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Monetary donations to help keep Greenovation running are immensely appreciated.  Feel free to stop in and drop off your donation to the front counter, or click on our 'Donate Now' button.  We are always looking for new volunteers, members and partnerships! Contact us at eve...@rochestergreen.org Donate Now » Follow Us On Twitter Friend Us On Facebook Join Our Group on LinkedIn October 2013 Changes We've had a lot going on at the store, and if you haven't been here in a week or two I'd suggest taking a look.  The front counter is in a new spot, thanks to the work of several committed volunteers.  We're also lucky enough to be getting a new mural painted on the front of our building.  Not a month after Rochester Artist's Networking Group (RANG) completed their piece combining inspiration from Rochester's landmarks and our e-waste collection in the back, a group of painters from the City of Rochester's urban art team approached us about painting words on the building.  Lead by Shawn Dunwoody, this group has been given the job of placing highly-visible, thought-provoking murals in city neighborhoods.  Naturally, when we were asked what we want to say to several tens of thousands of drivers every week, Ben Franklin seemed appropriate.  Come check it out.  Work should be finished as of this week.  Back inside, you'll be seeing new shelving, signage and hopefully some new vendors as we try to upgrade our shopping experience here.  Coming up soon: the launch of our Tool Library.  Do you have any gently-used tools cluttering up your garage or basement?  We will gladly take them.  Feel free to drop them off during business hours, or give us a call at (585) 288-7564 if it's a large item.  The President's Perspective  Deb Muratore  I can't change the world but I can make a difference Since 1989, the International Coastal Cleanup has become one of the hallmarks of the Ocean Conservancy's work, growing from 12 sites along the Texas coast to more than 6,000 sites in more than 100 countries. With the help of the more than 9 million volunteers, we've been able to remove over 145 million pounds of debris in just under three decades.   But there's still significant work to be done.   Locally in 1993 Jamie Romeo came home & told her mom & dad (Kimie & Paul) that the beaches needed cleaning up. Jamie helped to started the Rochester Coastal Cleanup.  http://rochestercoastalcleanup.com/   On September 18, 1993 I volunteered for my 1st coastal cleanup at Durand Beach.  My friend Stephanie told me I'd find a lot of "beach whistles" (used tampon applicators).  Since then I've volunteered every year - I've met a lot of children & their parents. It's been very heart warming to see the dedication of people over the years.  It seems to me the amount of liter on the beaches has declined over the years.  Hopefully people are understanding the connection of what they throw in the water doesn't go away - it eventually ends back up on the beach.     This year my friend Rick joined me out at Braddock Bay.  There was also a Girl Scout Troop who volunteered.  We found a bike which I donated to R Community Bikes.  http://www.rcommunitybikes.net/   Upcoming in October: Green Drinks Thursday, October 10th  Full event 3PM-8PM, Green Drinks 6PM-7:30PM Where: HSBC Plaza, 100 Chestnut Street Viridian Open House Saturday, 12th, Time: 2pm Where: The Space Theater Learn about green energy options and ditch the coal Sustainable Saturday: October Edition Saturday, October 12th Time: 10AM-3PM Location: Greenovation Each month we feature different organizations! Green Brighton Sundays at the Market Sunday, October 13th Time: 9AM-1PM Location: Brighton High School parking lot ColorBrightonGreen.org table Sierra Club Zero Waste Meeting Tuesday, October 22nd Time: 4:30PM-6PM Location: a comfy table in Greenovation Don't forget- Sunday, October 20th is National Reuse Day! Green Brighton Sundays at the Market Brighton High School Parking Lot   Sunday, Oct 13: 9am-1pm ColorBrightonGreen.org table     Recycling vs. Zero Waste… What’s the Difference?  For decades, “green” minded individuals were taught to “reduce, reuse, and recycle”.  Today, many sustainability-centered efforts focus on the ‘recycle’ part without as much effort on how to ‘reduce’ and/or ‘reuse’.  However, a new campaign is underway to strive for “zero waste” with the focus on ‘reduce’ or ‘refuse’ & ‘reuse’.  At today’s market, learn about ways to move toward zero waste at home, at work & at school.   www.colorbrightongreen.org/site/index.php Like ColorBrightonGreen.org on Facebook  Center for Environmental Initiatives Green Drinks is a monthly networking event where people in the environmental field & the sustainably minded meet over drinks in an informal setting to exchange ideas, find out who’s doing what & spread the word on what you’re doing, find employment leads & make new friends.   When: Thursday, October 10 Full event: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Green Drinks: from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Where: HSBC Plaza, 100 Chestnut St USGBC Materials & Services Expo - Genesee Region   We'll have vendors from the regional area sharing their products & services, as well as a number of statewide providers that will travel in for the event. In addition to a cash bar there will be a wine, beer & coffee tasting. Entry is free if you register on the USGBC NY Upstate Chapter website prior to the event. On the day the entrance fee will be $5.   ceinfo.org/index.php/green-networking/117-green-networking/making-connections/135-green-drinks www.facebook.com/pages/Center-for-Environmental-Initiatives/131668066961202 Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Twitter!  Join our group on LinkedIn! Board Members Caitlin Meives and Angela Wood ran in the George Eastman House Photo Finish 5k Philanthropy Challenge this past Saturday, raising a total of $157 for Greenovation! Please visit us and our vendors: Bob & Linda’s Space Mother & her Sherry Flux, Props DePrez Mona’s Menagerie Utter Clutter Second Nature

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