We all take steps to get ready for winter, like pulling out our winter coats after their summer hibernation, putting winter tires on our cars, or stacking wood for our fires. Many of us could also benefit from buttoning up our homes to make them more energy efficient and comfortable. This fall we’re encouraging everyone […]
Continue readingOctober 11, 2016 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs Submit | Subscribe | Advertise The last day for interested candidates to apply for a position on AASHE’s Board of Directors or Advisory Council is Oct. 19. Apply today and together we can inspire and catalyze higher education to lead the global sustainability […]
Continue readingFall is officially here, Fair Trade Month has begun, and the New England Regional Conference was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the conference. And for those who weren’t able to join us last month, we wanted to share some updates, takeaways, and resources. Thank you for your support […]
Continue readingOctober 2016: NEWSFLASH Visit Our Website Rock Art Brewery swaps out black plastic can carriers for recyclable version Black plastic has been in the news lately. The reason: Most if it is no longer recyclable in Chittenden County. One Vermont company has already taken steps to make sure they are literally on the green side […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News October 2016 In this newsletter: Deep Change for Climate Justice: Oct. 15 – 16 — Register Today! People and the Planet Over Profit: March and Rally, Oct. 10, Burlington Renewable Energy Vermont Conference: Oct 13 – 14, Burlington Energy Independent Vermont Climate Solutions Summit: Nov. 19, Burlington VECAN […]
Continue readingThe annual Vermont International Film Festival starts Oct 21. This year VTIFF is pleased to offer a student matinee screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary, Racing Extinction on Wednesday, October 26, at 11:30am at the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center Film House in Burlington. Racing Extinction is gripping eco-thriller documentary that examines biodiversity loss, its effect on humanity, and the solutions that inspire […]
Continue readingEcoFiction This group explores nature and environmental topics, including climate change, in literature and the arts. Though the focus is eco-fiction, we occasionally talk about notable nonfiction, including nature writing. Academic discussions (such as ecocriticism) are also welcome. Note that our central hub is https://eco-fiction.com/, which covers a wide variety of prose and fiction in […]
Continue readingExploring Food & Community: Forgotten Farms: Trailer / Site 1:00pm, Saturday, Oct. 29, The Film House “Forgotten Farms addresses the class divisions between the new and traditional farm and food cultures in New England and shows how dairy farms remain the backbone of farming in the region, but fight for survival in an age of […]
Continue readingGet Involved Visit Our Website Give E-News September 2016 As summer makes way for autumn, we’re excited to announce the release of our fall Vermont Environmental Report. In this edition we cover the many faces of VNRC’s advocacy – from Town Hall to the State House. So kick back with a hot cup of mulled […]
Continue readingHey, friends! This is a big month for us – several projects that have been in the works for a long time are finally rolling out! We’re really pumped to officially launch our Zero Waste Resource Center, after nearly a year of development and trials. (Check it out.) Additionally, we just developed a system of retail and […]
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