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Monday, September 7, 2009 Student Documentary Highlights Ciĕl as a Sustainable Development11:47 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Sustainable energy has been declared a key initiative of the European Union by the Czech Republic, the current holder of the E.U. presidency. With this focus, the E.U. solicited assistance from the United States Department of State in identifying and highlighting the most innovative sustainable projects in the U.S. Ciĕl was honored to be selected as a potential featured project, as only a few projects were chosen.
Rich Beckman, the Knight Chair of Visual Journalism at the University of Miami, worked with journalism students to create a documentary that highlights Ciĕl. Labels: asheville, events, green, real estate Friday, August 21, 2009 City of Asheville Saves $65,000 on Electricity Costs10:19 AM ASHEVILLE, NC - Shutting down computers, turning off lights and changing work schedules. Those are some of the strategies the city of Asheville used to save more than $65,000 in energy costs last year. The city implemented these and other programs by challenging employees to find ways they could save energy on their own."A little goes a long way. We had hundreds of city employees taking the extra step to conserve energy and participate in our sustainability programs," said Maggie Ullman, the city’s energy coordinator. The results paid off. Over the last year, the city reduced its municipal energy usage by 867,000 kilowatt hours, which is the same amount of energy it takes to operate City Hall for six months. As a result, the city reduced its municipal carbon footprint by 623 tons. The city points to three key sustainability programs as major contributors to the organization’s success during the last year: the compressed work week, an automatic computer shutdown program, and the employee energy conservation challenge. * The compressed work week, where employees typically work four ten hour days as opposed to a traditional five-day week, was first piloted in the Public Works Department and soon spread to other divisions. The schedule allows the city to realize energy savings by utilizing buildings, computers and other equipment 25 percent less. It also reduces the carbon footprint associated with employees commuting to work. About 180 city employees currently work a compressed schedule.,/p> * The computer shutdown program utilizes software to automatically turn off more than 500 city computers at 8 p.m. to reduce energy usage. * The energy conservation challenge encouraged employees to voluntarily reduce energy usage wherever possible. Simple acts like turning off lights when rooms were not in use and adjusting thermostats made an impact, especially in smaller facilities like community centers and fire stations. As part of its strategic plan for the city, the Asheville City Council included a focus area on green initiatives, stating, “Asheville will be the southeastern leader in clean energy and environmental sustainability while preserving and enhancing the city’s natural beauty.” In April 2007, City Council adopted a goal of reducing the municipal carbon footprint by 2 percent every year. Staff conducts an annual energy inventory to track the organization’s progress on energy usage. Asheville will use a Sustainability Management Plan adopted by City Council in June to guide ongoing efforts to further reduce energy consumption. To view Asheville’s Sustainability Management Plan or for information on other city sustainability programs, visit www.ashevillenc.gov/green. Labels: asheville, government, green, sustainable Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Hilton Asheville to Open with Major Step Toward Eco-stewardship8:27 AM ASHEVILLE, NC - The Hilton Asheville, scheduled to open this August, is one of the first major hotels in the United States to take a considerable step toward sustainability. For evidence of the Hilton Asheville’s unique commitment to eco-stewardship, you need only to look up. Atop the Hilton is one of the nation’s first hotel solar water heating systems. This system will be one of the largest installations in the Western North Carolina region.Water throughout the hotel, including the pool, will be solar heated, eliminating twenty-five tons of carbon dioxide per year, the equivalent of planting 7,377 trees. Here guests can feel good about relaxing in one of the Hilton’s Whirlpool Tubs or taking a dip in the heated saline pool. Moreover, the solar water heating system is just one of the hotel’s many environmentally focused features. The 165-room hotel is set in the heart of Biltmore Park Town Square, the largest mixed-use district outside of the city’s downtown. The Hilton Asheville was built to blend green practices with the Hilton’s acclaimed commitment to guest comfort, and was designed to LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards from the Green Building Council. LEED certification is based on numerous metrics including energy savings, water efficiency, carbon dioxide emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. Committed to the stewardship of its natural surroundings, the Hilton will reduce water usage by 30% through the installation of low-flow toilets, showerheads and sink fixtures. The hotel will also focus on reducing energy consumption by using ENERGY STAR qualified CFL light bulbs, which use up to 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. Each kilowatt-hour saved preserves one pound of coal. The Hilton Asheville will also employ a recycling program for both guests and employees to further reduce raw materials, energy