blog readers, this is Gabriel Ingman, one of the new blog updaters for the Center for Service and Sustainability. I am here to tell you about a opportunity, in the near future, to get connected with the community of Burlington for a good cause: the COTS Walk 2017, happening on May 7, 2017 from […]
Continue readingWe are pleased to announce the Climate Cost Project’s 2016/2017 *Witnessing Change Video Competition*. The competition gives advanced high school and college students an opportunity to document local impacts of climate change, educating themselves, their communities, and the public. In addition to the video contest, the Climate Cost Project provides interdisciplinary educational materials on the […]
Continue readingThe 2017 Wege Prize Competition is now open and accepting applications by the end of November. This year’s theme is “How can we create a circular economy?,” and there are $30,000 in cash prizes available! See below for more information. Now in its fourth year, Wege Prize is a global transdisciplinary design competition that gives […]
Continue readingSign Up for Project Green Challenge! Project Green Challenge is a 30 day contest, from October 1-30, that informs high school, college and grad school students about eco-conscious living. Learn more and sign up at: projectgreenchallenge.com The daily challenges explore themes like carbon footprint, sustainable agriculture, wellness, organic and non-GMO food, ethical fashion, and more — Project […]
Continue readingReposted from the Burlington Free Press Calling all artists! This September, Burlington’s streets will come alive with color during the city’s first ever storm drain mural project. Chittenden County Stream Team (CCST) will be accepting art concepts for this stormwater awareness campaign between now and Sept. 6. The purpose of the mural project will be […]
Continue readingDo you know a professional who has gone above-and-beyond to make Burlington a great place to live, work, play and do business? Do you know a volunteer whose efforts make Burlington a better community? Consider nominating these exceptional people for the Peter Clavelle Award or the Herb Blumenthal Award for Community Activism. The PETER CLAVELLE […]
Continue readingSign up by July 20th to help battle carbon pollution, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a GoPro Hero Session 4. Once you sign-up, you’ll be automatically entered to win a ton of other awesome prizes, like Darn Tough socks, iPad and a Apple TV. Wow! Already signed-up? You’re already eligible to […]
Continue reading2016 Ted Rollins Eco Scholarship is available for the high school seniors and college undergraduate students who are planning or enrolled in a field related to sustainability or marketing. The Scholarship Deadline is June 15th, 2016. We thought your students might find this information useful. Ted Rollins Eco Scholarship Regards, USA Scholarships Scholarships and Financial Aid […]
Continue readingBurlington kicks off bid for green honors Free Press Staff 12:08 a.m. EDT April 27, 2016 (Photo: Courtesy Destenie Vital/Burlington Electric Department) Although Burlington’s reputation as a green city extends well beyond its borders, local residents were asked Tuesday to tout those credentials further, specifically by tooting BTV’s horn through social media. An air of playful urgency […]
Continue readingVermont Businesses for Social Responsibility VBSR’s 26th Annual Spring Conference People. Planet. Profit. REGISTER TODAY! Join us May 12th in Burlington for an opportunity to learn how YOU can improve your organization’s triple-bottom-line practices. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Sonia Kowal, President of Zevin Asset Managment, as our Keynote Speaker. Kowal is responsible […]
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