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Sales: 15% off all click floating Cork floors
Local Business Spotlight: Neutral Gator and Neutral Gainesville
Product Spotlight: Accoya Used In UF's Solar Decathlon House in Madrid
Green Tip: What Can You Use Your GRU Energy Efficient Loans For?
INDIGOgreen Blog Link: Green Music Group Challenge: Bonnie Rait Wants You To Give Up The Bottle (The Plastic One)
Community Events |
 ...NEEDS YOUR HELP! Barrels of Hope is catching on but we still need your support. Thank you to everyone in the community that has donated or helped thus far. Please tell 2 friends about Barrels of Hope, friend us on facebook and "friend a family" by sponsoring a permanent shelter for Haitian earthquake vicitms for just $300. This is a non-profit, all-volunteer run initiative and all proceeds go directly to material and transportation costs.
Please visit www.barrelsofhope.org for more information or search "barrels of hope" on facebook. |
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT.
Neutral Gator And Neutral Gainesville: Connecting Campus To Community
As an initiative of the local non-profit Earth Givers, Neutral Gator is a nonprofit focused on reducing carbon emissions through energy conservation, alternative energy development, and carbon sequestration projects. Neutral Gator is dedicated to eliminating Gainesville's contribution to global climate change by supporting the University of Florida in reaching carbon neutrality by 2025 and by reducing the carbon emitted by the local community. Neutral Gator is funding and implementing local carbon reduction projects that include the weatherization and energy efficient upgrades of low-rent and lower income housing units around Gainesville. These projects generate carbon offsets that are applied toward the carbon footprint of the University of Florida (UF) Athletics' season. Now these projects are also helping to green events beyond the campus boarder through Earth Giver's most recent ambitious initiative, Neutral Gainesville. Neutral Gainesville's next event that will be offset will be a great sustainability conference,GRU's BEST Symposium on July 14th-16th. The "Pathways To Certification" focused on green building certifcationswill donate $25 to the Barrels of Hope project and the carbon offsetting of the event will be sponsored by INDIGOGreen. |
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PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT.
Accoya Used In UF Solar Decathlon House in Madrid
With INDIGOGreen's help, Accoya is being used in the University of Florida's international Solar Decathlon competition entry entitled Project RE:FOCUS. The team's award-winning design utilizes sustainable materials in the zero-energy house, combining a back-to-basics approach to energy conservation with the latest technological advances.
The home's innovative design allows the homeowner to customize the home to individual preference. Strong architectural elements include a covered open porch with a breezeway oriented to the prevailing wind. Accoya wood is featured in the adjustable exterior screens, allowing the homeowner to control privacy or utilize natural daylight, thus reducing energy consumption.
"Accoya wood really fell in line with our sustainable goals for the house," said Paige Mainor, design contributor, Project RE:FOCUS, University of Florida Solar Decathlon Europe. "From the beginning, our goal was to work with materials that take into consideration the overall size of the carbon footprint and Accoya wood fit nicely into that category", added Mainor.
The modified Accoya wood is made from sustainably-grown sources and undergoes a non-toxic patented acetylation process to increase its dimensional stability and durability to beyond that of even the best tropical hardwoods. Accoya wood is suitable for demanding exterior applications including decking, windows, doors and siding. The shrink and swell cycle is reduced by more than 75%, resulting in coatings lasting three to five times longer than unmodified wood under normal circumstances. Highly durable, Accoya wood is warranted against rot and decay. Accsys Technologies guarantees Accoya wood 50 years above ground and 25 years in ground or fresh water immersion or saltwater spray, such as marina decking.
To vote for the gators online and give them the Solar Decathlon Web Choice Award click here: http://www.sdeurope.org/novedades/votacion_casa.htm
To get daily updates on their progress in Madrid visit www.floridasolardecathlon.org and the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: Project RE:FOCUS Facebook page.
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Green Tip.
 What Can You Use Your GRU Energy Efficient Loans For?
GRU's Low Interest Energy Efficiency Loan empowers customers to install energy-saving technologies that might otherwise be outside a customer's budget range. The energy-efficient products and equipment purchased with the loan can help lower your bill and improve the comfort of your home.
Additional insulation (min R-19 attic, min R-11 wall, min R-11 under raised floors)
Use GRU Loans through the 1st Credit Union of Gainesville for:
Attic radiant barrier reflective material
Central air conditioning systems (15 SEER or higher; copy of ARI and Manual J summary)
Central heating (high efficiency ENERGY STARŪ electric heat pumps 15 SEER / 8.2 HSPF or
higher, or natural gas furnace; copy of ARI and Manual J summary)
Clothes dryer (natural gas or electric)
Duct leak repair (Contractor must complete Duct Leak Repair form)
Ductless mini-split system (15 SEER or greater; copy of ARI and Manual J summary)
ENERGY STARŪ front loading clothes washers
ENERGY STARŪ programmable thermostats
ENERGY STARŪ refrigerators
ENERGY STARŪ water heater replacement (electric/natural gas/tankless natural gas)
ENERGY STARŪ windows & glass door replacements (must be multiple glazed, Low-E)
High efficiency pool pump (multiple or variable speed)
Replace shingle roof with metal roofing
Solar electric PV (photovoltaic) systems
Solar shading for windows including Low-E film and/or solar screens
Solar water heaters
Weatherization (caulking/weatherstripping)
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INDIGOgreen BLOGreen.
