Way back in 2019, Putnam County announced its participation in the NYS Climate Smart Communities program. That may have been the last you heard about it. The original Task Force […]
Putnam County restarts its Climate Smart program participation Read More »
Partners for Climate Action (PCA), a Hudson Valley nonprofit and partner of Sustainable Putnam, has announced a new grant program titled Building Decarbonization Grants (BDG), which will assist municipalities and
Partners for Climate Action Introduces the Building Decarbonization Grant Program Read More »
We’re working to bring a food waste solution to your town: Drop-off Community Composting. Also known as “food scrap recycling,” this program accepts ALL types of food waste: meat, bones,
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by Debora Hoffman, Passive House Network Imagine if the very building you live in could help you meet your sustainability goals. The building would have low carbon emissions. The cost
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From New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s “Making Waves” e-newsletter:Good news for local governments! Governor Hochul recently announced the new Green Purchasing Communities Program, a first in the nation
DEC’s Municipal Green Purchasing Program Read More »
In Getting to Hope Part I, Joe described two forms of hope: one passive, the other active, based on the book Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going
Getting to Hope, Part II Read More »
Sustainable Putnam is preparing to launch a new solar electric installation program for home and business owners throughout Putnam county. “Installing solar electric panels on your home or business can
Solarize Putnam II: Home Installations! Read More »
What is most unique about the Story of More is that — despite informing us about climate change’s causes and implications — you won’t be freaked out into a state of paralysis.
The Story of More v. The Story of Hope Read More »
We know you care about the climate crisis and what it means for the fate of our children, and all life on our planet. That’s why you’re part of the
The 100% Renewable Campaign is Here! Read More »
Teachers rule. I know because I retired from teaching earlier this year after 29 years in the classroom. There are few professions in which an individual is this responsible for
Calling All (New York State) Teachers! Read More »