August 2019 Hello Neighbors, Happy dog days of summer! In the July digest, I wrote about reducing food waste. This month I’m going to add on reuse, the second “R” in the Reduce/Reuse/Recycle mantra. A recent trip to my basement inspired–terrified may be a better word–me into making some changes. Bags of “someday” clothes litter my basement. Sound […]
Continue readingThere are crucial energy and climate policies being passed at the state legislative level that will either reduce or exacerbate climate change and ecosystem damage. Students, faculty, and staff can make positive impacts by getting involved and providing input to elected representatives. Learn more at https://www.aashe.org/partners/heasc/initiatives/beyond-doom-and-gloom-engage-students/
Happy to share this year’s Annual Report and Sustainability Action Plan Progress. Thanks to all who do good work at Champlain and in our surrounding community. We pause for a reflective moment, and then get back to the hard work that’s needed.
FAIR TRADE 101 NEWS ORGANIZE CONFERENCE Hayunan Wangse (pictured) started fishing yellow fin tuna more than 15 years ago, when he was 21. Today, he’s a member of a Fair Trade Certified fishing association in the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. June 8 is World Oceans Day, and we’re celebrating with sustainable seafood. Check out these recipes for […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News May 2019 In this newsletter: Annual VTIPL Conference: Keynote Speakers VTIPL’s Watershed Manuals are Now Available! Help VTIPL Match Website Grant Second “Vision for Vermont Summit” – Save the Date! Disappointing Legislative Session Leaves Much to be Done Next Year May 24 Global Climate Strike Pope Francis […]
Continue readingApril 30, 2019 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs The deadline to apply for the Sustainability Impact Accelerator and Professionals Retreat has been extended to May 10. Happening in the picturesque town of Boulder, Colorado, from June 19 – 22, this retreat is designed to support and bolster attendees’ vision, energy, capabilities and support system as a sustainability change agent on campus. Apply […]
Continue readingApril 23, 2019 In honor of Earth Day, AASHE extends a heartfelt thank you for working to create healthy communities and a thriving planet. To showcase the varied ways that campuses recognize Earth Day, we will be releasing a blog post soon. For a chance to be featured, share pictures from your institution’s Earth Day-related celebrations by April 30, […]
Continue readingApril 22 is Earth Day, but we’re working year-round to advance our mission of inspiring and cultivating learning for a sustainable future! 2019 staff photo by Marshall Webb. Our 2019-20 Climate Resiliency Fellowship Are you an educator committed to learning and teaching about climate change? We’ll help you design and implement interdisciplinary climate change education and […]
Continue readingApril 16, 2019 News of the week McGill U Drops Redmen Name From Sports Teams The university announced its recent decision to drop the Redmen name from varsity sports teams after consultation with the McGill community. The name is considered to be an offensive term for Indigenous peoples. Moving forward, a steering committee will be […]
Continue readingEarth Day is around the corner: How is Champlain doing? April 22nd is known as Earth Day around the globe. We encourage you to find one way to acknowledge this day. Sustain Champlain, Champlain College’s campus sustainability initiative has been active for over a decade and wants input from Burlington-based students, faculty and staff on how you […]
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