Green Music Group Challenge: Bonnie Rait Wants You To Give Up The Bottle (The Plastic One)
click here to read the entire blog |
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COMMUNITY
4-H Summer Camp & Day Camps
IFAS Extension Office
Sewing - June 15-17; Cards, Photo Albums & More - Jun 29 - July 1; Jewelry Workshop - July 5; Nutrition/Cooking - July 6-9; Crafty Kids - July 2; Paper Craft - July 29; Cooking - July 30; Butterfly - July 12 -16; City Slickers - July 26-28; Natural Resources - August 4-6; Knitting - August 11-3; and Shooting Sports - August 9-13
The Alachua County Extension Office is pleased to announce the schedule for 2010 4-H Youth Day Camps. All of these programs (with the exception of Shooting Sports) are held at the Extension Office. Space is limited, so make your reservation now. Contact Matt Benge, 4-H Youth Development Agent at 955-2402 or e-mail mbenge@alachuacounty.us for a registration form.
Alachua County Health Department, 224 SE 24th Street.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
7:30 am to 12:00 noon
There will be a public workshop to address public meal issues in Gainesville.
The Gainesville City Commission has asked for public input on how to address meal provision to those that are struggling economically and/or are homeless. The public's input is needed to help shape the policy decisions that the City Commission will make in regards to this service. A report will be prepared that reflects the comments generated at this workshop, and will be presented to the City Commission.
National HIV Testing Day
Alachua County Health Department, 224 SE 24th Street and the following outreach testing locations:
June 22
Phoenix Neighborhood- 9 a.m. to 12 noon
3124 SW 26th Terr
Majestic Oaks- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
5800 SW 20th Ave.
June 24
Village Green- 9 a.m. to 12 noon
3101 NE 15th Street
Holly Heights- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
SW 8th Ave. and Tower Rd.
June 25
Pine Ridge- 9 a.m. to 12 noon
NW 23rd Terr.
Linton Oaks Daycare- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
6410 SW 8th Ave
Alachua County Jail- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For visitors and the general public
CDC estimates that one out of five people living with HIV in the U.S. are unaware of their HIV status. This free and confidential test utilizes the OraQuick Advance finger stick test and citizens will only have to wait 20 minutes for their HIV results.
For general media inquiries, please contact Bobby Davis at (352) 334-7964. For more information, visit http://www.alachuacountyhealth.com/
Community Workshop on Public Meal Provisions
Tuesday, June 29thfrom 7:30AM-12PM (but actually there is a continental breakfast at 7:30 sharp)
Alachua County Helath Department
224 SE 24th St.
Please RSVP by Monday, June 28th to Helen Harris, at 393.8679
GRU BEST Symposium
Pre-conference Workshop: July 14, 2010
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Lunch provided)
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - GRU Conference Room
"Pathways to Certification"
Training presented by the U.S. Green Building Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction.
Learn more about various certification programs including cost, payback periods and the social responsibility of each program.
Training will include information regarding certification for:
FHBA, LEED, GreenGlobes, FGBC, FSEC and others.
Registration fee: $125
$25 of each registration fee will be donated to USGBC's "Barrels of Hope" project in GRU's name.
Day 1: July 15, 2010
7:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Best Western Gateway Grand
Theme: "The Fuss About Solar, Daylighting, Water and Renewables"
7:15 - 8:15 AM Registration and Breakfast
12:00 PM: Lunch provided
Day 2: July 16, 2010
7:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Best Western Gateway Grand
Theme: "Is Green Really Green?"
"Greening a Community/Sustainable Building"
7:15 - 8:15 AM Registration and Breakfast
12:00 PM: Lunch provided
Registration fees:
July 15 or 16: $50
July 15 and 16: $75
Exhibitor: $125
City of Gainesville and GRU employee: $50
Student: $25
North Central Florida Farm-to-Restaurant Workshop
Monday, July 19th, 10:00am-1:30pm
Joe's Place Restaurant - 5109 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville (Take Exit 390 off I-75, ~3 miles on right)
This workshop is intended to foster business relationships by providing a forum for farmers, restaurants, and distributors to better understand each other's growing, selling, and purchasing needs.
Coffee, Pastries, Networking, Introductions
A Farmer's Perspective -
Panel discussion on the farm-to-restaurant experience
Going Local
Panel discussion with restaurateurs who are working to source locally-grown food
Meeting Demand
Panel discussion with distributors on their efforts to provide local food & work with farmers
LUNCH - Third-Party Inspections and MarketMaker Presentation
Enjoy a delicious lunch brought to you by our sponsors and learn more about what is involved with inspections and about a great new marketing tool
1:30-2:00 Post-workshop Networking, Door Prizes
Permaculture Course
November 6 -20, 2010
AEL is sponsoring another Permaculture Design Course this year, November 6 -20. If you're curious about the course, visit the site of the teacher, Patricia Allison :http://
www.patriciaallison.net/index.php Contact Ryan at: ediblelandscapers@gmail.comfor more informationand price.
The Great Suwannee River Cleanup
August- December
Georgia State Line- Gulf of Mexico
Current Problems, the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail Working Group and the Suwannee River Water Management District are coordinating a cleanup of the of the Suwannee River from the Georgia line to the Gulf of Mexico. Be a part of the first ever full length cleanup of the Suwannee within our state. To see what part of the river is already covered go here:http://www.bit.ly/GSRC2010, to join a group that is already cleaning up a section go here: http://www.bit.ly/GSRC2010and for more information, to be a business sponsor , or to be a boat or material supply sponsor please call Fritzi Olsen at 352-264-6827 or e-mail aar@currentproblems.org.
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A special THANK YOU to all of the teachers and businesses who have donated to the cause of community education! We will no longer be having workshops at INDIGOGreen but please check our calendar or Sustainable Alachua County's website for workshop updates at www.sustainablealachua.org
Hours: Mon 10am-3pm; Tues-Fri 10am-5pm CLOSED Saturday and Sunday
322 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 352.378.2285 Store 352.378.2289 Fax
www.indigogreenstore.com
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