When is the big Green Event?

[go.green887]

Originally Posted by gthurnball

The Eco Friendly Expo is happening in NYC May 25th to 27th:
[url=http://ecofriendlyexpo.com/1-home-ecofriendlyexpo.html]Home EcoFriendlyExpo[/url]

Hey thanks a lot, gthurnball! I'm definitely going to try to make it to one of lecture series.

[sueerassmus]

Also coming up in NYC:

Lecture/Presentation
Green from the Inside Out - City College
Thursday May. 20, 2010 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM (today, 06:17 hours.)
Where: City College of New York North Academic Center (Ballroom) Convent Ave and 138th Street New York, NY
Hosted by: Solar One

This event gives coop and condo owners, building managers, landlords, and tenants the tools, resources, and information they need to green their multifamily building. The featured presentations will touch on recycling, energy efficiency, and rooftop possibilities for multifamily buildings in New York City. Exhibitors of green products and services will also be present to answer technical questions.

Please RSVP to Celia Salgado at 212-505-6050 or [email]celia@solar1.org[/email].


PRESENTATION DETAILS:

A Survey of Solar Energy Roof Applications for NYC: Solar Thermal, Photovoltaics, Green Roofs and White Roofs

In this workshop Solar One will introduce, define and discuss the economic and quality of life implications of three solar rooftop applications that have considerable promise in the five borough area: solar thermal technology, photovoltaics and white roofs.


Combating Rising Energy Costs with Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Buildings

Find out how to reduce fuel and utility costs while improving resident comfort and building performance. Solar One's NYSERDA Energy $mart Communities Coordinator will present cost-effective ways for residential building owners and managers to make lighting, appliances, heating and cooling more energy efficient. Learn about the government and utility incentives that are available for your building, as well as the Community Preservation Corporation's new Neighborhood Energy Loan Program that provides financing for retrofitting multi-family apartment buildings for energy efficiency.


Navigating NYC’s Recycling Landscape

Hear about new recycling laws and old misconceptions. Find out how to avoid fines, improve your recycling program and get your tenants to recycle. Learn about other ways to reduce waste, recycle more and help make NYC a little greener. GrowNYC is a program of the Council on the Environment of New York City.


Free! Refreshments will be served. Vendors will be available to answer any technical questions about energy audits, different roof applications, and recycling.

[go.green887]

Originally Posted by gthurnball

The Eco Friendly Expo is happening in NYC May 25th to 27th:
[url=http://ecofriendlyexpo.com/1-home-ecofriendlyexpo.html]Home EcoFriendlyExpo[/url]

Hey thanks a lot. I'm definitely going to try to make it to one of the seminars.

[koddio]

Check out this Green Happening in the Bronx:

Bronx River Festival, 180th St. and Boston Road in Bronx Park (718) 430-4665.

The Bronx River Alliance sponsors this free family festival featuring games, canoe rides, live entertainment and food. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 26.


Read more: [url=http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2010/05/25/2010-05-25_best_of_the_boroughs_bronx_culture.html#ixzz0ox PEW9yu]Best of the boroughs: Bronx culture[/url]

[kymsolaris]

If you are in the Charlotte area check out this Green Run:

Clean Air run to be “green” event
By Bruce Henderson
[email]bhenderson@charlotteobserver.com[/email]
Posted: Wednesday, May. 19, 2010

Clean Air Carolina says Saturday’s 5K Run for Clean Air at McAlpine Creek Park will be the first in the state to be certified as a “green” race.

The group expects about 250 runners for its inaugural race, which will raise money for education and advocacy programs. The American Lung Association last month ranked metro Charlotte the nation’s 10th-smoggiest city.

Clean Air Carolina will seek certification from Athletes for a Fit Planet, which helps event organizers use environmentally-benign practices.

“It’s going to be a leave-no-trace event,” said Phil Rossi of Clean Air Carolina, including online race registration to save paper, locally-raised food, compostable cups and on-site recycling. CATS’ hybrid bus will run on Route 27, including Monroe Road near the park, and an electric lawn mower will be raffled.

A number of businesses have signed up as sponsors. Among them, Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center will offer free asthma tests, Rossi said, and Omega Sports will collect old shoes for recycling.

The park is at 8711 Monroe Rd. in Charlotte. Race-day registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8 a.m., a walk and Tot Trot for children at 8:30 a.m. and an awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m.

Read more: [url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/05/19/1445392/clean-air-run-to-be-green-event.html#ixzz0p8gVcztl]Clean Air run to be “green” event - CharlotteObserver.com[/url]

[littlegreenfairy]

Here is an article about a classroom in Wales celebrating sustainability:

School left in the dark for environmental day
Jun 1 2010 by Gareth Evans, South Wales Echo

LESSONS were plunged into darkness when a city school celebrated Wales Sustainability Week.

The eco committee at Gabalfa Primary School in Cardiff organised an energy-saving day to raise awareness of green issues and environmental protection.

Pupils turned off lights, interactive whiteboards and computers to prove their green credentials.

School cleaners carried out their work without the aid of machinery and kitchen staff boycotted gas and electric in favour of packed lunches.

