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GreeningUSA advocates for sustainable communities to the benefit of local economies and environments.
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EcoInsight: You can now return water bottles for a 5¢ refund in New York State! Citizens Campaign for the Environment _______________________________________________________________________________ “Trick or Trees” Festival and Sustainability Academy Fair GreeningUSA’s Sustainability Academy, in cooperation with the City of Syracuse and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County will be hosting a tree-planting and sustainability festival on November 7 at Skiddy Park, 300 TiogaStreet & Oswego Street. Tree planting will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and the sustainability festival runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a tree giveaway, free food, activities, games and prizes. Don’t miss the fun! See you there! To volunteer or for more information, contact Greg Michel, 315-424-9485 x231 or
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________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome New Board Member! Kuki Haines of the Haines Sales Corporation has been appointed to fill a vacantposition on the Board of Directors. Kuki has been working with the “12 Traits”committee to assist with the development of GreeningUSA’s SustainableCommunity Rating System.________________________________________________________________________________ Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors of GreeningUSA In accordance with the by-laws of G-USA, a vote of the entire membership to elect four Directors to three (3) year terms will be held in November, 2009. G-USA members interested in serving on the board should submit a brief letter (e-mail please) of interest to the nominating committee in care of John Przepiora (
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). Please include a short resume and describe your interest in seeking this position. Anyone wishing to nominate a G-USA member may do so by simply submitting the name of the member and why you feel the nominee is worthy of the position. The Nominating Committee may also need to recommend members to the Board of Directors for completion of the Directors’ terms which may become vacant from time to time (one such vacancy currently exists). These vacancies will be filled by vote of the Board only and are not subject to election by the full membership. The By-laws require that candidates must be dues-paid members in good standing and have been a member for a minimum of one (1) year. The requirement for 1 year membership status may, with approval of the Board of Directors, be met at the time the candidate assumes the position of Director. So, regardless of your longevity in G-USA, if you are interested in becoming more active with the board, to run for election now or in the future, or to be considered for vacancies that occur, please respond. G-USA needs energetic members to assume leadership roles and continue the work of building a sustainable organization and world. John PrzepioraNominating Committee Chair
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__________________________________________________________________________________ GreeningUSA on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131259257161 You can also join us on Plaxo: http://greeningusa.plaxogroups.com/______________________________________________________________ in this issue...
Greening Calendar of Events: (scroll down for details)Greening in the News Headlines: (scroll down for details)
- LEED Silver for Marcellus library- Solar Projects Battling for Water- LEED Gold for Studio 210 in downtown Syracuse Sustainable Communities in the News Headlines: (scroll down for details)
- Study: Housing and transport costs burden SF area Greening Legislation: (scroll down for details)
- Senate Hearing on Climate Bill Heats Up Greening Resources: (scroll down for details) - Green Building Advisor- Eco-rate product and technology comparison resource______________________________________________________________________________ Greening Calendar of Events Syracuse: GreeningUSA, City of Syracuse andCornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga CountyNovember 7, 2009Skiddy Park on the Near Westside, 300 Tioga St. & Oswego St. “Trick or Trees” Festival and Sustainability Academy FairTree Planting: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noonFestival: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Further Information: Greg Michel 315-424-9485 x231 or
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_____________________________________________________________________ Syracuse: SUNY ESF and the Metropolitan Development AssociationNovember 11, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.SUNY ESF, Moon Library, Rm 110 SAGE09: Sustainability and Green EntrepreneurshipFor High School Students and FacultyThis event is free. Registration required. Information & Registration: www.esf.edu/outreach/sage/Questions:
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____________________________________________________________________ Buffalo: U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate ChapterNovember 12, 2009, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.Embassy Suites at AVANT, 200 Delaware Avenue Green Schools Initiative:Buildings as Dynamic Learning ToolsFree Information: http://www.huntcal.com/cgi/eventview.cgi/Sustainability/green_events?vm=r-w&yr=2009&tw=560&id=256061740&d=12&m=11 RSVP w/name, title, company, email and phone to:Aleisa Adelman
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_____________________________________________________________________ Syracuse: University College of Syracuse UniversityNovember 12, 2009, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. (coffee at 7:45 a.m.)Drumlins Country Club, 800 Nottingham Road Thursday Morning Roundtable:Local Food SystemsTMR can be heard on WCNY-FM, 91.3, Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Questions: Sandra Barrett, 315-443-4846 or
