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Lathrop Leaves its Leaves
By George Kriebel, Lathrop North Until very recently in geological time, nature has always left the leaves, so life has evolved with that in mind. Leaves contribute to soil health…
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? Although there is significant overlap, the GHG…
Education: “Heat: Effects on the Elderly and Other Vulnerable Populations”
The increasing frequency and intensity of heat waves due to climate change significantly threaten vulnerable populations, especially the elderly. Past events like the 2003 European and 1995 Chicago heat waves…
Collington Sustainability Plan 2.0
The much-awaited Collington Sustainability Plan 2.0 is available for download. Download the Collington Sustainability Plan Excerpt from the plan: Goals of Collington’s Sustainability Plan are to reduce our greenhouse gas…
Larval Landings to Collect Leaf Litter
At the April 4th, 2024 SSAFE General Committee Meeting, our guest speaker, Doug Tallamy, mentioned a way to protect pollinator habitat while maintaining a manicured appearance. The following idea was…
Unit Turnover Guide Published
Another major SSAFE achievement from the Greening Our Campuses project team! You are invited to download and incorporate the residential unit turnover recommendations to use at your senior living community….
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 thousands, or…
LED Lighting & NEST Thermostats for $0 in Costs at The Admiral!
Folks at the Admiral at the Lake, a Kendal affiliate, are on the right path (to Net Zero)! A recent announcement highlighted two new energy saving projects; LED Lighting &…
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. “The community has fully implemented Casella’s Zero-Sort Recycling, compost,…
Electrical Grid Basics Video and Slides
As we lead the way toward net-neutrality at our communities, it is important to learn more about energy usage. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) is overwhelmingly dependent on reducing energy…
The Energy Audit – Step One on the Path to Net Zero [Video]
Many communities have set a goal to achieve net-zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The key to building a roadmap to net-zero is identifying the how to make changes…
Carbon Footprint & Energy Audit – What’s the Difference?
With input from the newly formed Carbon Footprint and Energy Audit working groups and members of the SSAFE Greening our Campuses Project Team, we have assembled an infographic to visualize…
