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General Committee Meets Thursday, December 5th @ 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT
Sarah Meyers, SSAFE Member from Wake Robin in Shelburne Vermont, is going to present on, “The Epic Tale of Reuse and Repurpose at Wake Robin” or what they modestly call “The Tag Sale.”
SSAFE Members must REGISTER to attend. Click here to register ahead of time. LOOK for the automated Zoom link in your inbox.
Note: If you have registered in the past for the General Committee meeting, you do not need to register again. Not sure? It’s OK to register more than once.
Video & Meeting Follow-up
On Thursday, November 7th, 2024, SSAFE Jabari Walker, Sustainability Coordinator at Bowie State University in Maryland to talk to SSAFE members about the BSU Sustainability Program.
📽️ Click here to watch the presentation by Jabari Walker.
Click here to learn more about the Sustainability Program at Bowie State University.
What’s Next
Acknowledging the weight of the recent election results, many of us are feeling stunned, devastated, and unsure of the way forward. I want to assure you that the SSAFE Board is dedicated to upholding our organization’s integrity in these challenging times. We will approach this moment with the same thoughtfulness, commitment, and proactive response that have defined SSAFE since its inception five years ago.
Your thoughts, feelings, and insights are invaluable, and we welcome your feedback to help inform our discussions and decisions. Click here to send feedback.
A SSAFE Member recently shared a post-election day poem titled, “No Matter Who Wins” by Rebecca Faulkner. May it soothe our spirits during these challenging times.
Upcoming Meetings for SSAFE Members
Energy Workgroup
Wednesday, November 20th at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT
Greening Our Campuses Team
Thursday, November 21st at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT
SSAFE General Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 5th at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT
View the entire SSAFE Calendar here.
Note: The upcoming holidays may interfere with standing meetings dates and times. Click on the SSAFE calendar for more info.
Recent Activity from SSAFE Teams and Chapters
What’s a Watt? Learn how electricity is measured from Watts to Terawatts!
At the October SSAFE Greening Our Campuses meeting, George Alexander, a SSAFE Board Member and Longwood resident presented an overview of electricity measurement. The presentation covered scaling from watts to terawatts, with practical examples to illustrate the concepts. Watch the video here.
Looking for engaging ways to learn about the environment? Check out SSAFE’s curated list of impactful movies, TV series, and videos on environmental topics, handpicked by our members.
Reducing single-use plastics is a crucial step toward creating more sustainable communities and reducing environmental harm. This blog post explores practical strategies to minimize plastic waste, with insights and recommendations from Beyond Plastics to help you make a positive impact in your own community.
Our recommended reading list is now searchable by category, title keyword, publication date, and author. Click on Resource Hub in the menu above, then click on Recommended Reading. Or, click on the image to learn more.
For generations, nature has always left the leaves, allowing ecosystems to thrive. Fallen leaves enrich the soil, regulate moisture, provide winter insulation, and create habitats for crucial wildlife. Yet today, concerns over safety and aesthetics drive many senior living communities to remove them. See how Lathrop is "leaving its leaves!"
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