Sustainable Loudoun Blog

Sustainability Awards Ceremony for Local LC High School Students - Wed April 24th

2013-02-20T17:09:00.000-08:00

Local business REHAU together with Sustainable Loudoun & SandEnergy will award four very deserving Loudoun County Science Fair Participants the ones who have the best projects in energy and environmentalism.

Come join us on Wednesday April 24th. Doors open at 6pm and program starts at 7pm with our featured speaker, eminent scientist -Michelle Thaller.

At REHAU
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE
Leesburg, VA
First building on the right, fourth floor
See the Full Program

Loudoun Transition Initiative Forum

2012-11-11T06:37:00.000-08:00

What is the Loudoun Transition Initiative?

Sustainable Loudoun and George Washington University are hosting a public forum at the Loudoun GWU campus on the evening of Nov 30th to discuss the Loudoun Transition Initiative. What is a transition initiative and why should we attend?

Many citizens are concerned about the growing impact of global warming, the long term viability of the local economy, and/or the over-reliance on oil, wanting to understand the options available to address these issues with like-minded individuals and organizations as a community.

The Transition Movement is comprised of over 600 vibrant, grassroots community initiatives around the world that seek to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. Transition Initiatives collaborate (not compete) with other sustainability and environmental groups, seeking to mitigate these converging global crises by engaging their communities in home-grown, citizen-led education, action, and multi-stakeholder planning to increase local self-reliance and resilience.

We are living in an age of unprecedented change, with a number of crises converging. Climate change, global economic instability, erosion of community, declining biodiversity, and resource wars, have all stemmed from the availability of cheap, non-renewable fossil fuels. Global oil production is predicted to irreversibly decline in the next years, and severe climate changes are already taking effect around the world. The coming shocks are likely to impose serious trials on our communities and families, so transition initiatives work to mitigate these risks in a positive manner.

Confirmed speakers include:

Andrea McGimsey, Climate Reality Project

"Climate Reality: Why Should We Care?"

Capt. (Navy, ret.) Leo Goff, CNA Military Advisory Board

"Energy Resources: A Matter of National Security"

Stewart Schwartz Executive Director, Coalition for Smarter Growth

Sustainable Land Use and Transportation Potential in Loudoun

Will Stewart President, Sustainable Loudoun

The Transition Initiative: What it is and Where We are Going…

Doors open Friday, Nov 30th at 6pm.

We will have refreshments and some local vendors in attendance.

Presentations begin at 7pm.

George Washington University, Loudoun Campus

20101 Academic Way, Ashburn VA

Sponsors: GW University, REHAU, Harris-Teeter, Corcoran Vineyards

Ashburn Green Expo Oct 14 2012!

2012-09-12T16:31:00.000-07:00

GREEN EXPO & CONFERENCE

ASHBURN FARM

October 14, 2012

12:00 – 4:00

21400 Windmill Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147

Come by Ashburn Farm Community Center and participate in the FREE family friendly event featuring topics on conservation, sustainability and the environment. Meet with local companies and organizations offering products and services to help you save money and live healthier while also helping the environment. Presentations will be given on interesting, timely and relevant topics including:

10 Myths About Solar Power
What Really Happens to My Curb Side Recycling?
Eco friendly Landscaping that Costs Less and is Easy to Maintain
Easy Conservation Techniques that Save Real Money
Tap vs. Bottled Water
This just in…On Climate Change
Electric Vehicles – Charging into the Future
Why, How and Where to Buy Local Foods