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_____________________________________________________________________ New ListingSyracuse: Syracuse University, SUNY ESF, Syracuse Center of ExcellenceNovember 12, 2009, 6:00 p.m.Syracuse University, Newhouse 3 Building, Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium Strategy for SustainabilitySpeaker: Adam Werbach, Global CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi S Free and open to the public.The talk will be covered live at http://newhousebeta.syr.edu/ Information: Brian Sheehan, 315-443-9247 or
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_______________________________________________________ Chenango Bridge: NYS Department of Environmental ConservationNovember 12, 2009, Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Hearings start at 7:00 p.m.Chenango Valley High School Auditorium, 221 Chenango Bridge Rd. Public Hearings on Drilling in Marcellus Shale Draft Environmental Impact Statement: http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/58440.html Citizen’s Campaign for the Environment Statement on the draft:http://www.citizenscampaign.org/PDFs/CCEStatement.dSGEIS.HVHF.pdf_____________________________________________________________________ Syracuse: F.O.C.U.S. Greater SyracuseNovember 13, 2009, 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. City Hall, 3rd Floor Council Chamber “Hope and Despair in the American City”Speaker: Gerald Grant, author of the book “Hope and Despair”comparing the Syracuse Schools with those in Raleigh, N.C. Everyone is welcome! Information:
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_____________________________________________________________________ New ListingRochester: U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate ChapterNovember 17, 2009, 8:00-9:30 a.m.RIT CAST, Building 82, Room 2240 Best Practices for LEED® BuildingsSpeakers: Peter J. DeBraal, AIA, LEED AP, Mark Maddalina, AIA, LEED AP Eligible for 1.0 CEU HSW & SD Registration: http://www.greenupstateny.org/greenevents.htm Confirm Registration with: Michelle Sommerman,
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585-232-5135 ext. 390_______________________________________________________ Corning: NYS Department of Environmental ConservationNovember 18, 2009, Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Hearings start at 7:00 p.m.Corning East High School Auditorium, 201 Cantigny St. Public Hearings on Drilling in Marcellus Shale Draft Environmental Impact Statement: http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/58440.html Citizen’s Campaign for the Environment Statement on the draft:http://www.citizenscampaign.org/PDFs/CCEStatement.dSGEIS.HVHF.pdf_____________________________________________________________________ Syracuse: GreeningUSA, Near Westside Initiative ResidentsNovember 19, 2009, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Look for more details to follow Dream Neighborhood Session Further Information: Greg Michel
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_____________________________________________________________________ Syracuse: University College of Syracuse UniversityNovember 19, 2009, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. (coffee at 7:45 a.m.)Drumlins Country Club, 800 Nottingham Road Thursday Morning Roundtable:Save the Rain! Onondaga County’s Green Infrastructure ProgramTMR can be heard on WCNY-FM, 91.3, Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Questions: Sandra Barrett, 315-443-4846 or
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_____________________________________________________________________ New ListingSyracuse: University College of Syracuse UniversityDecember 3, 2009, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. (coffee at 7:45 a.m.)Drumlins Country Club, 800 Nottingham Road Thursday Morning Roundtable:Green JobsPanelists: Linda Hartsock, The Tech GardenRob Simpson, MDATMR can be heard on WCNY-FM, 91.3, Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Questions: Sandra Barrett, 315-443-4846 or
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_____________________________________________________________________ New ListingJamesville: University College of Syracuse UniversityInstitute for Retired ProfessionalsDecember 3, 2009, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.First Baptist Church of Syracuse, 5833 East Seneca Turnpike Syracuse University’s Path to Carbon NeutralitySpeakers: Steve Lloyd, Associate Director for SustainabilityMelissa Cadwell, Marketing Manager, Sustainability Division Information:
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Web Site: www.uc.syr.edu/irp/ _______________________________________________________ Syracuse: Syracuse Center of ExcellenceDecember 16, 2009 DEADLINE Commercialization Assistance Program (CAP V)Request for Proposals Now Available CAP grants are awarded for projects that commercialize new products and services in the fields of indoor environmental quality, water resources, and clean and renewable energy--the three focus areas of SyracuseCoE. For more information on CAP V and to review previous CAP awards, visit http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102768166602&s=45&e=001j_k_Bd4i7QG5QlRfYyHp2R6U7eD5KFhOaQ4rJTda6AFX0hyMeQmlrIxz6mIkAWefHZcIWCu3ZRP8qaoePe2de7wrtgvhm9TrnRjoOtF68FjKKu95wvOsOabc0vJW_sT4-PpDybjPmKs= Technical Contact: Lisa Cleckner
Phone: 315-480-3348;
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Electronic Submission: Kathleen Forrest
Phone: 315-443-4445;
