Mr. Beehler interview

So I contacted Mr. Beehler who is the assistant principal at East Middle. He is the Science coordinator for the district. He was explaining how he is organizing the"Green Movement." It's where we reduce negative impact that, we as the district, have, energy composition, types of energy use, waste we generate. Also, things we can do such as recycle (paper, glass, tina, plastic) and take the recycled material and find a way to clean it correctly. They are currently trying to find away. He also talked about how it was an obstacle to get the recycled material picked up and such. He also stated that you can be a role model and teach children how to recycle and help the environment. What are they doing specifically? He told me and they increased the amount of recycled goods, which reduced food waste. He also said they compost with worms (10-15 lbs of waste everyday.) This information that Mr Beehler had shared with me can be helpful in our project!

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=516059

This is a website that explains the Sabres' "Blue & Gold Make Green" project...I think it might be a good idea to mention this too, since its a local project

The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council has created a new way for travelers and other ride-seekers to find transportation alternatives. This secure, easy-to-use and FREE website provides information on smarter travel options - including carpooling, taking the bus/rail, and bicycling.

The main feature of this website is a carpool-matching program which allows you as a user to find ridesharing opportunities in the Erie and Niagara Counties area and beyond. Good Going lets you enjoy the advantages of sharing ride costs and the benefits of less stressful travel, while also reducing traffic congestion and pollution in this region.

Good Going further offers information on other travel choices - transit (Metro bus/rail), the location of park-and-ride lots, and bicycling. Just click on your preferred travel option; step-by-step instructions will guide you through the registration process and assist you in finding your personalized best alternatives.

You can also find carpool partners for special events that take place around this region, throughout the year. Click on the "Event/Trip Matching" button on your "My Page" to find a sample list of current special events. If you would like to have an event added to the list, please contact us to have it added.

Click on the "DEMO" button above to see a video that explains how Good Going works.

If you would like to find carpool partners within your own company or organization, encourage your employer/organization to register (it's free!) with this site's employer module. A designated representative from your employer/organization can find information about the module by clicking the link in the "For Employers" box on this page.

So log in if you already have an account, or create an account and click the "Find Ride Options" button on your "My Page" and let's Get Going!

This is a website that explains a carpool system in the Buffalo area. It also includes the option of renting things such as bikes or taking the bus...

Some pictures to think about for the slideshow...

http://pro8mm.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/going_green.jpg

http://thegreendebateteam.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/going_green_746021.jpg

http://www.dbcpr.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/going-green.jpg

just some suggestions

Go Green Buffalo is a lifestyle and career expo taking place on Saturday, May 9^thfrom 10AM - 4PM at the Main Place Mall in downtown Buffalo. Featuring over 75 exhibitors that will help attendees to go green in their home, garden, business, career and community, Go Green Expo is a green job fair also, and organizers ask attendees to bring 20 resume copies for distribution. Go Green suggested donation is $2 per individual/$3 per family.

Go Green will kick off the Solar 2009 event, the 38^th Annual American Solar Energy Society's (ASES) National Conference to be held in Buffalo, May 11th - 16th at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Solar 2009 is the nation's leading solar conference, with has cutting-edge experts in renewable energy technologies that will share information regarding the latest innovations and trends that drive this current and burgeoning industry.

In recent years, global climate change has been a universal and pre-eminent topic of conversation. There will be $65 billion moving into the energy sector through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and it is in our best interests to get ahead and become informed about the new renewable energy economy. The Buffalo Niagara region has been at the vanguard of renewable hydro-electric energy for the past 100 years, it only makes sense that our Queen City will host Buffalo Green Week that kicks off with NY State Senator Antoine M. Thompson, Chair, NY State Senate Environmental Conservation Committee is the lead sponsor of this local environmentally ambitious event.

Solar 2009 Public Day, Saturday, May 16^th from 10AM to 5PM will open its doors to the general public. Renewable energy experts will simplify solar energy technology. Public Day attendees will be able to attend workshops, lectures and job training sessions at Solar 2009 Public Day. The NY State Energy Research Development Authority, NYSERDA will be present to inform Solar 2009 attendees about NY State tax incentives for solar panel installation and usage. The ASES Expo Exhibit area will have Green job postings from over 80 businesses. Solar and Architectural Tours are available to the public through pre registration.

Admission to Solar 2009 Public Day is $5 when you register before the event, $10 at the door. Solar 2009 Public Day is a great event for the whole family: children are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The "Kids Solar Madness" program will feature several local public and private school's student solar and environmentally sustainable projects. Cornell University's Solar Decathlon Team will present their current Green Design renderings.

Green Energy Door Prizes! Come to Solar 2009 Public Day and take a chance to win a Solar Thermal Heating System with installation included (generously donated by Solar Liberty, Inc.; some restrictions may apply) and a Solar Lighting System graciously donated by Rochester Solar Technologies, Inc. More Green Energy Door Prizes to be announced!

The Solar 2009 Conference and Public Day is a tremendous opportunity for the Buffalo Niagara region. It will help to put Buffalo back on the map as region that is bursting with possibility in the new green energy economy. According to the ASES Green Jobs Report, it is forecasted that by 2030 the nation will have the potential for 37 milliongreen jobs. Find out what it takes to get ahead in the new green economy. -Solar 2009 You've Got the Power!

Click here for more information about pre registration for admission, tours, informative programming details and updates.

Go Green Buffalo Expo: May 9th

Solar 2009: May 11th - 16th

Public Day: May 16th

maybe our title can be "Can You Hear the Eco? – Many don’t. Maybe we can teach them." what do you guys think ?

Another heads up:

Hey, guys, make sure you check out what lynne commented on the blog named "Project Idea".... I think that it would be a good idea to include that for our project