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Clean Energy Connections

Clean Energy Connections is the premier regional business development information and networking cleantech event – CleantechWEST! Now in its fourth year, it is an exemplary program for individuals and organizations which accelerates the growth of our green economy. The event attracts more than 400 people each year including business owners, entrepreneurs, financiers, educators, career seekers, community leaders, and public agencies. The theme of this year’s conference is, “Building on...

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September 2011 News from EarthThrives

Back to School No matter how ‘old’ you are there is something for you to take advantage of to further your own education on the topics of ‘green’ and ‘sustainable.’ Just look at our Events Page, which continues to swell with events and reminds us just how much is going on in the Pioneer Valley. Green is NOW! As far as events that are not to be missed; the 7th Annual Sustainability Summit which is happening tomorrow 9/24 at GCC. Check out the 2011 Clean...

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CITIZEN ACTION WORKSHOP

CITIZEN ACTION WORKSHOP Saturday September 24 3-6pm, UMass Amherst. MASSPIRG and The Public Interest Network are organizing a workshop on the best techniques for citizens to take action. It will cover how to plan a campaign and develop your campaign’s goals, strategies and tactics – and how to recruit volunteers and get people plugged into the thing you are passionate about. It’s a chance to learn, share ideas and connect with other environmentally active citizens as well as...

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Find FREE $ and Upgrade Your Home

Find FREE $ – and UPGRADE Your Home   Tuesday, Sept 27, 7:00 pm GCTV, 393 Main St, Greenfield   Renters, landlords and homeowners are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.   Learn how you can save $1000 – $3000 on your heating bills each year AND be warmer in winter and cooler in summer. FREE energy assessments $2,000-$35,000 available per 1-4 family building based on your income   Meet Energy Smart Homes staff and others, who can help guide you through the process    ...

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EVENT: Solving Old Problems in New Ways

Please join the UMass Green Building Committee for the next lecture in the series “Solving Old Problems in New Ways.” This 6-part lecture series explores sustainable design solutions for the built environment. Fiona Cousins will be presenting her lecture “Energy in Buildings: An Engineer’s Perspective” at 4:00-5:15 pm on Tuesday, September 27th in the Cape Cod Lounge in the UMass Student Union. Fiona is a Principal of Arup with the New York office, where her...

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Valley Rallies for Clean Energy to Stop Climate Change

Valley Rallies for Clean Energy to Stop Climate Change Public rallies calling for more urgent action to stop climate change and build a clean energy, sustainable economy will be held in Northampton, Amherst, and Greenfield on the weekend of September 24-25. Thousands of similar events will be taking place in nearly every country of the world, coordinated by the environmental group 350.org.   Most climate scientists agree that the maximum safe amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is 350...

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Creating a Sustainable Future for Franklin County

Don’t miss out! Be part of Creating a Sustainable Future for Franklin County! Sept 22 – Sept 27 – Oct 5   The Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) is inviting us to a unique opportunity to come together and create a vision and roadmap that will move us toward a more Sustainable Future for the region.   FRCOG needs to hear from YOU!     What you can do: FRCOG has developed a short survey that asks you to tell them what your top priorities are! They are also offering three community...

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UMass Amherst Dedicates One of the Nation’s First Public University Permaculture Gardens

UMass Amherst Dedicates One of the Nation’s First Public University Permaculture Gardens with Keynote by Acclaimed Author Frances Moore Lappe Innovative, student-led sustainability program to supplement University’s 27% local food supply PRESS RELEASE: Amherst, MA, Sept. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading the local food movement in public higher education, the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) Permaculture Garden today announced the public dedication...

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FAST TALK ABOUT FOOD: Lightning Talks and Networking

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS FAST TALK ABOUT FOOD: Lightning Talks and Networking Showcasing the work of the Pioneer Valley higher education community on food, agriculture and food systems. Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 6-8 p.m. at Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School in Northampton A series of five-minute presentations * Facilitated networking experience *A simple meal of local origins will be served* Sponsored by PVGrows and its Higher Education Working Group, with support from the...

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Textile Recycling Kickoff Event

Saturday, September 17th Recycling Event including…Rigid Plastics, Textiles, Building Materials, Clothes, Food, Personal Care Products, Bicycles…Here’s the information about textiles… Textile Recycling Kickoff Event What is in your trash that doesn’t need to be there? According to Karen Bouquillon, Northampton’s Waste Management Supervisor, “stuff like ripped jeans, stained shirts and coats with broken zippers. New opportunities for recycling textiles have become...

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