and air pollution. Select staff will even wear uniforms made out of regenerated plastic bottles. Promoting lower emissions is also part of the hotel’s sustainability efforts. Guests may accept shuttle service in an alternative fuel shuttle, which reduces the burning of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate matter. The hotel will offer preferred parking for energy efficient hybrid vehicles. Additionally, guests may choose to bicycle as an alternative to driving, ultimately reducing the use of gasoline and the production of carbon monoxide. The Hilton Asheville is proof that eco-conscious travel can come packed with amenities. Hilton houses spacious and inviting executive suites complete with luxurious bathrooms - some featuring Infinity Edge Whirlpool Tubs. Businesses committed to green travel will be attracted to the hotel’s state-of-the-art meeting facilities, 4,500 square feet of meeting space and green meeting policies that avoid the use of linens when possible. The hotel is also home to Sparrow Spa, a plush destination spa featuring a full menu of relaxing services. The spa will exclusively use Eminence Organic Skin Care products, a European line that contains the highest possible levels of all-natural organically grown herbs, fruits and vegetables. The hotel's ultra-modern fitness center features Precor equipment and an indoor lap pool and whirlpool. Traveling foodies will enjoy the gourmet stylings of Executive Chef Randy Dunn, who brings 15 years of culinary achievement to Roux, the on-site full service restaurant. The restaurant is making an effort to use as much local food as possible as part of the hotel’s place-making commitment. Hilton Asheville is located just off Interstate 26, Exit 37 on Long Shoals Road in Biltmore Park Town Square. This location is just 5 minutes from the Asheville Regional Airport and 15 minutes from Biltmore Estate and downtown Asheville. The Blue Ridge Parkway is just minutes away, along with many other attractions in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Hilton is just steps from major national retailers and restaurants including P.F. Chang's, Barnes and Noble and REI.Pre-opening information about the Hilton Asheville, Biltmore Park Town Square is available at 828-210-8290. Guest reservations are currently accepted on www.ashevillebiltmorepark.hilton.com or through a travel professional. Labels: asheville, green, hotels, parkway, sustainable Monday, August 3, 2009 Appalachian State University and Google Host 'Green Economy' Forum10:41 AMBOONE, NC - A free forum, 'Re-Powering Our Region: Building Profit by Being Green,' will be held at the Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by Appalachian State University's Center for Entrepreneurship, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Commission of Caldwell County and Google. Space is limited. To register, visit www.business.appstate.edu/realworld or call 828-262-7747. The forum will feature keynote speaker Harry Wingo, policy counsel in Google's Washington, D.C., office where he focuses on cybersecurity, energy and other issues. Wingo will discuss Google’s clean energy vision with his talk "Smart Grids: Building the Energy Internet." The information will address how consumers and businesses can benefit from this emerging technology, which will help transform the nation's energy usage. The day-long event also will feature expert panelists who will discuss responsible energy use, local and global perspectives on the green economy, the area's existing green business and various resources for education and economic development. The event is designed to connect business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators and policymakers to create a more sustainable economic future for the region. Participants will increase their awareness of substantial savings available through new technologies and education in today's energy market. "We are pleased to partner with Appalachian and our community in helping lead the way in educating both businesses and consumers in the green industry," said CCC&TI President Ken Boham. "Through this forum, we hope to increase awareness among local leaders and have further conversations on why it is important for the community to embrace this initiative and how we can work together to help bring more jobs and opportunities to the area." Labels: ASU, Boone, events, green
Asheville Teenagers Take Paint Brushes to Graffiti Walls9:00 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Asheville teenagers, armed with paint brushes, headed to the Riverside Drive business district last Friday in search of walls decorated with graffiti. These teenagers had something special in mind. It was to begin a restoration of several vandalized warehouse walls as a service project. Thirty-five homeschooled athletes, who are members of the Western Carolina Athletic Association, descended upon the downtown river district Friday with their "paint kits," obtained from Asheville Greenworks. "We are determined as an organization to make an impact on the Buncombe county community since we have been so blessed with the area's resources in our homeschooling efforts," said Kathy Kania, WCAA's historian. Asheville Greenworks provides Graffiti Removal Kits, which include paint, painting supplies and graffiti removal to neighborhoods and businesses that have been vandalized, for use in restoring vandalized property. Asheville Greenworks has also teamed up with the Asheville Police Department and Asheville-Buncombe CrimeStoppers to offer a $200 reward per tip that leads to a graffiti vandalism arrest. If you have a tip about graffiti vandalism, call CrimeStoppers at (828) 255-5050. All Buncombe county residents are encouraged to get involved in the Graffiti Prevention Program and can obtain kits by emailing volunteer@ashevillegreenworks.org. Thursday, July 30, 2009 Riverlink Hosts "Rockin' RiverFest" on Saturday9:18 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - RiverLink hosts its annual Rockin' RiverFest Saturday, including a Raft Race, Kids' Parade, Music Showcase & Competition, local food and beer, vendors, arts performances and recreational activities. