Reduce Energy Burden with Rooftop Solar PolicyRenewable Energy Southface Curator | August 12, 2020 Rooftop solar is one clean-energy solution that can help address the energy burden in low-income areas and communities of color. Research shows that most solar panels are found in majority-white communities, so even as solar use increases, not all communities can reap the cost-saving benefits on their energy bills. Read More Tags: Solar
Georgia Audubon Installs Bird-Friendly Film at Southface Institute Blog Southface Staff | August 12, 2020 (ATLANTA, GA.) August 12, 2020 – Visitors to Southface Institute on Pine Street may notice some new, tiny dots adorning the glass on the building. These dots are special window treatments designed to prevent birds from flying into the windows, an all too common problem. The project was made possible thanks to a partnership between Southface and Georgia Audubon, with a grant from the Disney Conservation Fund. Read More Tags:
Creating a Regenerative South Events Sarah Mundell | August 10, 2020 Just as the upheaval of this year’s pandemic and social unrest is reshaping so much of our social and civic life, it also set the tone for Southface Institute’s 2020 Greenprints conference, which took place for the first time completely online August 6. A gathering of architects, engineers, developers, academics and top sustainability professionals, from Georgia and beyond, Greenprints took on this year’s challenges at the nexus of the built environment, health and equity and how they relate to the … Continue reading “Creating a Regenerative South” Read More Tags: AEC professionals, Andrea Pinabell, Greenprints
The Product Lifespan in a Circular Economy Regenerative Design Southface Curator | August 7, 2020 The lifespan of a product is often driven by short-term business choices, not by production abilities. From a business standpoint, it may make sense to design products that are cheap and replaceable, but this approach hinders the development of a sustainable future. Read More Tags: Circular Economy
Boys & Girls Clubs Provide Heroic Meal Service to Northwest Montana Communities Communities Southface Staff | July 29, 2020 The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County in northwest Montana serve the communities on the reservation’s 1.317 million acres, home to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the communities of Polson and Ronan. Read More Tags: Boys and Girls Clubs, COVID-19, Gooduse
Building Sustainably for Gen Z Green Building Southface Curator | July 29, 2020 Each new generation brings new trends. Studies show that members of Generation Z (those born after 1997) are more concerned with environmental issues than previous generations. As they enter the housing market, Gen Zers are making sustainable amenities a top priority, despite possible cost increases. Read More Tags:
Social Moves to the Forefront of ESG Southface Curator | July 22, 2020 When thinking about sustainability, people often refer to the environmental aspect. This is also true when thinking about the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors used to evaluate companies’ sustainability efforts. Read More Tags: COVID-19, Corporate Social Responsibility
Growing Number of Chief Sustainability Officers Southface Curator | July 20, 2020 Having a chief sustainability officer has shifted from a want to a necessity. As the view of sustainability continues to evolve, so do the responsibilities of people in this role. It has evolved from an environmental focus to helping companies also think about the economic and social implications of their decisions. Read More Tags: Jobs and Careers
Southface Institute’s 2020 Greenprints Conference Goes Online BlogEvents Southface Staff | July 14, 2020 Atlanta, GA – July 14, 2020 – Southface Institute’s Greenprints Conference, the Southeast’s most respected and thought-provoking forum on sustainability, has gone digital, with a one-day format, focused on building a regenerative economy across the Southeast, and an afternoon dedicated to Drawdown Georgia. The event will happen August 6. Read More Tags: Greenprints
Providing Community Access to Fresh Food Communities Southface Curator | July 10, 2020 Backyard and community gardening have become popular again, especially as people try to ensure a secure a source of food. The key to growing healthy food is having healthy soil, and “black gold” or compost is a great way of providing nutrients to help a garden grow. Read More Tags: Compost
