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Friday, August 22, 2014
Thursday, August 21, 2014
'Designing with Water' Competition
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced earlier this month that the City of Boston, in partnership with the Boston Redevelopment Authority and the Boston Harbor Association, will be holding an international design competition for climate preparedness. The contest, which will kick off this fall, is funded by an $86,000 grant awarded by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management to the BRA, and $35,000 awarded by the Barr Foundation to the Boston Harbor Association.
“The City of Boston continues to be a national leader on climate preparedness,” said Mayor Walsh. “This design competition will bring concepts and ideas from around the world, such as those in the Boston Harbor Association's new report, to fruition in Boston.”
The competition will call for creative and innovative climate-change resilient design solutions for three at-risk waterfront sites in Boston. Hosted along with the Boston Society of Architects, the competition seeks implementable planning and design solutions that will prepare these sites for current coastal flood risks and future sea-level-rise.
“While extreme flooding is generally a new problem for Boston, cities such as Amsterdam, Hamburg and Seoul have had decades, even centuries, of learning how to allow flooding without damage occurring,” said Julie Wormser, Executive Director of The Boston Harbor Association. “These cities have recognized that it is financially, culturally, and ecologically beneficial to work with water, instead of fighting to keep every last drop out.”
“Designing with Water: Creative Examples from Around the Globe” can be viewed and downloaded on the Boston Harbor Association’s website, here: http://www.tbha.org/climate-change-adaptation.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Eco Definitions: Greywater
Its the middle of August and water resources across the U.S. are strained. Particularly in the southwest, which is experiencing a record-breaking drought, water conservation is of the utmost importance. One way to save water is by using greywater more effectively. So, what is greywater exactly?
According to Greywater Action, it is "water from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines. It is not water that has come into contact with feces, either from the toilet or from washing diapers.
Greywater may contain traces of dirt, food, grease, hair, and certain household cleaning products. While greywater may look “dirty,” it is a safe and even beneficial source of irrigation water in a yard. There are many simple, economical ways to reuse greywater in the landscape."
By collecting rainwater and greywater, people can water their yards without using potable water. Greywater can also be used to flush toilets!
Monday, August 18, 2014
Green Events Happening This Week in Boston
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MONDAY
- Time to start wrapping up that summer bucket list. Use today to finalize what you want to get done before the end of summer.
- Get your bike in top shape for fall at Open Shop at the Community Spoke.
- Join Bill McKibbon to Build A Movement for the Peoples' Climate March
- Explore the world of bugs at the Harvard Natural History Musum
- Moving next week? Brush up on these eco tips for moving.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
DIY Organic Fair Trade Pops
Why?
- All of their flavors are USDA certified organic
- Most of their products are Fair Trade
- You'll have the choice between sweet, fruity flavors and subtle tea flavors.
- They have delicious, unique flavors that would make great pops like pomegranate ade, berry hibiscus, and mint lemonade.
- The end product will have less sugar and no artificial ingredients!
Monday, August 11, 2014
Eco Happenings This Week
MONDAY
- Brookline Bicycle Committee Meeting
TUESDAY
- Conduct a home trash audit
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THURSDAY
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Friday, August 1, 2014
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