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. at the French Broad River Park with a Kids Parade for ages 12 and younger who can decorate their bikes, rollerblades or skateboards. Surprise judges will award prizes to kids for their creativity and green means of transportation. After the parade, there will be fun activities including face painting and hula hooping. The Music Showcase & Competition sponsored by 98.1 the River and the Musician's Workshop starts at noon with local area bands competing for Best Band and Wild Wing's Choice. For more information including raft race registration, parking information and free shuttles and schedule of events, please visit www.riverlink.org. Labels: asheville, children, events, green, outdoors Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Asheville Greenworks Holds Fundraiser2:05 PMThe event will take place on Friday, July 31, 2009 6:30-9:30pm at the S&W, Ellington Room, 56 Patton Ave. Tickets are $75 for single and $125 for couples. Enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres while considering a unique collection of great silent auction items. Join in the live auction beginning at 7:30pm. All proceeds benefit the beautification, greening, summer entertainment program and holiday festivities for Pritchard Park. This event is sponsored by The Friends of Pritchard Park, Downtown Asheville Residential Neighbors (DARN), and Asheville GreenWorks.Labels: asheville, downtown, events, green, non-profit
New Green Weddings Program Unveiled at NC Arboretum1:14 PM
ASHEVILLE, NC - It’s one of the most treasured moments of your life. Make it more meaningful by choosing one of the most beautiful natural settings in America as your wedding site. And, make another choice-make it “green.” Extend your celebration of love for each other to the natural world by reducing your wedding event’s carbon footprint on the earth.
Located just outside Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 393, the North Carolina Arboretum is nestled in the Southern Appalachian region - one of the most botanically diverse areas in the world. With more than 65 acres of cultivated gardens and 10 miles of forested hiking and biking trails, the Arboretum shows how plants are important to our world. The Arboretum property and facilities offer excellent lessons in sustainability through its green architectural practices, sustainable garden areas, natural products, water conservation and recycling. The Arboretum’s Green Wedding Program offers elegantly designed green buildings and lush, sustainable landscapes as sites for ceremonies and receptions. Couples will follow guidelines for using organically grown and natural products as part of their wedding and pledge to a reduce consumable products as part of their activities. Green weddings and receptions are offered Friday-Sunday evenings after 5 pm, April - October. For more information about the Arboretum’s Green Wedding Program, including fees and restrictions, call Cindy Blankenship at 828-665-2492, Ext. 216 or Angie Chandler, 828-665-2492, Ext. 217. Labels: asheville, green, nc arboretum, parkway, weddings Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Local Conservation Group Opens Nominations for Conservation Award10:44 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Local conservation group Wild South has opened nominations for the second annual Roosevelt-Ashe Society's Conservation Awards. The award seeks to honor often unsung heroes for their work to protect the southeast's wild places. Nominations are being accepted for Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Volunteer, Outstanding Business and Outstanding Youth. Nomination forms will be accepted online at www.wildsouth.org until Aug. 15. The award recipients will be honored at an Oct. 2 Green Tie Gala in downtown Asheville. Labels: asheville, events, green Friday, June 26, 2009 Asheville's Rose Hill Plantation Offering Single Family Homes in Green Community11:24 AM ASHEVILLE, NC - Rose Hill Plantation, Asheville's first single family thoughtfully planned "Healthy Living Community," is bursting with green. A focal point of life at Rose Hill Plantation is the community garden which allows residents to choose a raised garden bed and grow their own vegetables, fruits and flowers. The garden plots are one of several sustainable features that support the community’s dedication to fostering an invigorating, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle for active adults. The homes are built to the Western North Carolina Green Building Council standards.These are new homes in Asheville, NC. And additional green focused amenities include alternative power choices, rainwater collection programs, energy and resource efficient appliances, walking trails and dedicated areas with benches for bird watching, a Clubhouse including a fitness center, a swimming pool and spa, a media room and a tennis court, as well as a stocked lake for fishing. In addition, the community will feature a Healthy Living Manager to help plan community events and outreach programs. For a limited time, ready to move-in two and