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Founded
in early 2010, The group 'Sustainable Delaware' is modeling
our green thought leadership on programs we've observed in surrounding
enclaves - Worthington, Westerville and Columbus.
Our Mission: Sustainable Delaware is a group
of citizens focused on promoting environmental, social and economic
sustainability for the Delaware community through awareness,
advocacy and action.
Rainbarrels
are for sale here. Check
out our NEW designs.
Activities:
Fracking
- Learn about what's planned for Delaware County.
- (New)
Come
to the Delaware Energy Series - Hear from experts on
"All of the Above" Energy Sources, and learn more
about the Community and Economic Impact of various energy
solutions. See the Events Page for
more information.
- (New)
See the Fracking materials from Professor
Gordon Aubrecht, and Cheryl
Johncox Executive Director of the Buckeye Forest Council.
- Read
about the chemicals in Fracking water; the water volume
used; and where wells are being drilled in your county.
- See
what the Sierra
Club has to say.
Water
- Protect our waterways, & conserve our most precious resource.
- Want
a Rain Barrel? SDO is the EXCLUSIVE place to get Rain
Brothers Rain Barrels in Delaware County. Buy here through
PayPal or at the Farmer's market with cash or a check. See
the Sale Page for more detail.
- From
our fabulous tour of the Delaware Waste Water Treatment plant,
learn about what
can / can't go into your sinks and toilets.
- Learn
about the water
quality in Delaware City.
Food
- Participate in a community garden, shop local.
- (New)
Check out the classes on Community
Gardening from Master Gardners coming up April, May and
June.
- (New)
See the newest Community Garden at Greenwood Lake,
and secure your spot today! Click on the Projects
Page to learn more.
- Take
a look at our pictures
of previous year Community Gardens at Blue Limestone.
Film Series - In conjunction with
Ohio Wesleyan University, and Main Street Delaware, Sustainable
Delaware will present some of the most compelling documentaries
of our time. Listen to advocates and experts talk about what
you can do to make a difference.
- (New)
Watch this space for information on the return of the
Second Friday Film series.
Walkable / Bikeable Delaware - Participate in making our
city more pedestrian friendly; and promote public transportation.
Recycling
- Assist with increasing recycling in our neighborhoods.
Neighborhood
Swap - Participate in a Neighborhood Swap program; reduce
what goes into landfills by finding new owners for gently used
items.
- Delaware
hosted a free cycle day in July 2011 and dozens of
family were able to give their unwanted items new life. Your
neighborhood can do the same. Contact
us.
Plantings - Plant a park, or teach school children about
caring for a tree.
- Want
a new Street tree. Go to our Resources
Page to learn more.
- Does
your group want to adopt a Delaware park where you can plant
flowers, pick up trash or do other maintenance. Send us
a note and we'll arrange a program that's right for your
organization.
Energy
- Conserving our natural resources and promoting clean,
renewable energy.
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Find out about how you can make your home more efficient and
sustainable on
our Resources Page.
Grants
- Work with the city to apply for federal and state grants that
improve our community and schools sustainability programs.
Field
Trips - Join us to understand our infrastructure - past,
present and future: Water Treatment facility, Area Dump, a LEED
site and a Solar house.
- Want
to see how things work? let us know what field trips you'd
like to go on - community kitchen, water treatment facility,
community garden, solar tour... Email
us.
Education
- Learn the latest news on recycling locations, local food sources,
reuse merchants. See our Resources
page.
Public Transport - Learn what public transportation
options are available and facilitate its use and growth.
- Look
in our resource page for updated
bus routes for Delaware Area Transit Authority.
School
System - Advocate for sustainability options that our
schools can adopt from grade-schoolers recycling to the JVS
learning to install solar panels to leading sustainability programs
with OWU students.
Government
- Work with city and county leaders to build sustainability
practices and expand options for our city.
Partnerships:
Sustainable Delaware partners with The
City of Delaware, Ohio
Wesleyan University, the League of Women Voters, Co-Sustainability
Ohio, and many other groups.
Dr. Laurel Anderson, Ph.D., Chair of the Ohio Wesleyan University
Sustainability Task Force, "I
want to express my support for the mission and activities of
Sustainable Delaware, in their efforts to improve the environmental
sustainability of our city. I see many ways in which the campus
can partner with the broader Delaware community on such projects
as raising awareness of environmental issues, improving recycling
and energy efficiency, enhancing walking and biking opportunities,
and supporting local agriculture and urban forests. These partnerships
represent great educational experiences for OWU students and
opportunities for OWU faculty and staff to share expertise and
learn from Delaware citizens."
Delaware
City Councilman, Andrew Brush, liaison to Sustainable Delaware,
"I support the efforts of Sustainable
Delaware, and I am encouraged by the enthusiasm and vigor of
the group. I look forward to continued partnership between the
City government and Sustainable Delaware, and I look forward
to seeing what Sustainable Delaware does in the future and where
this organization is going. I'm sure we can expect to see some
great things."
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We
meet the second Saturday of each month at the Delaware library,
84 E. Winter St at 9:30 am.
Join us to participate in and define programs to reduce the
impact on our environment, educate ourselves and our community
on green practices, and support our local economy.
To learn more, contact us at: Info@sustainabledelawareohio.org.
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