[sustainable_tompkins-l] Solar staying on advance track

2017-09-18 Thread NickVaczek
This link is from a group that will have worthwhile programming this week in NYC on a range of subjects: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/solar-energy-reaches-2020-goal-3-years-early/ For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit:

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Public Commewnt period for Clean Water Rule extended

2017-09-18 Thread Patricia Haines
Below is a notice from the River Network about an extension of time for public comment on the Clean Water Rule. Please call or write your legislators with your comments! For phone numbers and addresses, check . Patricia Haines Gooding, CLWN Board of Directors ** Hi all, I assume you have

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Yucca Plastic

2017-09-18 Thread Tony Del Plato
This 2 min video is a great tale of entrepreneurial genius. Maybe we'll follow Kenya's example and ban plastic bags made from petroleum and Indonesia finding an alternative. Of course every invention has "energy requirements" that are part of the costs of new "green" products.

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Yucca Plastic

2017-09-18 Thread Alicia Dale Alexander
Thank you for this Tony…I shared it on GoGreenNY Enjoy this fine weather! Alicia Alicia Alexander GoGreenNY Visit us on Facebook ggn...@gmail.com 607-229-8636 "Working together for the best New York ever!" > On Sep 18, 2017, at

[sustainable_tompkins-l] 9/23 & 10/21: FREE 'Compost with Confidence' classes

2017-09-18 Thread Sandra J. Repp
Compost with Confidence Classes: "Indoor Composting" & "Winter Composting" Saturday, September 23 & Saturday, October 21, 12:30-1:30pm @ Ithaca Community Gardens, Carpenter Circle at 3rd Street near Ithaca Farmers' Market (meet at the 'compost demonstration site' on the right before you reach

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Nominations Sought for Tompkins Co. Community Beautification Awards

2017-09-18 Thread Sandra J. Repp
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Community Beautification Help recognize those who contribute to beautification efforts in rural towns and villages across Tompkins County and in the City of Ithaca. The Tompkins County Community Beautification Program is seeking nominations for outstanding