Green Buckeye: February 2008

February 26, 2008

Central Ohio Green News - 2/26/2008

These articles, news items, and opportunities for action came to our attention recently:

Paul Bonneville's report on the Columbus streetcars initiative (Columbus RetroMetro)
Call for entries for an environmental awareness art show (The Walker Evans Effect)
Which candidate can launch us into world leadership in the coming energy revolution? (No Impact Man)

Labels: 2008 Presidential Primaries, arts, news

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February 17, 2008

Central Ohio Green News - 2/17/2008

These articles, news items, and opportunities for action came to our attention recently:

Columbus 2012 Bicentennial running neighborhood meetings this week
New Albany and MORPC partner for Carpool to Work Day Thursday, 2/21/2008
Xing Columbus reminds us you can still show your support for the Ohio Hub Plan by signing the petition
Earth Day 2008 organizers are looking for event sponsors and worksite nominations
A new faith-based group focusing on climate change and energy is forming in Columbus - Ohio Interfaith Power and Light

Labels: news

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Green Buckeye Calendar - 17 February 2008

Green Buckeye does not sponsor the events appearing on the calendar. We provide a link or contact information for the event if we have it. Please contact the sponsoring organization directly for the most up-to-date infomation about any event.

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February 3, 2008

Register to Vote in the March 4th Primary

Last minute reminder! If you plan to vote in Ohio's presidential primary, you must be registered to vote by Monday, February 4.

Labels: 2008 Presidential Primaries

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Bloggers Reflect on the Columbus 2012 Citizen Summit

Bloggers who attended the Columbus 2012 Citizen Summit posted their reviews and reflections this week:

The Mayor Got His Marching Orders (Xing Columbus)
Citizen Summit Makes Plans for 2012 Birthday Party (Mad Cow-Town)
Amy on the summit (I Found It Interesting)
City Pride...Bicentennial Style (One Girl Revolution)
2012: Thoughts on the Citizens' Summit (John Ross of Columbus Alive)
More thoughts on 2012 (John Ross of Columbus Alive)

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Columbus 2012

Labels: news

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Central Ohio Green News - 2/3/2008

These articles, news items, and opportunities for action came to our attention this week:

Ed Begley Jr. will speak at Otterbein College February 13
Review and reflections on the conversion of the Columbus Wild Oats grocery store to Whole Foods (The Restaurant Widow)
SWACO accepting Emerald Award nominations through March 14
Franklin County converting to high-efficiency LED traffic lights (Mad Cow-Town blog)
Gov. Strickland has directed ODNR’s Division of Forestry to pursue forestry certification through two internationally recognized organizations – (The Nature Conservancy)

Labels: events, news

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February 1, 2008

Sustainability for Strategic Advantage

Do you wonder what advantage there is in making your company greener? Author and consultant Chris Laszlo will talk about Sustainability for Strategic Advantage in a free online workshop February 14.

Laszlo is a visiting professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and is the author of two books: The Sustainable Company: How to Create Lasting Value through Social and Environmental Performance and Sustainable Value: How the World's Leading Businesses Are Doing Well by Doing Good.

February 14, 2008
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Chris Lazlo on Sustainability

This workshop is part of a series of open houses for the Case Masters in Positive Organization Development and Change (MPOD) program, and it will be followed by an online MPOD Open House with the program director Harlow Cohen.

To ensure participation, register online at least 24 hours in advance.

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