three bedroom homes at Rose Hill Plantation, or new built homes are priced from $279,900 representing a price savings of 15% or more. In addition owners can enjoy a $5,000 move-in decorator allowance on any existing new built home. For more information, the Sales Center at Rose Hill Plantation is now open and new homes and model homes may be previewed. The Clubhouse, swimming pool and spa, and walking trails are complete, and also under construction, scheduled for opening later this summer, is the tennis court and a unique "Green Showcase Model Home" where homebuyers can preview green friendly upgrades that can be added to any new home prior to construction. These upgrades are designed to enhance the healthy environment, contribute to energy cost savings and help reduce carbon emissions. To visit Rose Hill Plantation call the sales office at: 828.337.2212 or register www.rosehillplantation.net. The Sales Office is open seven days a week and is located at 3041 Leicester Hwy. (Hwy. 63) Leicester, NC 28748 Labels: asheville, green, real estate Tuesday, May 19, 2009 'Green Bash' Scheduled for May 23rd12:13 PM
ASHEVILLE, NC - On Saturday, May 23rd at 9p.m. Seven-Star Inc. teams up with Catalyst POETIX to present the first-ever "GREEN BASH" as a benefit for the Green Cities Institute, at 191 Lyman St., a.k.a. "The Star Factory."
Boasting a line-up of regional heavyweight talent, GREEN BASH features spoken-word poets of The Poetix Vanguard, hip-hop stylings of Preach Jacobs, the freshest DJ sounds of Bowie, Mindelixir, The Midnite Ace, and Cameron Corey with digital projection art from VJ collective The NightLight Riders. The GREEN BASH sound system consists partly of Atlanta's infamous "80 Megaton" consisting of 4 x 18" subwoofers generously being provided by Mellow Mushroom along with 600 square foot of light up dance floor. Merging innovative, multimedia event production with the global sustainability movement, Seven-Star Inc. and Catalyst POETIX endeavor to positively impact the community through raising cultural awareness and promoting sustainability. Seven-Star's mission is to accelerate the global market towards sustainable economy, ecological wisdom, and social justice through green event/entertainment development and production. Catalyst POETIX specializes in providing innovative experiential arts programs to heighten community awareness and empower youth. Together, the GREEN BASH will support the start-up of a new not-for-profit called Green Cities Institute which is developing a new native language eLearning platform offering "how-to" on-line seminars on hot water solar heater kits, permaculture, small scale green building, and community self-sufficiency. The Green Cities Institute is the brainchild of Joseph B. Malki founder of the Green Cities event series and Chief Business Development Officer at Seven-Star, Inc. and Ajay Nair, CEO of BartiNet.com. Mr. Nair is a native of State of Kerala, India and his background is focused on business management and sustainable habitat planning. Both Mr. Maki and Mr. Nair's inspiration comes from studying the lack of sustainable infrastructure in the developing world, particularly in slum communities. Mr. Nair states, "The non-availability of training materials in native languages like Hindi, Tamil, Urudu and Arabic prevents a massive underclass from reaping the rewards of permaculture, solar technology and other sustainable initiatives. Many times, the solutions are low-tech and available but for lack of access to knowledge. Our hope is to work with UN Habitat, mobile aggregators, social media and universities around the world to provide accessible training to the worlds most under privileged communities in their own languages." The green cities movement is hitting stride across the world as government and businesses are discovering more than a silver lining in solar, wind, composting and other green ventures. However, this green "boom" has largely ignored the world's poorest. In 2005, Seven-Star produced the United Nations World Environment Days' Green Cities Expo. This year, they have re-launched the event series with a different twist. "It's time for greater collaboration between all sectors of society around sustainability and its inherent cost savings. Artists, poets, and musicians have been excluded from the deeper conversations, but that's changing. Green Bash is the beginning of integrating their voices and creativity on behalf of causes like the Green Cities Institute. When you combine outrageous fun with a cause, people pay attention. Artists have the power to shape this global dialogue and help the most unfortunate. Being ecologically active and involved in social justice is more than hip, its a timeless idea of being "good" Doors open at 9pm and there is a $10 cover charge. For more information, call Graham Hackett at (828) 712-3808 or email info@poetixonline.com Labels: asheville, events, green, music Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Rose Hil Planation in North-West Asheville Offers Spring Savings5:20 PM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Rose Hill Plantation, Asheville's first single-family thoughtfully planned "Healthy Living Community," is now also Asheville's best buy. For a limited time, ready to move-in two and three bedroom homes, or new built homes are priced from $279,000 representing a price savings of 15%. In addition, owners can enjoy a $5,000 move-in decorator allowance on any existing new built home. From the ground-up Rose Hill Plantation is unique in its dedication to fostering an invigorating, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle for active adults. The enclave