We are very happy that Sherwin Williams is partnering with us in providing the paint to be used at the project. In case you didn’t know, “green” paint is more than just a color these days and Sherwin Williams is really focusing on sustainability with their product line and business. They have implemented EcoVision ™, [...]
August 23, 2010
Transportation and Green, a winning combination as these three events will confirm: The Coalition for the Advancement of Regional Transportation will hold their annual meeting on Monday August 23rd. Dr. Jerry G. Rose, who is a professor at UK will talk about Advantages of passenger rail transportation and use of same track for freight trains. [...]
August 16, 2010
The highlighted event of this week involves a green theme tied to literature and movies. The Transition Louisville Book Club will host a book club meeting on Tuesday at Cifton Unitatrian on 2231 Payne Street. Each meeting focuses on books and films with a sustainable living theme starting at 7p.m. Continuing on the Film theme, [...]
August 12, 2010
“The young professionals driving this project have allowed the city to hit yet another milestone toward creating a sustainable Louisville” said Geoff White, president of YPAL. “It would not be possible without the generous support of corporations like the UPS Foundation.” Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas [...]
August 10, 2010
Enjoy a helping of this week’s events: The Green Convene will discuss the latest on their green efforts on Tuesday night at 7:30. Everyone is invited to bring a friend and enjoy coffee during the discussion. Green Convene will meet at the Clifton Center. Ever wanted to have a green experience that’s out of [...]
August 9, 2010
What does it mean to be green? And more pertinently, what does it mean to you? For years I was somewhat hesitant to make changes for the betterment of society, not because I didn’t care but because I felt there was so much to do that I couldn’t possibly make a difference. I couldn’t give [...]
August 6, 2010
What’s better than working up a sweat next to a hot, young professional? Doing it for a good cause! YPAL is excited to sponsor Singles Day at the Habitat for Humanity build site on Saturday, August 21st. This is your chance to get on site and make your mark on YPAL’s Habitat house. Only 12 [...]
August 3, 2010
When presented with the opportunity to help fund the YPAL Habitat for Humanity LEED House, Hilliard Lyons – an independently owned financial services company and a pillar of the Louisville community since 1854 – was able to combine its long-standing tradition of community support with its ongoing efforts to reduce its impact on the environment. [...]
August 1, 2010
The opening week of August brings three more events to promote green ways here in Louisville… Have you been making excuses about wanting to ride your bicycle but not being able to? Maybe your unsure on proper techniques for riding in traffic? Now is your time to become a SUPERHERO!!!! Well, a bicycle superhero at [...]
July 30, 2010
This summer got started for me pulling garlic mustard weed alongside my children for a YPAL event to support Olmsted Parks in their efforts to eradicate the weed from our beautiful parks system. The heaping trailer full of weeds gave me a sense of accomplishment and joy in knowing it was the efforts of young [...]