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Sun Day – Get Involved via Third Act, September 21st
Sun Day is a day of action, celebrating solar and wind power, and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind.
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Earth Day Resources
The January SSAFE Earth Day Brainstorming Session brought together over 20 passionate participants, generating a wealth of ideas and best practices. Explore the Earth Day section packed with resources such as flyers, brochures, a free video to download, and a photo album.
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Updated SSAFE Video Library
Mary Evelyn Tucker presented on The Emerging Alliance of Religion & Ecology at the January 9th, 2025 General Committee Meeting. Explore the latest recordings of SSAFE General Meeting guest speakers, project team presentations, and Chapter showcases in the SSAFE Video Library!
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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.
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New: Recommended Viewing Listings
Our recommended films list is now searchable by category including movie posters to give you a better idea of what’s in each selection.
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Reducing Single-Use Plastics
RReducing single-use plastics is a vital step toward building more sustainable communities and mitigating environmental harm. Beyond Plastics has emerged as a leading voice in championing reduction strategies over recycling as the most effective means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis.
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New: Searchable and Categorized Recommended Book List
Our recommended reading list is now searchable by category, title keyword, publication date, and author.
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Lathrop Leaves its Leaves
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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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Audit Explainer Video
You’ve likely heard of an energy audit, but have you heard of a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Audit? What is the difference? SSAFE member, Stu White from Kendal at Hanover explains this new type of audit!
