Case Study: A Nascent Green Fund’s Development
A joint resident/administration committee was formed at Wake Robin to oversee disbursement of funds raised for greenhouse gas emission reduction measures on campus.
Case Study: Junk Mail Parties to Reduce Waste
Host a party to minimize paper waste, keeping unnecessary mail out of landfills while conserving natural resources and protecting trees. Read about RiverWoods Durham’s unique approach!
NEW! Earth Day Resources 🌍
Looking for creative ways to celebrate Earth Day, Earth Week, or even Earth Month? Explore the Earth Day section on the SSAFE website with resources such as flyers, brochures, a free video to download, and a photo album.
NEW! Download the SSAFE Earth Day Resource Guide to enhance your Earth Day/Week/Month planning at your community! 🌍💚
Updated SSAFE Video Library
Explore the latest recordings of SSAFE General Committee guest speakers, project team presentations, and Chapter showcases in the SSAFE Video Library! Organized by category and video type, the library now features 42 cataloged videos as of January 14, 2025, covering a wide range of topics.
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?
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.
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.
New: Categorized Recommended Reading
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.