of 103 single-family detached-homes is nestled into a pristine parcel of land and surrounded by breathtaking vistas in Northwest Asheville, just 10 minutes from the city's downtown. Of the gated community's 58 acres, more than 40 acres are in a conservation easement that includes dedicated walking trails and communal gardens. "Rose Hill Plantation is the premiere healthy living community for the Asheville area and now it is clearly the best value," said onsite Realtor, Debbie Kelly with Beverly-Hanks & Associates. "It's the only single-family community that offers a detached home with maintenance-free living in a gated community for under $300,000. This limited-time pricing combined with the healthy lifestyle amenities make it the most compelling new community in Asheville," added Kelly. The Sales Center at Rose Hill Plantation is open seven days a week and is located at 3041 Leicester Hwy. (Hwy. 63) Leicester, NC 28748. Or call the sales office at: 828.337.2212 or online at www.rosehillplantation.net. Homes at Rose Hill Plantation are now priced for a limited time from the high $200s to the low $400s. Each of the single family one and two story homes range from approximately 1387 to 2430 square feet and offer two and three bedroom plans with garages and some have the capability of a finished lower level. The homes offer a maintenance-free environment within a lock-and-leave setting in a gated community. Rose Hill Plantation is a development of Jeff Glover who is a Platinum Member of the Western North Carolina Green Building Council. Labels: asheville, green, planned community, real estate Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Fundraiser for Green Opportunities Scheduled for May 28th - 'Arts 2 Go!'3:46 PMASHEVILLE, NC - The Asheville Affiliates will host "Arts to Go" May 28th from 6:30pm-930pm at the Phil Mechanic Building in Asheville's River Arts District. The event is billed as a fundraiser for Green Opportunities, a paid job training and placement program designed to prepare unemployed, out-of-school young adults in and around Asheville for living wage jobs in the rapidly expanding green economy. With tons of great food and drink, art exhibits, raffle/silent auction items, and live musical performances, "Arts to GO" promises to be an exciting evening of entertainment! Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, with all proceeds to benefit Green Opportunities. Bring extra cash for the raffle and silent auction items! Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Opening bids on silent auction items vary. The event will also serve to celebrate the first graduating class of Asheville Green Opportunities members. For more information or to RSVP, contact 828-258-1856 or info@greenopportunities.org or greenopportunities.org. The green economy is growing fast, creating thousands of green-collar jobs that pay a living wage, offer advancement opportunities, and serve the community and the planet. These jobs represent important "pathways out of poverty" for members of our communities who have traditionally struggled under the "gray," pollution-based economy. Asheville GO is designed to empower individuals with barriers to employment through a combination of service-learning projects, on-the-job training and one-on-one support. Labels: art, asheville, events, green Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Asheville Green Homes Parade Sceduled for April 26th5:00 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Green homes go on parade this month in a green home tour featuring 41 Buncombe County homes.
The self-guided tour, put on by the Asheville Board of Realtors' eco-consultants division, will be 1-5 p.m. April 26. A list of the homes and directions to each are on the event's brochure, available at the Asheville Board of Realtors new office, 37 Montford Ave., Asheville (you can pick up a brochure beginning Monday; as of today, you can also download the brochure at www.green-hometour.com). For more, call Mike Figura at 337-8190. The homes on the tour range from $121,000 at The Westcourt (a future LEED mixed-use condo development in West Asheville) to a $2,895,000 HealthyBuilt Silver home at the Cliffs of Walnut Cove. “Just a few years ago, the first HealthyBuilt Home was constructed in North Carolina. Now there are 193 HealthyBuilt Homes listed on MLS,” said Figura, chairman of the eco-consultants division. “When we realized this, it just made sense to create a green home tour so that we could show the public the excellent green building that is occurring in Buncombe.” The Buncombe Green Home Tour will feature existing green homes for sale as well as pre-construction green developments. Information will be available at the Asheville Board of Realtors on April 26 for pre-construction green developments that people cannot tour. Two landscape architects, David Tuch with Equinox Environmental and David Brannon with SiteRythems, will also talk about topics like sustainable land planning and environmental resource assessment at the Asheville Board of Realtors. Labels: asheville, events, green, real estate Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Asheville Celebrates Earth Day10:11 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Learn what the City of Asheville is doing to be green by attending the first annual Earth Day Expo. The expo will be held at the Public Works building (161 South Charlotte Street) first floor in room A109 on Wednesday, April 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is free to the community. The expo will be focused on energy efficiency and will highlight the sustainability initiatives of the city.