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_____________________________________________________________________ Syracuse: SUNY-ESF OutreachMarch 11 & 12, 2010OnCenter Complex, 800 South State St. 8th Annual Green Building Conference:Green Building is the solution…Keynote Speaker: Sarah Susanka, author of “The Not So Big House” Watch for further details._____________________________________________________________________
Greening in the Newsfrom Syracuse.com LEED Silver for Marcellus Library The Marcellus Free Library is the first building in Onondaga County to receive a LEED Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, according to its architect. Full Story: http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/10/green_library_in_marcellus_ear.html ___________________________________________________________________________________________ From EcoGeek.org Solar Projects Battling for Water Construction of renewable energy projects has revealed some serious environmental issues that will have to be dealt with as we speed toward a clean energy future. We recently wrote about the conflict between land conservation efforts and renewable energy projects in deserts out west. Land that is ideal for solar energy production is also pristine land in need of protection. In California, a similar conflict is arising between solar projects and water conservation. Solar farms demand a lot of water, a resource that is stretched very thin in the arid areas where they're being developed. A large solar farm can use upwards of 500 million gallons of water a year for cooling purposes and there are currently 35 big projects slated for development in California desert. Full Story_____________________________________________________________________________________________ from Syracuse.com LEED Gold for Studio 210 in downtown Syracuse Studio 210 at the Amos has been awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design "Gold ''certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The Amos Building is a rehabbed historic building situated on what was once the Erie Canal. Clear Channel Communications installed Studio 210 at the Amos in 900 square feet of leased space in the building. Full Story: http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/amos_project_in_downtown_syrac.html ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Sustainable Communities in the Newsfrom MercuryNews.com Study: Housing and transport costs burden SF area San Francisco Bay area households spend up to two-thirds of their income on transportation and housing costs, a severe burden that leaves workers with insufficient resources for other basic needs, according to a study released on Wednesday. The report blames "ever-sprawling" development resulting in a growing gap between where people work and where they live. The consequences are both economic and environmental—transportation accounts for 40.6 of greenhouse emissions in the Bay Area, compared to 33 percent nationally, the study said. Full Story_________________________________________________________________________________ Greening Legislation
GreeningUSA urges you to be aware and be involved! from National Public Radio (NPR) Senate Hearing on Climate Bill Heats Up The Senate's Environment and Public Works committee has begun hearings on climate legislation, and the heat in the hearing room is spiraling upward. Predictions of what will happen with, or without, the legislation, range from dire to apocalyptic. Full Story___________________________________________________________________________________________ Time to Renew: Please continue to support sustainable communities by renewing your membership.
Our Mission: GreeningUSA advocates sustainable communitiesto the benefit of local economies and environments. Our Goals: Sustainable Communities: Promote, support and advocate sustainable communities. - Develop and promote the 12 Traits of Sustainable Communities Manual of Best Practices.
- Invite and enlist reference standards that exist throughout the nation.
- Educate others about green and sustainable design.
- Promote and advocate local economies using green technology, research and development
through meaningful links to industries, research entities and professions. - Create sustainable communities from pro-active interaction with government leaders.
Sustainable Organizations: Foster synergy, awareness and linkages with other sustainable organizations. - Assemble data and information resources to support other organizations and entities.
- Communicate with members and the public to promote the activities
of all green and sustainable environmental organizations. National Membership: Develop a national membership base, and a financial sponsorship basewith programs or resources specifically for these groups._____________________________________________________________________________________ THE NEXT GreeningUSA BOARD MEETING: The public is invited to Board Meetings. To reserve a seat, contact Diane Brandli at
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or 315-657-3024. Voting during Board Meetings is reserved for Board of Directors. The Board reserves the right to call a closed session.
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Greening Resources http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/ The Complete Source for Building, Designing and Remodeling Green Homes____________________________________________________________________________________ http://EcoRate.com/ Eco-rate is a product and technology comparison resource, eco-news outlet and interactive forum designed for the engaged consumer. Our ratings weigh the environmental and economic costs of product ownership, providing a unique platform for meaningful product comparison.___________________________________________________________________________________ For an extensive list of "Sustainable Links", visit our web site at http://www.greeningusa.org/.
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