When we initially hear the term “Buy Smarter” our minds tend to think about buying good quality products (at least mine does) but that is not necessarily all that Buying Smarter means. This week we are going to talk about what it means to Buy Smarter from a sustainability perspective. What Does It Mean to […]
Week 8: Buy Smarter Read More »
We “switched gears” this week and talked about transportation with information and tips from Cat Woodson, manager of ROAM NRV Bike Share. May is National Bike Month! As the weather warms up, consider biking (or walking) for shorter trips. This action reduces greenhouse gas emissions, traffic congestion & demand for oil; reduces other impacts from
Week 7 Recap: Cutting Your Transportation Footprint Read More »
How hot is too hot and when does it become a problem? How wet is too wet and when does it become a problem?How do these and other anticipated changes to the climate intersect?How should localities like Blacksburg plan and adapt? Come learn about the climate vulnerabilities Blacksburg will be facing in the coming years and
Learn More About Blacksburg’s Climate Vulnerability Assessment! Read More »
By Cat Woodson Sustainable Transportation Resources Carshare/pool RIDE Solutions A Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Agency dedicated to expanding the efficiency and life of the roadway network and reducing the environmental impacts of vehicle emissions. Provides alternative transportation options – ridesharing (carpooling and vanpooling), biking, public transit, walking, and guaranteed ride home services – to residents
Resources for Sustainable Transportation Read More »
By Cat Woodson Transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the US (accounting for over 30%). For many cities, the private car is the single greatest polluter due to its CO2 emissions. This week we want to focus on how we can Cut Our Transportation Footprint. Why Does Reducing Your Transportation Footprint Matter? Vehicles
Week 7: Sustainable Transportation Read More »
Many people know Sustainable Blacksburg from our years of hosting a “Greening the Holidays” event to give people ideas for celebrating the winter holidays more sustainably. Although the winter holidays are the biggest gift-giving occasion, did you know that Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are also in the top 5 according to some sources? When
Week 6 Recap: Make Gift-Giving More Sustainable Read More »
We all love to give and receive gifts, especially when they are presented to us in shiny paper and sparkly ribbon, but gift-giving creates millions of tons of waste across the globe and it is projected that at least half of it ends up in landfills. This week we want to focus on how we
Week 6: Sustainable Gift Giving Read More »
After the brief cold spell we had last week, this was the perfect week to get outside! Enjoying time outside increases our connection to nature and our desire to protect the natural world. It’s also good for our physical and mental health. We hope you had some wonderful outdoor adventures and will continue to spend
Week 5 Recap: Spend Time Outdoors Read More »
Get Outside! As community science initiatives continue to grow in popularity, this year’s sixth annual City Nature Challenge is expanding to more than 400 cities across six continents. The global event calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants,
Join Us for the Sixth Annual City Nature Challenge! Read More »
Studies have shown over and over the immense benefits of spending time outdoors – both for us and also for the earth. However, according to a study done by the EPA, respondents reported spending as much as 93% of their time in enclosed spaces (87% of their time inside a building and 6% of their
Week 5: Spend Time Outdoors Read More »