Councilmember Robin Cape will open the event and a presentation will be provided by the City of Asheville’s Energy Coordinator and the Sustainability Advisory Committee on the Energy and the Environment. Time will be provided for the public to speak with experts from various city departments. Earth Day Expo is part of a larger national event called the National Conversation on Climate Action (www.climateconversation.org ) organized by ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability. Various events throughout the nation will bring together thousands of people in communities to drive local level solutions to global climate change. “This is an unprecedented initiative to engage dozens of communities and thousands of people to drive substantive, solutions-oriented dialogues about climate action opportunities at the local level”, said Michelle Wyman, Executive Director of ICLEI USA. For additional questions please email Phil Kleiser at sustainabilityintern@ashevillenc.gov Labels: asheville, events, government, green Monday, April 6, 2009 Organic Baby Wearhouse Adds New Green Baby Apparel Line8:54 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Parents are increasingly eco-conscious, especially when it comes to their children. A top priority for many is raising a green baby – exposing babies to safer, organic products and clothing as opposed to those containing harsh chemicals. Organic Baby Wearhouse is launching a new line of organic baby clothes and blankets to help meet this demand, as well as a new gift registry service.
“Our new baby clothing line has it all,” says Erick Recors, Partner and VP of Sales with Organic Baby Wearhouse. “We combine both organic fabrics and natural colors with very functional styles which can hold up to even the most playful and adventurous babies and toddlers. The pieces are even designed to be easy on the parents with features like easy-off zippers. On top of being an environmentally-friendly option, our new line is also economically-conscious, with all products grown and manufactured in America.” The items carried in this new line are 100% organic. The company features both classic and modern styles, to fit the tastes of any new parent. The new line features blankets, baby yoga sets, body suits, dresses, hats, baby mits, jackets, jumpers, and more. Eco-conscious parents-to-be can take advantage of another new addition to Organic Baby Wearhouse – the company is launching a gift registry service this May. In the past, while friends and family members of new parents may have known their preference towards organic baby products, they may not have known where to find those products through traditional retail outlets. The new gift registry will allow parents to hand-pick the types of safe and healthy baby products they want their child exposed to, while making those products more accessible for those shopping for baby shower gifts. Organic Baby Wearhouse also offers organic baby mattresses and bedding, bottles and other feeding products, cotton diapers, and organic baby toys. Labels: asheville, green, retail Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Asheville Greenworks to Host Cleanup Kickoff Party3:20 PMMayor Terry Bellamy and County Commissioner David Gant will proclaim April Great Asheville Buncombe Cleanup month and help with the kickoff cleanup on Chamber grounds and nearby streets. Everyone in the community is invited to this event to help with the cleanup or pick up supplies for their own cleanup. Asheville GreenWorks, formerly Quality Forward, will be sponsoring community cleanup events and projects throughout the month of April to promote environmental awareness and community action. Asheville GreenWorks is a new name on a longtime goal: to clean and green Asheville and Buncombe through volunteer projects. In April Asheville GreenWorks will be sponsoring annual cleanup drive Great Asheville Buncombe Cleanup, expanding on the events from last year five-fold. As part of the drive community volunteers will clean up streets, waterways and public spaces by removing litter and illegal dump sites, greening up parks, schoolyards and other public spaces, holding recycling drives, hosting educational events, removing graffiti, and more. Volunteers are wanted Saturday for the Great Asheville Buncombe Cleanup. We’ll be meeting at six Bojangles locations listed below between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to distribute supplies and eat breakfast. Asheville GreenWorks volunteers will equip you with bags, gloves and safety vests, and other supplies as needed, and Bojangles will provide breakfast to hungry volunteers. If you already know of a spot in your neighborhood that needs work, pick up some supplies and mobilize your own neighborhood pickup. If you want to make a difference in the greater community contact Asheville GreenWorks beforehand and we’ll set you up with a site and group. Contact allison@ashevillegreenworks.org or 254-1776 for questions or to register for this event. Asheville GreenWorks is the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and has been working for a clean and green Buncombe County since 1974. For more information, contact Allison McGehee at 254-1776 Litter pickup supplies will be available at the following Bojangle’s parking lots: · Central / West: 974 Patton Avenue 253-7858
