by kelly on April 3rd, 2008 • No Comments »
The Commission for a Greener Tomorrow (the newly formed Sustainability group in Central Wisconsin) has been working on a couple event called — Green Saturdays. These are events in which the public is invited to learn, act or observe sustainable activities.You can see our events at our webpage– here is the link–
http://www.gogreencentralwisconsin.com/views/article_9.aspx
This Saturday K-Tech Kleening Systems is hosting a free paper shredding from 10am to 1pm. Just thought these activities might be a good addition to the Community Calendar– or the Go section of the paper– just a thought!Thanks— If you have any questions please let me know–
Here is the information on K-Tech’s event—
April 5:
Free Document Destruction/ Recycling
K-Tech Kleening Systems, Weston, WI
7710 Technology Drive
Bonded technicians will shred your sensitive documents and repurpose for use in shipping and packaging.
Free
10 AM – 3 PM
Check out the webpage for more details!!http://www.gogreencentralwisconsin.com/xinha/plugins/ExtendedFileManager/demo_images/Green_Saturday_at_K_tech_4_2_08.pdf
Hope to see you there!!
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by kelly on March 31st, 2008 • One Comment »
Hi Everyone,
I thought, with Governor Doyle’s visit today, it might make a good opportunity to remind Central Wisconsin of the Earth Month Challenge!
Also for Earth Month we are planning “Green Saturdays” which are opportunities to get involved with a sustainability activities. Here are a couple of fun Green Saturday events that are going on ———————————————————–
Saturday, April 5, 2008 — K-tech Kleening Systems, Inc. will be hosting FREE document destruction/recycling day at its Weston location as a part of Green Saturday’s organized by the Commission for a Greener Tomorrow. K-tech and its Document Destruction/Recycling Division are partnering with the Commission for a Greener Tomorrow to bring environmental awareness to our communities.
Where: K-tech Kleening Systems, Inc. Saturday April 5, 2007
7710 Technology Drive 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Weston, WI 54476
K-tech web site More information about document shredding.
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Saturday, April 18, 19, 20 Central Wisconsin’s Prairie Chicken Festival
http://www.goldensandsrcd.org/pcfest/festivalinfo.htm
Check out the link for the specific events and locations (MEAD, Buena Vista Wild life Area and the Wisconsin Rapids Mall)
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Also, a number of businesses in our area are hosting “Green” events –
April 1, 2, 3 Wisconsin Public Service Farm Show in Oshkosh at the EAA Grounds
http://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/farm/show.aspx
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April 3, 2008 Marshfield’s Business Expo is going Green
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 720 South Central Ave– Marshfield
11:30-12:45 Lunch and panel discussion “Green makes cent$”
1:00-5:00 Expo open to the public
5:00-7:00 Business After 5 for Chamber members
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April 8, 2008 Energy Solutions Forum — Ashland
http://www.bioenergyforum.com/
| Recent spikes in energy prices, uncertainty over future supply and concern about the environment have brought energy issues to the forefront of policy debates around the country. Interest in alternative energy sources including biofuels from organic substances is at an all time high.
In an effort to increase understanding of the economic development opportunities for communities and businesses from biofuels in our region, UW-Extension and its project partners have planned an upcoming educational program. The one-day Ashland-Bayfield County Bioenergy Forum – Energy Solutions in Our Backyard will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at the AmericInn Conference Center in Ashland. The forum will begin at 9:00 a.m., include a buffet lunch at 12 noon and conclude at 3:00 p.m.
Thank you– |
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by kelly on March 31st, 2008 • No Comments »
Good Afternoon,
Margaret Mead stated “Never doubt a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the World. Indeed its the only thing that ever has.”
As we head into April — Keep this quote in mind — Tuesday you have an opportunity to help shape the leadership of Central Wisconsin! Exercise your rites — Vote!!
I want to take the opportunity to thank each of you for all the work you each are doing to support sustainability!
Have a wonderful week — and if you haven’t made your pledge yet — please get it in!!
www.gogreencentralwisconsin.com
Thank you—-
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by kelly on March 26th, 2008 • No Comments »
Hi Dino,
Thank you for the reply — the folks that make up the Commission are awesome- the vast areas of interest and involvement is wonderful! I have learned a ton just in the few months of being involved— I am hoping we will get more interest as people learn about us — and together we can help make some changes!
Kelly
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by kelly on March 26th, 2008 • One Comment »
Hi,
The Commission for a Greener Tomorrow was established in the summer of 2007 by the City of Wausau to encourage greater awareness of sustainability issues in the Greater Wausau area. Volunteers staff various teams dealing with issues ranging from waste and recycling to transportation, locally-produced food and clean water. The goal is to reduce waste, promote healthier lifestyles, adopt more environmentally-friendly practices and also capture cost savings where that is possible, too.The objective of the Commision has been to enhance all the wonderful things that are already happening in Central Wisconsin in relationship to “sustainability” NOT reinvent new projects and activities! The Commission members have been working very hard to identify what is happening, We know we still have a way to go — but it is a wonderful start!!
The Commission for a Greener Tomorrow has decided to challenge people in Central Wisconsin to observe “Earth Month” in April to participate in their own way. “The Earth Month Challenge” was created to be a month of education, celebration and action for the natural world in which we live ,” explains Commission f– The Commission hopes to set an example for people and businesses how simple lifestyle changes can make a difference. Earth Month opportunities have been listed on the commission’s webpage and they include everything from using eco-friendly fertilizer to green up lawns this spring to taking a walk around their neighborhoods.*
So, take the Challenge— make your pledge at www.gogreencentralwisconsin.com
Kelly
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