By David Sayer
For the uninitiated, the Plastic Free July movement invites people around the world to reduce their plastic footprint, but also – and more importantly
Event: Saratoga Sustainability Fair
Date/time: Sunday, April 16, 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
Fair website: https://www.skidmore.edu/sustainability/events/fair.php for full details and schedule
Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College are
By Kate Phillips
According to the EPA, Americans produce an average of 5 pounds of waste per person per day. If you’re looking to reduce your share, try shopping at a Refillery. Refilleries allow you
Garden chores are still many weeks away, but now is a good time to make plans for spring cleanup. When the snow is all gone and the sun is growing stronger every day, it’s
The Backyard Compost Committee has experienced as much variety in our workshops as we have seen in the broader world of composting. In that arena, no two people compost in the same way. Likewise, in our 5 years of teaching people to compost,
Everyone thinks about gift giving around holiday time, but did you know that the spirit of gifting is alive and well in our community all year long?
The benefits of using gifting sites and apps to give items away are many: Givers get
Sustainable Saratoga’s 6th annual Saratoga Recycles Day collects for local charities and keeps 13.5 tons of electronics and metal out of landfills
Saratoga Springs, NY—It was a beautiful fall day as 379 cars made their way through drop-off stations where local
Sustainable Saratoga’s first ever Paint Recycling event collects 60,000 pounds of paint
Saratoga Springs, NY—Sustainable Saratoga’s October 2nd event was the first in the area to collect paint to be recycled. Recyclers in over 600 cars dropped off over
Sustainable Saratoga to host 6th annual Saratoga Recycles Day on October 1 and first ever Paint Collection Day on October 2
Saratoga Springs, NY – Sustainable Saratoga will hold their 6th annual Saratoga Recycles Day on Saturday, October 1, from 9 am
We have opportunities for everyone to do something good for the Earth in April. While Earth Day is a single day dedicated to environmental action, we work every day to promote sustainable practices and environmental protection through education and advocacy efforts, which empower people to take consequential action to protect our planet for