Building a Resilient and Sustainable Community Climate Change Southface Curator | November 5, 2020 Resiliency planning helps communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies of all kinds. It is especially important in vulnerable communities, as 2020 has shown with its many unexpected challenges, including the pandemic, racial unrest and a variety of climate-related disasters. How can cities build resiliency to include all members of the community? Learn from California’s plan as rural and urban areas transition to a more holistic and sustainable economy. Read more at greenbiz.com Read More Tags: COVID-19, Natural Disaster, Resilience
Southface Partners With Local Boy Scout to Upgrade Nonprofit’s Composting Bin About Us Stephen Ward | November 4, 2020 As a demonstration facility of all things sustainable, Southface Institute showcases many operational features, including methods to process food and gardening waste. Due to its age and exposure to the elements, Southface’s outdoor composting system had started to rot, making it difficult to properly maintain the right nutrient balance for successful composting. Fortunately, in the summer of 2020, Southface became the beneficiary of a new outdoor compost bin system—thanks to the hands-on commitment of a group of dedicated young people … Continue reading “Southface Partners With Local Boy Scout to Upgrade Nonprofit’s Composting Bin” Read More Tags: Compost, Sustainable Facility Management, Zero Waste
The Green Building Registry Partners With Southface Institute to Provide EarthCraft House Data Blog Southface Staff | October 29, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore., October 29, 2020 (Newswire.com) – Earth Advantage®, Inc. and Southface Institute announced today a partnership to help deliver green and energy-efficient home data through the Green Building Registry® (GBR). Historically, important information on a home such as the energy use, third-party building certifications or power production (solar panels) has not made it into the real estate transaction process. Thousands of dollars of value could be lost because trustworthy data was not available for a listing agent, the appraiser and … Continue reading “The Green Building Registry Partners With Southface Institute to Provide EarthCraft House Data” Read More Tags: EarthCraft
How Innovative Technology Can Create Affordable Water Green Technology Southface Curator | October 20, 2020 For many, accessing clean and affordable water is an everyday challenge. For others, the economic downturn caused by the pandemic has made it difficult to keep the water turned on. Read More Tags: COVID-19, Utilities
Why Net-Zero Homes Embrace Smart Home Technology Green Technology Southface Curator | October 15, 2020 Residential housing is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions, yet most homeowners do not even realize it. More time spent indoors results in higher energy bills, but what does this increase really tell us about how much energy a home consumes? Read More Tags: Energy Efficiency, Net Zero
The Untapped Power of Ocean Energy Green TechnologyRenewable Energy Southface Curator | October 8, 2020 In the quest for renewable energy sources, ocean currents have remained in the shadows of wind and solar power. But with global temperatures rising and innovative technology getting released, ocean power is making its way to center stage. Water flows at a slower speed than wind, but it has a more regular pattern and actually provides more energy. As interest in cleaner energy sources continues to increase, read how ocean power offers an untapped opportunity to reduce carbon and meet … Continue reading “The Untapped Power of Ocean Energy” Read More Tags: Ocean Power, Wind Energy
In Honor of Energy Efficiency Day: Ways to Save Resources All Year Events Sarah Mundell | October 2, 2020 Energy Efficiency Day is a nationwide effort that lowers energy bills, makes indoor environments healthier and reduces your carbon footprint. Read More Tags: Energy Efficiency, LED
Solve Stormwater Infrastructure With Community Financing Southface Curator | October 1, 2020 Increased flooding and severe weather are bringing water management problems to the top of the civic priority list. In 2015, the EPA created a model focused on community-based public-private partnerships to finance stormwater infrastructure. Read More Tags: Green Infrastructure, Natural Disaster, Resilience
100% Solar a Growing Reality for Nonprofits BlogGreen Building Southface Staff | September 28, 2020 On a hot, humid September day, dozens of students, teachers, well-wishers and project participants gathered outside The SAE School in Mableton. The occasion was to celebrate a ribbon-cutting of the school’s new solar array, an installation that puts The SAE School on its way to becoming the first 100% solar-powered school in Georgia. Its path to get there is unique, but it’s one that could soon be adopted by more schools and nonprofits in other states. The SAE School’s newly … Continue reading “100% Solar a Growing Reality for Nonprofits” Read More Tags: Gooduse, Solar
Creating a Virtual Space for Southface’s Biggest Night of the Year BlogEvents Sarah Mundell | September 28, 2020 The 2020 Visionary Dinner gathered the nonprofit’s community of supporters with an exquisite online cooking demonstration, an inspiring message on regenerative and just placemaking and a chance to meet up with old and new friends. Every year, Southface’ Visionary Dinner brings together people who are passionate about sustainability to be inspired by innovative thought-leaders, to connect with others wanting to impact the future of the industry and enjoy exquisite meals made by top chefs. But what does all that look … Continue reading “Creating a Virtual Space for Southface’s Biggest Night of the Year” Read More Tags: AEC inspiration, Asha Gomez, Liz Ogbu, Regenerative placemaking, Spatial Justice, Urbanism, Veronica Wandui, Visionary Dinner
