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Month: July 2020
The “Columbus Way” Needs a Reboot: Grassroots Movements Key to Change
This article by Chuck Lynd argues that grassroots efforts that are part of a broader environmental and social justice agenda deserve a “seat at the table” with Columbus leaders.
7-24-2020 Weekly Community Update
News and Highlights from the July 24 Community Update Go to Full Update Now > NEW: Simply Living Meetup Online: Share interests, books, films, and more> Fire Drill Friday Teach-In explores how we perceive and respond to climate change> Turn Your Lawn Into a Meadow> Talking Trash: SWACO on Central Ohio […]
TALKING TRASH: A Primer on Central Ohio’s Waste Stream
Improving the way we manage our resources is more important now than ever. Together, we can create solutions by strengthening and building a vibrant and resilient circular economy for current and future generations.
7-17-2020 Weekly Community Update
News and Highlights from the July 17 Community Update Go to Full Update Now > Simply Living Meetup Online – a Reboot Monday at 7 pm.>Fire Drill Friday – Green Latinos> Plastic Free EcoChallenge + Link to Story of Plastic Panel Discussion & Presentations> Compassionate Communication Center of Ohio Zoom Practice […]
Panel Discussion on the Story of Plastic
Our panel discussion/Q&A was held on Sunday July 12, 2020 at 2 pm and was streamed live on Simply Living’s Facebook page and on our new YouTube channel. We asked our panel: What can we do about the plastic problem? The panel included: > Elissa Yoder, Conservation Program Manager for the Ohio Sierra […]
7-10-2020 Weekly Community Update
Highlights in the July 10 Community Update – Go straight to the full calendar now. The Story of Plastic is very close to reaching the limit of our license for 100 viewings. Some people view it more than once and each viewing counts. If you sign up this weekend, and are not able to view […]
Fire Drill Fridays
The Fire Drill Fridaysemonstrations are virtual now. This Independence Day edition is a must watch event.
7-3-2020 Weekly Community Update
Highlights from the July 3rd Community Update. Go straight to the full Community Update Tell the City of Columbus you support 100% renewable energy! Ready for 100 needs only 100 more signatures to present 5000 to Council on Tuesday. Sign and share: https://tinyurl.com/y8e6qf3o Let’s make ENERGY AGGREGATION happen! Details from Cathy Cowan Becker inside. > […]
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