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WELCOME TO THE APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER
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Happy Earth Day! This 49th anniversary of Earth Day comes at a time when recognition of the need for historic action to address climate change seems to be building every day. With versions of Green New Deals under discussion at the Federal, state, and local levels, and community interest swelling, it's a great time to read this "Energy and Equity" piece, which reminds us how crucial it is to join efforts to protect the environment with efforts to eliminate poverty and racism.
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Ithaca Sustainability Newsletter Release Date Changes
To make sure you have the most timely sustainability news and events coming to your inbox, we have coordinated our newsletter release schedule with that of Get Your GreenBack Tompkins (Subscribe to GYGBT here). The Ithaca Sustainability newsletter will now be published the third week of each month, and GYGBT will publish in the first week.
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Town, City of Ithaca Release 2018 Sustainability Reports
These two-page reports highlight 2018 sustainability accomplishments. Read the Town report. Read the City report.
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New York City Passes Climate Mobilization Act
The nation’s largest and most economically influential city passed a historic bill Thursday capping climate-changing pollution from big buildings and mandating unprecedented cuts to greenhouse gases. Learn more.
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Get Your Green Back Step of the Month: Compost
Composting is nature’s way of recycling. There are simple ways to compost at home or take your food scraps to drop-off points. Learn more here or by calling the compost “Rotline” at 272-2292.
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Backup Ride Home Program Helps You Commute Without a Car
The Backup Ride Home program provides peace of mind for commuters who travel to work without a personal vehicle. Free transportation home is arranged if some-thing happens that makes your original travel plan unfeasible. Learn more.
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Be Sure To Recycle Right
Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management reminds residents that it’s important to recycle correctly. Only recycle plastic containers if they are labeled #1, 2 or 5, and don’t try to recycle any items that don’t belong (aka “wishcycling”). Common UNACCEPTABLE items include paper coffee cups, plastic bags, padded envelopes, and dirty food containers. Not sure if an item is accepted? use the “What Do I Do With..." tool at recycletompkins.org.
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Public Presentation on Infill and Small Scale Development
Wednesday, April 24, 6:00pm, Tompkins County Public Library, Borg Warner Room, 101 E. Green St.
Are you curious or concerned about infill development, interested in becoming a small developer for a project in your neighborhood, or an advocate/local leader encouraging better building in your community? Bernice Radle of the Incremental Development Alliance will present. Learn more. A video of the presentation will be available here.
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STREETS ALIVE! ITHACA
Sunday, April 28, 1-5pm
Court and Cayuga Streets
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Compost Fair and 4H Duck Race
Sunday, April 28, 12:00-4:00pm, CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue
Celebrate spring's arrival by stopping by the Compost Fair. Enjoy demonstrations, tours, live music, food and activities for kids. The Fair is held in conjunction with the 4-H Duck Race. Learn more.
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Drawdown: Reversing Global Warming Workshop Series
April 29, May 6, May 13, and June 10, 6:30-9:00pm, Museum of the Earth, 1259 Trumansburg Road
This four-part workshop series based on Project Drawdown will support you in finding your unique contribution to reversing global warming. Develop a plan for getting into action with others in your local community, and join the global community changing the conversation about global warming. Learn more.
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Green New Deal Town Hall
Thursday, May 2, 7pm, TC Public Library, Borg Warner Room
Sunrise Movement Ithaca is hosting a Green New Deal Town Hall. This is a round-table conversation with panelists from our local community to have a conversation and critique of the federal Green New Deal. Learn more.
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I Love My Park Day
May 4, Various locations
I Love My Park Day attracts thousands of volunteers from across the state to participate in cleanup, improvement, and beautification events at New York State parks and historic sites. Learn more.
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National Bike to Work & School Day
Friday, May 17, 7-10am
Join hundreds of people in Tompkins County. Find out firsthand why commuting by bike is fun, energizing, and affordable. Enjoy free breakfast bites and giveaways at several locations. Learn more.
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SAVE THE DATE
Diversity Roundtable: Focusing Our Equity Lens
Wednesday, May 29, 8:30am-4:00pm, Emerson Suites, Campus Center, Ithaca College, 953 Danby Rd.
This bi-annual conference is intended to provide a venue for community-wide learning and dialogue. Learn more.
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