You're invited to the upcoming Green Energy meeting hosted by the Whitewater Valley Lean Network, April 21, 2009, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

We’ll start off with an overview of “Green”: what is it, sustainability & global conditions, material use & solid waste mgmt, energy mgmt, chemical waste generation, climate/air emissions mgmt, supply water/wastewater mgmt, environmental business mgmt, and how to develop an action plan.

Then we’ll dive a little deeper and talk about ways to save energy, save money and add sustainability at the same time! We’ll share many success stories - projects implemented by local companies trying to save money and go green. Presenters: Jon Guenin, Purdue MEP, Harry Phillips, RPL, Gus Duke, RPL.  continue reading »

As a part of Earlham College's free forums on Sustainability in the Community, Anna Jetmore will give a talk entitled "Green Economic Development". Anna Jetmore is a consultant for The Newday Sustainability Group, LLC. Held on the campus of Earlham College, the Richmond Room, Landrum Bolling Center, Thursday April 16th.

7:30 a.m. - Breakfast Buffet, Richmond Room
Make your $5.00 reservation for breakfast by calling (765) 983-1393 or email leama@earlham.edu.

8:00 a.m. - Presentation
Free Admission – no ticket required

As a part of Earlham College's free forums on Sustainability in the Community, Phil Seybold will give a talk entitled "Green Building Construction and Renovation". Phil Seybold is owner of Advanced Construction Technology and Sustainability Educator for Cope Environmental Center. Held on the campus of Earlham College, the Richmond Room, Landrum Bolling Center, Thursday March 26th.

7:30 a.m. - Breakfast Buffet, Richmond Room
Make your $5.00 reservation for breakfast by calling (765) 983-1393 or email leama@earlham.edu.

8:00 a.m. - Presentation
Free Admission – no ticket required

As a part of Earlham College's free forums on Sustainability in the Community, Mic Jackson will give a talk entitled "What Is a Sustainable Community?". Mic is a Professor of Mathematics at Earlham, and is a member of the Richmond/Wayne County Environmental Council. Held on the campus of Earlham College, the Richmond Room, Landrum Bolling Center, Thursday February 26th.

7:30 a.m. - Breakfast Buffet, Richmond Room
Make your $5.00 reservation for breakfast by calling (765) 983-1393 or email leama@earlham.edu.

8:00 a.m. - Presentation
Free Admission – no ticket required

Join storyteller Jennie Kiffmeyer as she leads parents, adults, children through an environmental story. Then children will do an activity while adults learn more ways to interact with children in the outdoors to encourage nature appreciation and conservation.

Saturday - Februrary 28 10:00 - 11:00 AM at Morrisson-Reeves Library. Please call the library to register. Free admission and the first 10 families receive a book!

Join the Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee and a distinguished panel for a discussion regarding the marketing potential for locally grown products in our area. Could we market our own locally grown produce and other products? Hear what’s already happening in our area and other parts of the state and nation. We encourage producers, consumers and vendors alike to participate in this discussion.  continue reading »

CEC to put used cooking oil to work! Will run tractors and mowers on biodiesel produced on the property!

Centerville, Indiana - Cope Environmental Center was recently awarded a grant from the Norcross Wildlife Foundation to purchase a FuelMeister II. This piece of equipment will convert used cooking oil (from restaurant fryers) to biodiesel suitable for use in tractors, lawn mowers, and even vehicles. CEC will be partnering with the local Elks Lodge and Country Club to make this long-awaited effort a reality. “I’m really looking forward to this project and partnership. Hopefully, this will help us both and do something good for the environment at the same time,” said Glen Alexander, General Manager at Elks.  continue reading »

America Recycles Day - a local informational event about recycling, natural resources, and the environment.

Saturday, November 1, 2008
10AM to 2PM at the Richmond Square Mall

Local information will be available as well as displays, drawings, and giveaways. Pictures with Richie the Recycling Raccoon will take place from 11AM to 1PM.

This is a free event for all ages so stop out and visit the various booths and help us to celebrate America Recycles Day!

Call and sign up now to get a Richie Recycling Bin and join in and help the City of Richmond compete for up to $10,000 in a national contest that rewards cities for recycling aluminum beverage cans!  continue reading »

Earlier this morning, Chris Nolte from 1490 WKBV AM interviewed Anna Lisa Gross, who has tirelessly coordinated the 100-Mile Radius Potlucks sponsored by ProgressiveWayneCounty.org in July, August, and tomorrow night for September. You can listen to the full audio of the interview [MP3, 6:09]. Remember that you can also check out the local food directory, and see a highlight video from the first potluck. We hope to see you there tomorrow night!