Children ditched uniforms for different shades of green, while teachers had to go without tea and coffee.

Later, the school gathered for an assembly to explore the issues of global warming and how humans impact upon the environment in different ways.

Year five pupil Omar Wardek, vice-chairman of the school eco committee, said the experiment was a success. “We did it to save energy and show how easy it can be,” he said.

“It was also good for class six and class seven as our topic for learning this term is ‘keen to be green’.

“I think we should do this more often in the future and encourage other schools to do a similar green day.”

Eco chairman Tom Davies, of year six, added: “It was funny to see everyone wearing green. We missed using the whiteboards and computers but we survived.”

Year Three teacher Katie Doyle coordinated the event.

“Everyone embraced the idea wholeheartedly and enjoyed the process enormously,” she said.

“We all feel it is extremely important for our children to understand the crucial issues that are affecting their future and a day like this has really brought it home to them.”

The Assembly Government’s inaugural Sustainability Week was supported by Keep Wales Tidy and a number of events across the country.

In Cardiff, pupils at Thornhill and St Mellons primary schools took part in a litter pick and learnt how to recycle waste.

Gabalfa headteacher John Tobutt said: “We hope that, in future, by conserving valuable natural resources and understanding the consequences how we live is having, our world becomes a better place for ourselves and future generations.”

[koddio]

If you are in the area, check out this Habitat for Humanity Green Event:

Habitat 'green' event

Habitat for Humanity Lake County and Kitchens and Baths Unlimited will showcase how to create a beautiful home while being "green" on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1232 Waukegan Road in Glenview.

Habitat staff will share how people can recycle products removed from their homes to Habitat for reuse at the Habitat ReStore in Gurnee.

The Habitat ReStore accepts donations of used and new products from home and commercial remodeling projects as well as new product from manufacturers and vendors. These donated products are sold to the public to help customers keep their remodeling costs lower. Tons of products are kept out of scarce landfill space through the ReStore.

Kitchens and Baths Unlimited is a donor of products to the Habitat ReStore. Habitat picks up donations from homes and businesses. Teams from Habitat also participate in tear-outs of products in homes to be demolished.

The Habitat ReStore is located at 3545 Grand Avenue in Gurnee. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 9-6 and Saturday 9-5.

[Greenybee11]

I would love to attend one of these events!

[slucas]

The Green Festival was held in Seattle. Here is an article about it:

Seattle Green Festival offers eco living tips and call to action

Seattle's Third Annual Green Festival offered familiar exhibits, speakers, and how-to projects, but the magic was still there.

Bainbridge Island resident David Korten, economist, called consumers to action to create a new economic system.

"The future depends on replacing the old with a new equitable system," Korten said. Decision making needs to be shifted from global corporations to local communities so everyone can experience healthy, joyful living.

Taking a break from his speech, Korten asked the crowd to join him in dancing to "No Wall too Tall."

Korten is the cofounder of the Positive Futures Network, the organization that publishes Yes! Magazine and author of "Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth."

Echoing Korten's call for economic and environmental changes, John Perkins, author of "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man," denounced oil companies and other corporations making huge profits and degrading the environment.

Predatory capitalism needs to be replaced so a sustainable, just, and peaceful world can be created for our children and grandchildren, he said. "We've got to move on."

In a more light-hearted talk, simplicity advocate Cecil Andrews told the audience they could tell friends when they didn't want to do something.

Andrews urged people to slow down to have a happier life. She recommends people stop and talk to others to build connection and community.

Andrews' comment that you can cross things off your life that you haven't done brought laughter from the audience. She also said you can cross things off other peoples' lists.

A new treat this year was a show of eco friendly fashions and handbags. Bright colors and unusual styles, including asymmetrical handkerchief and jagged hemlines, flashed across the stage.

Each model carried a personal towel, a small towel you use all day so you don't waste resources by using paper towels.

One disappointment at the Green Festival was the lack of places to buy food. Arriving about 1 p.m., I was desperate for a sandwich by about 3 p.m.

Festivalgoers told me the Washington State Convention Center's caterer ARAMARK wouldn't allow other food vendors to sell food. They could only give out free samples.

Another change from last year was attendance was down significantly. With fewer people attending, it was easier to get through the hallways.

If you missed the Green Festival this weekend, look for it next year. It's a great event.

[kymsolaris]

There was recently an event honoring in Finland honoring a solar inventor:


Finland Honours Inventor of Cut-Price Solar Cells

10 June, 2010, by James Cullimore

Michael Gratzel, the inventor of a technology to produce cheap solar power cells, has been honoured with the Millennium Technology award.

The BBC reports that Graetzel, director of the laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces at the Lausanne Federal Technology Institute, received $1million (€800,000) in prize money at the event in Helsinki on on Wednesday.

The scientist created nanotechnology-based solar cells using a dye made from berries.

Named after himself, Gratzel cells are capable of generating power from sunlight, following a process similar to photosynthesis. The Gratzel cells can be used to power such devices such as street lights.

The Millennium Technology Award is given to researchers who develop technologies to better human life.

The award is presented by the government of Finland and the Technology Academy of Finland, based in Helsinki.