The Fall 2012 Curb Your Car Week event took place the week of September 30 to October 6, 2012. During that week, 107 residents from Brighton and Rochester registered their pledge to walk, bike, carpool, or ride the bus for at least a day as an alternative to drive their […]
Yearly Archives: 2012
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The Spring 2012 Curb Your Car Week event took place the week of May 13 to 19, 2012. During that week, 101 residents from Brighton and Rochester registered their pledge to walk, bike, carpool, or ride the bus for at least a day as an alternative to drive their car. […]
This program will feature “Empowered,” a regionally produced film exploring how innovative Tompkins County citizens are exploring renewable energy options in solar, wind, geothermal and veggie oil. This documentary shows how a community is banding together to work for energy independence. Film producer, Suanne McMannis, who with her husband has […]
Summer Is Coming! What is your contribution to the water quality issues we experience at Lake Ontario beaches every year? Is water quality in Lake Ontario deteriorating because of our own daily activities? Color Brighton Green has invited three water quality experts to address the issues and questions we have […]
“Greenhorns,” a documentary film, explores the lives of America’s young farming community — spirit, practices and needs — building a case for those considering a career in agriculture. The movie will be followed by a panel. Two young women farmers will participate in this discussion. When and where Wednesday, March […]
This program, “Local Lessons from Distant Travels: CSA as Rural Economic Development in China and Taiwan” will feature Elizabeth Henderson, organic farmer and a leading spokesperson for sustainable agriculture, sharing stories and photos of her recent trip to Asia. The presentation will be followed by a panel. When and where […]
The “Economics of Happiness” movie, features voices from six continents including Vandana Shiva, David Korten, and Bill McKibben among others. It describes a world moving in two opposite directions: government and big business promoting globalization and consolidation of corporate power, while communities are coming together to resist and build human […]
Get Paid For the Recycling You Are Already Doing! Brighton helped to lead the way for Monroe County to accept #1–7 plastics for curb-side recycling. Many of you brought recyclables to the Brighton Farmers’ Market. Now get paid for doing it! Join ColorBrightonGreen.org as Philadelphia-based Recyclebank explains how you can […]
The Zamarskis, at 92 Sleepy Hollow Lane, are an active, conscience family of five, who have set an example of community involvement and lifestyle choices to merit being our featured Green House to start the year 2012.
Feeling the Heat of High Winter Energy Bills! Reduce your energy costs by 10% now and as much as 30% each year with minimal additional investment. Join ColorBrightonGreen.org as Lee Loomis and Haley Rotter of Energy Smart Communities outline immediate, easy ways to reduce your business and home energy bills […]