The original, do-it-yourself green activity. Recycle your yard and kitchen wastes and create great organic material for your garden and lawn. You’ll keep 500-600 pounds of waste from going to the landfill each year! Organic matter does not decay in a landfill, where it produces methane, which is 20 times […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
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Review this information about alkaline and rechargeable batteries and seriously consider using and recycling rechargeable batteries.
The Spring 2016 Curb Your Car Week event took place the week of May 15-21, 2016. During that week, 39 residents from Brighton and Rochester registered their pledge to walk, bike, carpool or ride the bus for at least a day as an alternative to drive their car. Survey Results […]
Leaf blower use on lawns, gardens, driveways is a source of pollution and noise that can significantly impact our environment and health. In addition, the use of hot, dry winds directed at plants desiccates roots and leaves, while drying and stripping away top soil. Noise pollution may be the first […]
Answer our survey: Submit this online survey form before midnight Sunday, June 5, 2016. The survey results will be published on this website. Comments? We would love to hear about your week or any feedback you may have. Leave a comment below. (Comments are moderated and will be posted after […]
The Spring 2017 edition of Curb Your Car Week will take place from Sunday, May 14 through Saturday, May 20. Learn more and register.
The time to stop climate change is short. This program on transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy will offer hope about work that is being done locally, a way to connect with others, and an opportunity to learn about policy issues. Panelists: Dr. Susan Spencer, President and Founder, ROCSPOT […]
Solarize the Flower City 2016 will kick off with a launch event, where local and state leaders will come together to celebrate with ROCSPOT, partners, and the local community. Solarize the Flower City 2016 will be selecting designated solar installers using a thorough pre-qualification process. Residents and businesses in the […]
Date and location Sunday, June 18, 2017, 9am to 1pm At Brighton High School Parking Lot Calling for exhibitors and student projects Learn more
Sponsored by League of Women Voters of the Rochester Metro Area (LWV-RMA). Carole Camp, member of the Citizens Climate Lobby, will discuss A8372, the bill proposing a carbon tax in New York. Sue Hughes-Smith, lecturer at RIT, will discuss A7497, the bill to require 100% clean energy by 2030. Barbara […]