RiverWoods Durham Wins!
The Sustainability Committee at RiverWoods Durham wins a LeadingAge award for outstanding leadership in environmental advocacy, education, and action.
Collington Sustainability Plan 2.0
The Collington Sustainability Plan 2.0, 2024-2026, is ready to download. Focusing on five goals, the plan is masterfully organized, concise, and tactical.
Early Results Look Promising from the Kendal at Lexington Peak Usage Evaluation
“Peak Usage Program” or “Peak Energy Shaving” – Have you heard these terms around your campus yet? Some very savvy residents have realized that their communities can save a significant amount of money by carefully predicting days when energy use will be highest.
LED Lighting & NEST Thermostats for $0 in Costs at The Admiral!
The vigilant residents and staff at The Admiral uncovered not one, but two programs that will allow them to zip ahead in their sustainability efforts, for free! Learn about their LED light and Nest thermostat replacement programs. Perhaps there are similar programs offered from your utility provider!
Wake Robin Named 2023 Sustainability Leader!
SSAFE Chapter community, Wake Robin, located in Shelburne, VT has been honored for their outstanding waste program by Casella Waste Systems.
Crosslands Mailbox Energy Display
An excellent and creative method to educate Kendal at Crosslands residents about weather, climate, sustainability, and SSAFE! This display was made possible by the resident-led Kendal at Crosslands Energy Committee.
Urban vs. Boreal Forest and the Value of Trees in Sequestering Carbon Dioxide Video
Presented by Dr. Alan Lockwood, MD, resident and Chair of the Arboretum Committee of Kendal at Oberlin. Learn more about Dr. Lockwood and watch the fascinating presentation.
Kendal at Crosslands Arboretum Report
The following arboretum report was presented at the December 12th 2021 SSAFE General Meeting by Ben James from Kendal at Crosslands.
The Case for an Arboretum
Several SSAFE Chapter communities have thriving arboretums while some are in the initial application process. Learn more by reading this fact sheet (downloadable PDF available.)
