Archive for the ‘Project Green’ Category

UBLOGeivable! Grass pellets to keep warm – a sustainable solution to grass cuttings

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 Posted in Blogs, Front Page News, Project Green, UnBLOGlievable! | 3 Comments »

This is a great story from the Catskill Watershed Corporation, the Watershed Advocate, Winter 2008.  Excerpts are provided here for a quick read, but you should check out the whole story. Staying Warm:  Grass pellets may be one solution The potential of ...

GREEN ROOFS – BEAUTIFUL AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO STORM WATER RUNOFF

Friday, February 20th, 2009 Posted in Committees, Front Page News, Member's Blog, Project Green, Water Committee | Comments Off on GREEN ROOFS – BEAUTIFUL AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO STORM WATER RUNOFF

I signed up for a two hour discussion of Green Roofs conducted by the EPA. We had about 1000 people online and here are some good links and contacts.  There is a great video worth while watching –  Reduce Runoff: ...

Chip In! Mulch Your Tree! Help NYC Grow! January 10 and 11

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 Posted in Front Page News, Greenversations, Member's Blog, Project Green | Comments Off on Chip In! Mulch Your Tree! Help NYC Grow! January 10 and 11

10am – 2pm Saturday January 10 & Sunday January 11th Bring your holiday tree to a designated city park to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings across the city! Remember to remove all lights and ornaments before bringing the tree ...

An interesting Environmental Web page

Sunday, December 14th, 2008 Posted in Front Page News, Project Green | Comments Off on An interesting Environmental Web page

http://www.seql.org/100ways.cfm 100 Ways to Save The Environment

Greenversations: What do you do with unused OTC or prescription drugs?

Sunday, December 14th, 2008 Posted in Front Page News, Project Green | 2 Comments »

News brief: Blog Question Of The Week: What do you do with unused over-the-counter or prescription drugs? What do you do with unused over-the-counter or prescription drugs? Drugs and pharmaceutical products include powerful chemicals that have saved or improved countless ...

EPA Greenversations: How are you going green for the holidays?

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 Posted in Front Page News, Project Green | 2 Comments »

For release: (Washington, D.C. – Monday, Nov. 17, 2008) Blog Question of the Week: How are you going green for the holidays? Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your ...

President’s Blog, September 26, 2008: Lehman College Science Building

Thursday, September 25th, 2008 Posted in President's Blog, Project Green | Comments Off on President’s Blog, September 26, 2008: Lehman College Science Building

LEHMAN COLLEGE GROUNDBREAKING SCIENCEREMONY - September 24th '2008 9AM When Karen first mentioned the Lehman College Groundbreaking Ceremony for their new state-of-art Science Research Facility, I said, "NoWay!" would I get up at regular workingman's hours just for a free ...

EPA Greenversations:What did you or your school do to be greener this year? ¿Qué hizo usted o su escuela para ser más verde este año?

Monday, September 15th, 2008 Posted in Front Page News, Project Green | Comments Off on EPA Greenversations:What did you or your school do to be greener this year? ¿Qué hizo usted o su escuela para ser más verde este año?

Question of the Week: What did you or your school do to be greener this year? (Washington, D.C. – September 15, 2008) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your ...

EPA Greenversations: How have you prepared for emergencies? ¿Cómo se ha preparado para las emergencias?

Monday, September 8th, 2008 Posted in Front Page News, Project Green | 2 Comments »

Question of the Week: How have you prepared for emergencies? (Washington, D.C. – September 8, 2008) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic?  Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, Greenversations.  Each question ...

The Mets – the Blue and Orange are going Green!

Saturday, September 6th, 2008 Posted in Front Page News, Project Green | Comments Off on The Mets – the Blue and Orange are going Green!

Last spring the New York Mets boasted that the construction of their new stadium, Citi Field, is on time, on budget, and green! The Mets are using “green improvements,” suggesting public transportation routes, encouraging community participation, and hiring ...