Category Archives: Good Reads, Film Clips, etc.

Animal Cruelty Concern voiced by The Humane League, answered by Sodexo

This set of emails displays an interesting dialogue between the Humane League and our very own Champlain College Tom Oliver. Take a look and share your thoughts!   Original email received from The Humane League: Dear Mr. Laackman, My name is Taylor Ford and I work for The Humane League, a leading non-profit organization advocating on behalf […]

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Be a Recycling Pro… Know before you throw!

You want to be good to the earth. But with all the time it takes to cook from scratch and your busy academic schedule, you might be tempted to buy inexpensive, pre-packaged, frozen meals. There are plenty of reasons not to, including this little known fact about that packaging it comes in. The Chittenden Solid Waste District’s website has […]

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New Second Nature Video Series Starting Up

Second Nature’s new video series, Sustainability Sit-Downs, starts today! Watch a new short video on the YouTube channel every Wednesday for the next 12 weeks. https://youtu.be/1jsqnjFSTgU Participants shared their thoughts and experiences regarding topics such as: – Higher Education’s role in creating a sustainable society, and the biggest sustainability challenges it faces – Sustainability progress in the […]

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January Newsletters–AASHE and VT Interfaith

The following are some amazing bulletins and newsletters from some great organizations. Check out their local events and news! AASHE bulletin VT Interfaith Power and Light newsletter: GREEN MOUNTAINS, BLUE WATER: Earth Care News from Vermont Interfaith Power and Light (VTIPL) January 2015 In this newsletter: Preach-In: Weekend of February13 – 15 Energy Independent VT […]

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December Good Reads: Champlain Center for Civic Engagement, AASHE Bulletin

Check out the latest from our favorite sustainability news sources! AASHE Bulletin Center for Civic Engagement: What’s been happening at the Center?  “Service rests on the premise that the nature of life is sacred, that life is a holy mystery which has an unknown purpose. When we serve, we know that we belong to life and to that […]

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Thanksgiving Good Reads: VNRC, AASHE, and Intervale Food Hub

Check out the latest news and announcements from local and national sources: Intervale AASHE VNRC: Get Involved Visit Our Website Give November 2014 E-News VNRC is a membership organization, meaning we count on people just like you for support. Right now, we are in the throes of our year-end fundraising appeal – a big but […]

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VT Interfaith Power and Light newsletter and supplement

The following is a message from VT Interfaith Power and Light: GREEN MOUNTAINS, BLUE WATER: Earth Care News from Vermont Interfaith Power and Light (VTIPL) November 2014 In this newsletter: Energy Mini-Fair – Ascension Lutheran Church, 11/18 Energy Independent Vermont Campaign EPA Standards for Power Plants – Send Comment VECAN Conference: December 6 at Lake […]

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VT Community Garden Network November Newsletter: Reflect & Celebrate

The following is the Vermont Community Garden Network Newsletter, chock full of information and upcoming events! Vermont Community Garden Network November 2014 Newsletter “The days may not be so bright and balmy-yet the quiet and melancholy that linger around  them is fraught with glory. Over everything connected with autumn there lingers some  golden spell-some unseen […]

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