Council Environment Committee reviews priorities for 2016
Ever wonder how Charlotte City Council splits up the work of governing a city of over 800,000 people? Committees, of course! There are five committees, or “Focus Areas“, that council […]
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Kicking off a sustainable new year!
Wooden Robot was a popular venue for our Five Year Birthday Bash last month, so we returned last Tuesday to host our first Green Drinks Charlotte + Sustain Charlotte Monthly […]
Mixer attendees learn about Goodwill’s sustainability programs
Thanks to our many members, partners, and followers who attended the November Green Drinks Charlotte + Sustain Charlotte monthly mixer at The Liberty! Stephanie Hoffman talked about how our Silver Partner, Goodwill […]
Mixer attendees learn how a small business is committed to sustainability
Have you ever wondered how a local business can be more sustainable? Sustain Charlotte’s Silver Partner Pasta & Provisions, Charlotte’s family-owned Italian grocery and fresh pasta maker, is a great example of how […]
TCA members comment on proposed charlotte area transportation projects
This July, residents of Mecklenburg, Union, and Iredell Counties had the opportunity to comment on transportation projects proposed for state funding by the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO). At a […]
Mixer attendees learn about sustainable energy innovations
When was the last time you thought about the sustainability of the hot water or heating source at your workplace? Boilers aren’t at the forefront of most peoples’ minds when […]
West Charlotte youth create art for neighborhood traffic calming signs
“Slow Down. Children Playing in Neighborhood.” “Stop. Kids Crossing.” “We Don’t Like Speeders” Those were just a few of the messages written by youth during last week’s workshop at Arbor […]
Our first mixer with Green Drinks Charlotte was a big hit!
Over 45 people attended the very first Green Drinks Charlotte + Sustain Charlotte Monthly Mixer! The event was held in the beautiful basement of The Liberty in South End. Numerous […]
Sustain Charlotte hosts sustainability discussion with Latin American visitors
Sustain Charlotte staff and board members met with eight Latin American professionals on Wednesday to discuss ideas for implementing sustainability programs in urban areas. We shared the story of why […]