Curbside Recycling Changes
There has been a lot of attention lately in the national media on changes in recycling markets, and how those changes impact the collection and pro-cessing of recyclable materials. Because of these changes, Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management is limiting curbside collection of plastic containers to # 1, 2 and 5 (water & soda bottles, milk & juice jugs, tubs, carry-out and berry containers) as well as removing rigid plastics from the single-stream mix. Learn more.
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City Tax Abatement Program Adds Affordability Requirement
A resolution passed last month by the City of Ithaca Common Council expands the Community Investment Incentive Tax Abatement Program (CIITAP) to have a requirement that in order to receive City endorsement, any project including 10 or more rental residential dwelling units must meet certain requirements, including: 20% of their housing units must be affordable to households earning up to 75% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Learn more.
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Blueprint for Better Bicycling
Bike Walk Tompkins wants to know what's next for bicycling in Ithaca. Find out more about LimeBike and what people think about bicycling, and then, tell us what you think by answering this 5-minute survey. You could win a $50 Wegmans gift card! Learn more.
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Get Your Green Back Step of the Month: Hunt & Fish
Fresh, free, and healthy. Stock your freezer with a few venison, eat meat for a year, and save hundreds of dollars on groceries. Learn more.
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New HeatSmart Campaign Launches
HeatSmart just kicked off its third limited-time program promoting efficiency measures and non-fossil fuel alternatives for home heating and domestic hot water, which, combined, account for 75% of energy use in area homes. HeatSmart programs, born in Tompkins County, are now spreading across NY state and the Northeast. Learn more here and in the events section.
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Architecture 2030 releases Zero Code
Architecture 2030 recently announced the publication of the ZERO Code – a standard for new building construction that integrates cost-effective energy efficiency measures with on-site and/or off-site renewable energy resulting in Zero-Net-Carbon (ZNC) buildings. The ZERO Code applies to new commercial, institutional, and mid- to high-rise residential buildings. Learn more.
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NYC Leads on SDGs
On July 11, New York City became the first city in the world to report to the United Nations on its progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The move is part of a larger trend of U.S. cities pursuing environmental progress amid inaction from the federal government, and of New York, in particular, taking an ambitious course on climate policy. The city pledged in 2014 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, and Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an order last year committing to the Paris accord goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Learn more.
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Three-City Green Drinks
Thur., Aug. 16, 5:30-7:30pm, Dasher's Corner Pub, 2 North Main St., Homer
Come meet with sustainability professionals of all kinds at this major three-city Green Drinks event for Ithaca, Syracuse, and Cortland. Learn more.
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HeatSmart Community Meetings and Home Tours
Home Tours
Saturday, August 18, 12pm and 2pm, Brooktondale
See homes that have had building insulation and air-sealing work done and/or heat pumps installed. Check out the equipment and talk to your neighbors about their experiences both during the installation process and afterwards, enjoying the benefits. Learn more
Community Meetings
August 30, 6:30-8:30p, Lansing
September 15, 10am-noon, Danby
September 27, 6:30-8:30pm, City of Ithaca
Learn about the technologies offered, get your questions answered, and meet the program’s vetted installers. There will be additional meetings held throughout the fall. Learn more.
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The Grand Recycle sale takes place August 18-20 at 306 N. Aurora St. Click icon for details.
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Josh Fox's The Truth Has Changed
Friday, August 24, 7:30pm-10:00pm, Bailey Hall, Ithaca
The Rules have changed, the Water has changed, the Climate has changed, the Truth has changed. With these four powerful truths, Josh Fox - award-winning director of the natural gas documentary Gasland - brings his new solo live performance to Ithaca. Learn more here, including how to get tickets.
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The Science of Plants and Sustainability - Science on Tap Summer Series
Wednesday, August 29, 7:00-9:00pm, Casita Del Polaris, 1201 N. Tioga St.
Science on Tap connects Cornell researchers with the Ithaca community through accessible presentations of diverse scientific research. This month’s presentation focuses on sustainable agriculture in a changing climate through research on soil microbes and tree rings. Learn more
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