Brighton, NY, Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan The plan’s objective is to develop a well-connected, safe, and functional active transportation network of sidewalks and on- and off-road trails to enhance the safety and circulation of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists in Brighton, NY. FuelEconomy.gov Here is a great website for fuel […]
Yearly Archives: 2014
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EatWild Your source for safe, healthy, natural and nutritious grass-fed beef, lamb, goats, bison, poultry, pork, dairy and other wild edibles. Organic Consumers Association (OCA) The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children’s health, corporate accountability, fair trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics. […]
Collect waste for dollars Learn how you can support your favorite charitable organization or school by collecting drink pouches, yogurt containers, and energy bar wrappers that will be used to expand Terracycle product lines.
The 10% Challenge (Burlington, Vermont) The 10% Challenge is a key part of a program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Burlington, Vermont. The 10% Challenge web site provides the tools and the information necessary to conserve energy at home and at work.
Environmental Thoughts—Rochester, NY Frank Regan, publisher of the RochesterEnvironment.com web site maintains a personal blog of his thoughts. Your chance to share your thoughts with him and others. RochesterEnvironment.com Keep yourself abreast of all the environmental news for the Rochester-area.
Books and online resources from the Brighton Library A listing of books to educate yourself about “going green” and other environmental concerns. Center for Environmental Initiatives Through education, collaboration, and facilitation, CEI works with citizens, organizations, institutions, government and businesses to advance environmental sustainability, improve the water quality in the […]
A documentary exploring climate change in upstate New York What does climate change mean in a place where it is not an obvious threat? Where sea level rise is not a factor, and frankly, where people might like it to be a little warmer? Three filmmakers set out to answer […]
In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film GASLAND, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level (in 32 countries worldwide). […]
Try going a day without plastic. Plastic is everywhere and infiltrates our lives in unimaginable and frightening ways. In this touching and often flat-out-funny film, we follow “everyman” Jeb Berrier, who is admittedly not a tree hugger, as he embarks on a global tour to unravel the complexities of our […]