United, We Created an Impact in 2024
Together, we’ve made a lasting impact. Sustainable Saratoga plays a vital role in our community, and your support is crucial to the success of our ongoing efforts. Please consider donating today
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
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
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
Get to Know the Zero Waste 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
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
A HUGE Pollinator Palooza Thank-you
Video produced by David Washburn and Kelsey Trudell
A HUGE Thank you to all who helped make the third annual
Pollinator Palooza native plant sale a success!
Sustainable Saratoga is delighted that