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Wrap up the Holidays Without the Waste

by Caroline Rothaug

Everyone we know is looking for ways to make their holidays more environmentally friendly. There are many beautiful ways to wrap your holiday gifts without creating waste. Why not wow your friends and family with uniquely wrapped gifts this holiday season?

Wrap your gifts in fabric

December 6th, 2024|Miscellaneous|

Fall Zero Waste Events

We fell hard for Zero Waste Events this fall!

The Zero Waste Committee has been very busy with events this fall! All of these would not be possible without our amazing partners and dedicated volunteers! Thank you all for helping us make Saratoga more sustainable!

September 14 Backyard Composting

November 6th, 2024|Miscellaneous, Zero Waste|

Press Release: Saratoga Recycles Day 2024

PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 10/9/24

Sustainable Saratoga is Hosting its 8th annual Saratoga Recycles Day Event Sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company

Media Contact: Caroline Rothaug; caroline@sustainablesaratoga.org

Saratoga Springs, NY – Sustainable Saratoga is hosting their 8th annual Saratoga Recycles Day sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company on Saturday, October 19, from 9 am – 12

Downtown Saratoga Truck Traffic

Downtown Truck Traffic: A Challenge for Saratoga Springs

By Ian Elphick, Sustainable Saratoga Summer 2024 Intern

Saratoga Springs is a pleasant city that is centered around store fronts and people being able to walk up and down Broadway. Vehicular traffic is normally busy but the wide sidewalks and numerous crosswalks support pedestrian walkability. This pedestrian

Press Release: Saratoga Paint Collection Day 2024

PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 9/12/24
Sustainable Saratoga to Host Third Annual Paint Collection Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024

Media Contact: Beth Plummer; beth@sustainablesaratoga.org

Saratoga Springs, NY – Sustainable Saratoga in partnership with GreenSheen will hold their 3rd annual Paint Collection Day on Saturday, September 21, from 9am – 1pm. The event is being held at

Climate of Hope

Climate of Hope: The Fifth National Climate Assessment Finds that Impacts are Accelerating but Policy Interventions are Starting to Make a Difference

By Jared Snyder

Hope or despair, that is the question, as William Shakespeare might say if he were writing today. It seems that each day brings more news, articles or books about the worsening

Artificial Turf

By Ian Elphick, Sustainable Saratoga Summer 2024 Intern

Artificial turf is common on many types of athletic fields, such as football, soccer, baseball and lacrosse. It first became popular in the mid 1960s when a dome in Texas was having trouble keeping their grass alive for a whole season. Since then, demand has increased greatly in

Get to know the Climate and Energy Committee

Discover the vibrant world of Sustainable Saratoga’s committees, each dedicated to a unique aspect of community sustainability: Zero Waste, Urban Forestry, Land Use, Climate and Energy, and Pollinators. Whatever your passion, you’ll find a place to make a difference.

Let’s get to know the Climate and Energy Committee

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