The Sustainable L.E.A.P

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Comment by Andrew Burke on September 28, 2009 at 9:45am

Soooo.... I really dropped the ball on this group! Hopefully everyone is still interested in participating! I am looking for event ideas. One event that comes to mind is fall tilling for a vegetable garden in the spring. Is anyone interested in creating a group garden? Does anyone have a garden area already or some lawn they would like to turn into garden? Maybe we should get together and brainstorm some ideas and the develop a game plan for the group. I will set something up if anyone is interested.

Comment by Andrew Burke on September 28, 2009 at 9:12am

Hi Elizabeth,
I would suggest calling your landlord/building manager to see if there is any program in place. If not maybe you can talk them into adding the service. The company that picks up your trash probably offeres recycling collection services. If your landlord balks at the idea you may need to gain support from your neighbors by posting a flyer or something. You can put your recycling on the curb I think. Here is the trash pickup schedule for Portland, ME by street. (http://publicworks.portlandmaine.gov/trashroute.pdf)

Comment by Elizabeth Tufts on September 26, 2009 at 12:45pm

hi all- i live in the old port arms building downtown, and we do not appear to have any sort of recycling program at all. There are piles of trash down in the trash room and I'd like to see about getting a system in place for recycling at least cardboard, cans/bottles, plastic, and newspapers/paper waste. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to get started?

Comment by Andrew Burke on July 2, 2009 at 4:13pm

Thanks for the info Louisa. I will be getting the ball rolling on The Sustainable LEAP activities shortly, so stay tuned!

Comment by Stephanie Daggett on July 2, 2009 at 2:44pm

That's awesome Louisa! I think people were talking about recycling computers in the cook out group too... when there was discussion on various ways we could work the GIVE portion into our fun times. So you might want to post it in there as well.

Comment by Louisa on July 2, 2009 at 1:31pm

Hey everybody! Check this out!


~~ eWaste Recycling Event ~~
JULY 25, 2009
Support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland by Recycling!

Do you have any old televisions, microwaves, computer monitors, computers, or VCRs that you'd like to get rid of but don't want to pay the high disposal fees?

WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU!

• When: On Saturday, July 25th, bring your old electronics to the Maine Mall parking lot between Pizza Hut and Hannaford.
• Where: For a small donation to Habitat for Humaity of Greater Portland, eWaste Recycling will dispose of your unwanted electronic gadgets for you!
• Time: 10:00am-3:00pm

• Typically this service could cost up to $25.00 per items in disposal costs.

For more information:

Please visit: www.habitatportlandme.org

OR

EWasteRecycling
www.ewastemaine.com

Contact our office: 1-207-772-2151 or info@habitatme.org

Comment by Andrew Burke on June 19, 2009 at 9:04am

Thanks Stephanie, this sounds pretty awesome!

Comment by Stephanie Daggett on June 18, 2009 at 2:58pm

I know there are already 2 events posted for this Friday night but this seemed like it would be great for this group. I might check it out depending on my schedule. If the moonbounce was for adults I would be there for sure! :)

Comment by Stephanie Daggett on June 18, 2009 at 2:56pm

Grand Opening Event Hosted by ReVision Energy!
This summer solstice come out to celebrate sustainable living by attending ReVision Energy in Portland's grand opening event! We just moved to Presumpscot Street and have been very busy setting up our workable showroom that highlights the systems we install. The grand opening is a chance for you to view our showroom, learn about our systems, and meet other local community members, non profit organizations and business owners who are committed to sustainability.

ReVision Energy Grand Opening Event

The event will be held on Friday, June 19th from 4-8pm. It will be held at our Portland location: 142 Presumpscot St. Portland, ME 04103. Fred Horch, Sustainability Goods and Maine Green Building Supplies will have a display set up with information to hand out. There will be a solar electric bike demo by eastcoastebikes.com and live performance art by madgirlworld.com. Pete Kilpatrick and band will be playing thanks to Reverbrock.org! Free drinks will be provided by Allagash Brewing Company of Portland. There will be a moon bounce for the kids, and so much more! Please be sure to attend this must do event of the summer, and bring your friends; the event is free to all. We will be donating any money we receive for site evaluation sign ups that night to the Maine Businesses for Social Responsibility.

Comment by Kathy on June 17, 2009 at 11:12pm

Great group idea, Andrew. I bike to work and shop the farmer's markets, but would love to have more of an impact. Looking forward to upcoming events/discussion.

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