greener living classes
All classes will be held at Greater Goods
Cost: $20 prior to workshop date, $25 at the door • Limit 20 people per class
To pre-register, please email classes (at) greatergoods.com.
JULY
Energy Efficiency: Advanced – Thursday, July 17, 8pm to 9pm
You’ve taken the basic steps to conserve energy – now what? If you’d like to learn more but don’t have the time to do the research on your own, this workshop is for you.
The workshop will include:
- 5 more ‘advanced’ steps you can take to conserve energy
- How to take these steps (they're not as easy as the initial 10!)
- Suggested products and services to help you implement these
- Additional resources and experts to call upon if need more information
Water Conservation – Thursday, July 31, 8pm to 9pm
Fresh water is key to our survival, yet many times we waste it without realizing it. This impacts the environment as well as our wallets! Come find out ways you can stop wasting fresh water.
This workshop will provide you with:
- Information on the main water consuming appliances and activities in the home
- Actions you can take to decrease your water consumption (and by definition, your water bill!)
- Products and services that can help you conserve water
- Resources that will provide you with more information
AUGUST
Waste & Recycling – Thursday, August 14, 8pm to 9pm
Confused about recycling in the District? Heard about composting but not sure what it's all about? Come find out the many ways you can reduce waste in your home!
This workshop will cover:
- Reducing the amount of waste that enters your home
- Recycling basics--what to recycle and what not to recycle; what happens to recycling in the District
- Electronics and hazardous waste recycling
- Composting -- in a backyard or an apartment
- Suggested products and services to help you decrease waste
- Additional resources for you to learn more!
Green Your Home 101 – Thursday, August 28, 8pm to 9pm
You've heard all about the many steps you should be taking to make your home more eco-friendly, but where to start? If you’re feeling overloaded by all the information that is out there and you're wondering how to get started, this is the course for you. During the workshop you will:
- Learn the impact that many of your daily activities have on your health and the environment (and your wallet!)
- Identify key contributors to indoor air pollution
- Walk out with easy steps you can take to make your home healthier and more eco-friendly
- Get additional resources to make the transition easier!
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Classes are presented by Anca Novacovici
 Anca Novacovici is the founder and president of Eco-Coach, Inc., an environmental sustainability consultancy that provides services and tools to help businesses and individuals decrease their environmental footprint. She has led "greening" workshops, conducted green business audits, and helped with implementing more environmentally-friendly processes for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to smaller businesses and individuals. Anca is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional and is on the Board of the Green Building Institute.
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