Recycling
Can Hardly Wait
So looking forward to the end of overflowing bins and boxes and bags of recycling next to the washing machine. Read all about it . . . Coming soon to your neighborhood . . .
Recent News of Note
Trip highlights river ecology, history “When you think of the Savannah River you think of the ports and the issue of harbor deepening and you’ve heard about (nuclear power) Plant Vogtle,” Neal said. “You think it’s going to be an industrial corridor, but really it’s an isolated wild river. That’s what makes those issues vital. … Continue reading
Red, White and Blue. And Green!
This post on Boing Boing led me to a wonderful gallery of high resolution images on the American Legion Web site. In the gallery are hundreds of posters used during World War II to encourage civilians to change their daily routines to aid in the war effort. The individual, who originally posted the link, suggested … Continue reading
Three Things
1. Was great to see everyone out at GreenFest this weekend. Thanks to all you hard working organizers and participants for dedicating your time to create a fun, tasty and informative community event. 2. Recycling (tires, electronics, etc.) this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check the City of Savannah website for all the … Continue reading
Aug. 20 town hall meeting to focus on sustainability
An Aug. 20 meeting at the Savannah Civic Center will, “present background information on current environmental initiatives, including our organization’s goals to reduce carbon emissions and the upcoming launch of curbside recycling,” according to the city’s Web site. In addition, “Citizens are encouraged to share their ideas and pledge to make changes in their own … Continue reading
Sustainability Index
My new favorite sustainability blog -SusHI (Sustainability in Hawai’i) recently posted on 7th Generation’s Sustainability Index. I’ve posted a partial index below and you can read the whole thing here. The index narrows in on a few major areas -energy, pollution, recycling- and is far from a complete picture, but it does highlight some trends … Continue reading
Recycling remains the headlines, third Trustees Market scheduled for today
In the wake the Savannah city council’s approval of a contract with Pratt Recycling, local media have been devoting attention to the issue. The round up includes: “No sorting required: Council approves ‘single-stream’ recycling,” by Linda Sickler in Connect Savannah. And “Savannah’s recycling initiative sets example,” by Eric Curl in the Savannah Morning News. Also … Continue reading
City Council votes for 10 year recycling contract
In yesterday’s Savannah City Council Meeting, a 10 year contract with Pratt Recycling was approved. SCAD’s student newspaper offered the first comprehensive report on the council vote. The Savannah Morning News followed this morning.
Imagination
Last night, creative city making champion Charles Landry spoke to a packed house. I had the pleasure of being in the audience along with most of the usual suspects (govt., real estate development, business, downtownies, a few artists & SCAD folk) . . . you were probably there too. He was worth standing up for, … Continue reading
I’m digging this clamshell
I was too lazy this morning to pack a lunch and I was too busy to leave the office. As a result, I ate out of a styrofoam takeout container. Sad. Then I remembered something I’d read recently in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Florida’s Eckerd College has started a voluntary program through which students … Continue reading
