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Thank You to our Sponsors
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Special thanks to our recent sponsors and grantors:
Alaska Department of Conservation
Oasis Environmental Inc.
Odom Corporation
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10
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Kim Kovol
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Josh Sherwood |
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SHINING STARS
Thank you to Midnight Sun Brewing Company
Midnight Sun recently hosted a beer dunk tank and all proceeds benefited Green Star. About 35 "lucky" people were dunked and hundreds came out to participate and enjoy the sunny day. Green Star's director, Kim Kovol, took her turn in the dunk tank too!
See photos on the Anchorage Daily News photo gallery.
Green Star Member Mixer The May mixer was another successful event. Be sure to mark your calendar for the next event at Midnight Sun Brewing Company on September 13, 5-7pm. |
EVENTS & REMINDERS
Green Star Award Presentation -- Monday, June 14
Join us to recognize our most recent Green Star Award certified organization. Denali Commission will receive certification at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce "Make It Monday" luncheon at noon at the Dena'ina Center. Contact the Chamber for more information or tickets to the luncheon.
Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP)
Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conference -- Thursday/Friday, June 17&18
Join REAP at the Dena'ina Conference Center to hear from energy efficiency and renewable energy experts from around
the world. This year's conference is a must see for those working in
construction, banking, real estate, education and the energy efficiency
and renewable energy fields in Alaska. Learn about cutting edge
developments in energy efficiency and renewable energy from around the
world, network with leaders in these fields, and join in dialogs with
other participants about how Alaska can implement an independent energy
future that meets the state's long-term energy needs and diversifies its
economy. Green Star will have an information booth at this event.
Speakers include:
· David Gottfried, Founder of the U.S.
Green Building Council, San Francisco Bay area
· Joel Makower - Executive Editor, GreenBiz.com, and Author, "Strategies for the Green
Economy"; San Francisco Bay area
· Jack Hebert, President and Founding Chair of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center, Fairbanks, Alaska
· Dr. Arni Ragnarsson, Executive Director of the International Geothermal
Association, Reykjavik, Iceland
Online registration ends June 13. More information at BCEAconference.com or (907) 929-7770.
BCEA Registration Prices:
$255 until June 13
$305 at BCEA conference
Summary of U.S. EPA's Diesel Emission Reduction Program and SmartWay Transport -- Monday, June 28
Join Dan Brown with U.S. EPA Region 10's West Coast Collaborative to learn about these innovative EPA programs that target pollution prevention in fleets, an important business sector in Alaska. Contact Green Star at 278-7827 or info@greenstarinc.org for more information about this event.
Green Star Award
Quarterly Application Deadline -- Wednesday, June 30
If you are a Green Star member but have not yet earned the Green
Star Award certification, be sure to submit your application by June 30
to be considered this quarter.
Download an application.
Spring/Summer A to Z Guide (Anchorage to Zero Waste)
Download a copy at www.muni.org/sws. The Guide contains drop-off and curbside recycling information, as well as spring and summer travel and energy efficiency tips and organics management strategies.
Recycling & Renewables Rap BLOG
Don't forget that you have a daily online recycling resource at the Anchorage Daily News. Visit the Recycling Blog to see what's happening in the recycling world or to ask questions.
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MSI Communications' Bike to Work team
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The 2010 Bike to Work Day was another banner event. With 1,992 registered riders and 155 teams, bicyclists once again showed the community that Anchorage is a bikeable city. The
rider count on Bike to Work Day was the highest ever at 2,567 riders -- a 43%
increase from 2009. The sunny day probably contributed to this increase as anyone who participated last year will recall, it was pouring rain on Bike to Work Day in 2009!
On Bike to Work Day, refreshment and "refueling" stations could be found around town, each sponsored by a different organization. Some had music, some provided coffee, and the Bicycle Commuters of Anchorage (BCA) hosted a bacon station!
Lilly Capell, Green Star's technical assistance coordinator, volunteered at BCA's bacon
station during the morning commute. Costco donated the thick-slice peppered bacon. According to Lilly, riders were stoked about the "protein refill" during their ride. Lilly cooked
bacon along with Assembly Members Debbie Ossiander, Jennifer Johnston and
Patrick Flynn.
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GREEN STAR JULY EDUCATION SERIES
 Join Green Star for three Thursdays in July to learn what's happening in recycling, waste prevention and renewable energy in Anchorage, and what's on the horizon.
All events will be held at the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation at 510 L Street, Suite 603 from noon to 1pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
July 8 -- Fire Island Wind Project. Brian Kovol of Restoration Science & Engineering presents the latest on this renewable energy project.
July 15 -- Alaska Waste Biodiesel Program and Composting Program. A representative from Alaska Waste will discuss the company's new biodiesel generation project as well as the early successes of its in-vessel composting program.
July 22 -- The Latest in Electronics Recycling. Reilly Kosinski of Total Reclaim, Inc., will discuss the latest in electronics recycling in Anchorage, as well as recycling opportunities for batteries and fluorescent lamps. The education series is sponsored by Oasis Environmental. |
GREEN STAR WELCOMES NEW STAFF
Please help us welcome Josh Sherwood to the Green Star family. Josh takes over for Lilly Capell as Technical Assistance Coordinator as Lilly leaves for more remote regions of Alaska.
Josh was born and raised in Southern West Virginia. He received his
honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps in 2005. Josh
came to Alaska in the summer of 2008 and spent two seasons working with
Alaska Wildland Adventures on the Kenai Peninsula. That was enough time
for him to fall in love with Alaska and make Anchorage his permanent
residence.
Josh has experience in helping businesses overcome the challenges that
arise while making the transition to becoming environmentally
responsible. He is excited to be a member of the Green Star team and
passionate about helping Alaska become a role model for waste reduction
and sustainability.
During the summer months, Josh enjoys whitewater rafting, hiking,
fishing, and camping in beautiful, remote places (all of Alaska). In the
winter months, he spends his free time at Alyeska or backcountry
skiing. Anything outdoors is right up his alley and he is always
interested in experiencing new adventures.
Best wishes to Lilly as she moves to northwest Alaska!
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