· Central / North: 99 Merrimon Avenue 252-2777 · Skyland: 1578 Hendersonville Rd. 277-3820 · Weaverville: 164 Weaver Rd. 645-7662 · Candler: 1507 Smoky Park Hwy. 670-6829 · Oteen: 1338 Tunnel Rd. 298-6001 Labels: asheville, events, green Friday, March 27, 2009 Rose Hill Plantation in Northwest Asheville Opens Sales Center1:45 PM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Rose Hill Plantation is a single-family gated community, a thoughtfully planned 'Healthy Living Community' conveniently located in Northwest Asheville just minutes from the City's downtown. From the ground-up, the community is dedicated to fostering an invigorating, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle for active adults who are 50 plus. The enclave of 103 single-family detached-homes is nestled into a pristine parcel of land and surrounded by breathtaking vistas. Of the community's 58 acres, more than 40 acres are in a conservation easement that includes dedicated trails and gardens. Taking its lead from the surrounding beauty, Rose Hill Plantation offers the chance to preserve the allure of the mountains and contribute to the sustainable quality of life in the Asheville area.
The Sales Center at Rose Hill Plantation is now open and new homes and models may be previewed, as well as the Club House and walking trails. Opening this June is a unique "Green Showcase Model Home" -- where homebuyers can preview green friendly upgrades that can be added to any new home prior to construction. Rose Hill Plantation's sales office is open seven days a week and is located at 3041 Leicester Hwy. (Hwy. 63) Leicester, NC 28748. Telephone: 828.337.2212 or online at www.rosehillplantation.net. Homes at Rose Hill Plantation are priced from the low $300s to the $400s. The cottage-style homes range from approximately 1387 to 2100 square feet and offer two and three bedrooms with garages and some have the capability of a finished lower level. The homes offer a maintenance-free environment within a lock-and-leave setting in a gated community, providing the advantages of a condominium lifestyle while retaining the privacy of a single family home. Rose Hill Plantation's sustainable features are alternative power choices, a rainwater collection program, energy efficient appliances, and hands-on activity programs. Amenities include: a community garden, more than 40 acres of natural habitat that also provide a natural animal habitat; a stocked pond; wildflower and herb gardens; a saline swimming pool; a tennis court, fitness center and club house, and a Healthy Living Manager to help plan community events. For more information or call: 828.337.2212 or online at: www.rosehillplantation.net. Labels: asheville, development, green, planned community, real estate Thursday, March 5, 2009 Asheville Chamber of Commerce Hands Out 2009 "Go Green Award"6:00 AMASHEVILLE, NC - The Asheville location for American Security Shredding has been recognized by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce with its 2009 "Go Green Award." The honor recognizes the company with business practices that lesson their impact and reduce waste in day to day operations. Many key reasons are attributed to American Security Shredding's win of the "Go Green Award." One reason is that 100% of the paper shredded is recycled. Whether the shredding is done with the on-site shred truck or back at the plant based facility, all the material is baled and shipped to recycling mills throughout the Southeast. Also, they were the first company in the U.S. to own and operate the new Vecoplan VST-42e electric shred truck. This system uses Vecoplan's unique QuickLink "Plug and Play" Docking Technology that allows use as a stationary system when at the facility or purge site by shutting off the truck engine and plugging into 3-phase industrial power. This lets the truck operate efficiently and quietly without fear of hydraulic spills and conserves fuel and energy in the process. American Security Shredding also provides their customers with quarterly statements showing how many trees they have helped save. Many of the containers used at the customer's offices are made of recycled material. American Security Shredding has been operating in Asheville, North Carolina since 2003. In order to expand their footprint, they opened a second facility in Gainesville, Georgia during the 4th quarter of 2008. The company continuously looks for new ways to "Go-Green," and their mission is captured in their tagline "Shredding for your Security, Recycling for our Future." Labels: asheville, commerce, green, recycling Previous Posts
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