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General Committee Meets Thursday, January 9th @ 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT

Earth Day/Week/Month Brainstorming Sessions! 

📣 Calling Earth Day/Week/Month Organizers and Planners! 

Two Sessions Available:

Wednesday, January 29th at 1 PM Eastern
Wednesday, March 4th at 1 PM Eastern

Join us on Zoom to learn “what works” to engage residents in Earth Day activities. How do you organize your planning? Do you need assistance? How to take the best photos to share with others.
Experienced planners are encouraged to join and share their wisdom with others.

Click here to learn more and register!

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SSAFE Newsletter!

The January 2025 edition of the SSAFE Newsletter is ready to read and share!

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the SSAFE Newsletter

Packed with insightful articles contributed by SSAFE members, this issue explores innovative sustainability projects happening at SSAFE chapter communities and provides updates on broader climate news. Dive in to stay inspired and informed!

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Upcoming Meetings for SSAFE Members

SSAFE General Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 9th at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT

Greening Our Campuses Team
Thursday, January 23rd at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT

Energy Workgroup
Wednesday, January 30th 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

Case Study: Sustainable Food Program at Wake Robin

Eating sustainably helps fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with food production, transportation, and waste. Read about Wake Robin's unique approach.

Case Study: Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?

New: Recommended Viewing Listings

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

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.

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