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September, 2008 Newsletter
In This Issue
Top Ten Ways to Go Back to School Green
New & Events
Working Group Update
Community of the Month

Top Ten Ways to Go Back to School Green
  1. Reuse old school suplies and purchse eco-friendly school supplies 
  2. No-waste lunches
  3. Get a water bottle
  4. Recycle your cartridges
  5. Manage your electronics
  6. Get used books and library books
  7. Dress the part
  8. Walk or bike to school
  9. Be an advocate
  10. Be an inspiration


 
Cool Links

The success of Bethesda Green is due to the generous contributions of many local businesses.  We would like to thank the following companies for their support.

Honest Tea
Calvert
Federal Realty Investment Trust
My Organic Market
Reznick Group
Creative Parties
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw 
Pittman LLp
The Gazette
Clean Currents
Amicus Green
Klausner-Bender & Associates, CPA
Cartridge World
Wordex - Phil the Ink Man
Minuteman Press
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   September is known as the 'Back to School' month - the transition from summer and the beginning of a new year of learning.
 
Bethesda Green is introducing its own Back to School program.  Now eight months old, we begin a new season of 'green' education for students, residents and businesses.  Here's what we have coming up.
 
'Be Green' Showcase
Since our kick-off in January, we have been in a growth frenzy of community engagement, green project introduction and infrastructure building.  On September 24, we are hosting a 'Be Green' Showcase at the Bethesda Hyatt to both celebrate our progress and launch our next phase.  
 
This FREE event is open to everyone in the community and will showcase some of our local initiatives, partners and ideas.  We will provide food, drink and music, more than 25 information tables and exhibitors and plenty of opportunity for networking. Mark your calendars and visit our website to register.
 
Green Themes
September marks the official kick-off or our monthly program. Each month, we will focus on a specific topic and weave it into our newsletters, website, events and initiatives.  Upcoming programs include Energy Efficiency, Recycling, Green Purchasing, Health & Wellness, Sustainable Transportation and Greening the Home.
 
Website
Bethesda Green launched a new website this week.  Though in early stages, it is built on a new platform, a content management system that allows us to add content easily and regularly.  We have several new sections including a 'Community Corner' that showcases good examples of local 'green' activities and 'Green Programs' which will be chock full of sustainability links and ideas. There are also several sections that recognize our local green leaders including volunteers, supporters and sponsors.  Please visit the site often as we will add new content monthly. www.bethesdagreen.org
 
See you at school!
 
Dave Feldman
Implementation Director, Bethesda Green
CEO, Livability Project
 


 News & Events

 September 24th - 'Be Green' Showcase!
Join us as at Bethesda's Hyatt Regency as we kick off the "school year" for Bethesda Green with a FREE public networking event for citizens and the business community.
hyatt
  • Learn about the latest Bethesda Green initiatives promoting increased recycling, energy efficiency, and ways to reduce the community environmental footprint at home, school and in the business district.
  • Network with business and government leaders offering environmental products and services.
  • Browse numerous information tables showcasing nonprofit environmental initiatives serving the local community.
  • Share ideas with fellow citizens.
  • Join the growing army of Bethesda Green volunteers and supporters.
  • Enjoy music courtesy of Cerphe and classic rock 94.7 The Globe.
  • Sample free healthy and local foods and beverages; cash bar. Register now!
October 4th - Taste of Bethesda more...

October 26th - Crayon Recycling Event at the Adventure Theatre more...

December 14th - Electronics Recycling Day more...



 Working Group Update

 All meetings are held monthly at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center (4805 Edgemoore Lane, Bethesda). The working groups did not in August. Future meeting dates can be found on the Calendar of Activities.

The September Working Group Meetings are as follows:

Recycling and Sustainable Materials
This group meets on the second Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting: 4:00pm Wednesday, September 10

Education, Outreach, & Marketing
This group meets on the second Thursday of every month.
Next Meeting: 4:00pm Thursday, September 11

Energy Efficiency, Renewables, and Carbon Reduction
This group meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
Next Meeting: 4:00pm Wednesday, September 17

Sustainable Transportation
This working group will begin in October, with meetings every third Thursday of the month.

For more on Bethesda Green's Green Programs and Working Groups, check out the Green Programs page.

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 Neighborhood of the Month:
The Town of Oakmont

  Each month, Bethesda Green will be showcasing a Bethesda community and their efforts to go green.  The Town of Oakmont, as one of the early sponsors of a recycling bin is our first neighborhood. Oakmont has taken the initiative on green projects such as the installation of bioretention facilities and powering their street lights with windpower. More...