greater news - august

IN THE COMMUNITY...

MID-CITY DOG DAYS 9TH ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE

Saturday and Sunday, August 2-3, 2008. Come out and celebrate the heat, the sizzlin' savings, and our great MidCity neighborhood from 7th to 17th Street and W to P Streets, NW.

RENEWABLE ENERGY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT GRANTS AVAILABLE!

Renewable Energy Demonstration Project Grants are now available for renewable energy installations in the District of Columbia. Applicants may apply for funding to implement a replicable project that reliably produces electricity using a renewable source of fuel (i.e., photovoltaic, biomass, wind or hydropower where appropriate). Funding is available to individuals, organizations, businesses, schools, and public agencies. Projects may include but are not limited to the installation of photovoltaic systems on single- and multi-family dwellings, as well as commercial and institutional buildings. Solar thermal and geothermal installations are not funded under this solicitation.

A total of $150,000 is currently available. Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2008. Each residential award cannot exceed $3.00 per Watt up to 3 kilowatts, and a maximum of $9,000. Each non-residential award cannot exceed $2.50 per Watt up to 8 kilowatts, and a maximum of $20,000.

To be added to the D.C. Department of Energy renewable energy database, please email your complete contact information and the nature of your proposed project to emil.king@dc.gov.

Required Forms (Download here):

2008 Grant Application Packet
DC Master Supplier Form
W-9 Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
Federal Tax Credits Available for Solar and Energy Efficiency Projects

For more information please contact Emil King at emil.king@dc.gov, Karen Davis at karen.davis@dc.gov, or contact the DDOE Hotline at (202) 673-6750.

DC HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/E-CYCLING DROP-OFF SITE OPEN

DPW now provides weekly Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling collections for District residents on Saturdays at the Benning Road Trash Transfer Station, 3200 Benning Road, NE, 8 am to 3 pm. The District also offers the metropolitan area’s first permanent weekly document shredding service for residents.

Accepted Household Hazardous Waste includes: Leftover cleaning and gardening chemicals, small quantities of gasoline, pesticides and poisons, mercury thermometers, paint, solvents, spent batteries of all kinds, antifreeze, chemistry sets, automotive fluids, and asbestos tiles, fluorescent light bulbs, polishes, and moth balls.

Unacceptable items: Ammunition, bulk trash, wooden TV consoles, propane tanks, microwave ovens, air conditioners and other appliances, as well as radioactive or medical wastes.

Residents can also e-cycle end-of-life consumer electronics, including audio-visual equipment, televisions, VCRs, cell phones and home office equipment such as computers, computer parts, printers, photocopiers and fax machines. These machines will be broken down into their component parts (plastic, glass, toxic metals) and recycled or disposed of safely. More Info >>

IN THE STORE...

WEEKLY SOLAR SEMINARS AT GREATER GOODS!
Every Wednesday at 7pm, starting August 6 we will be hosting a FREE seminar on everything you need to know about installing solar photovoltaic and solar water heating in your home or business. 10 participants maximum. Please register by calling 202-449-6070 or emailing.

NEW GREEN BABY PRODUCTS FOR AUGUST!
Please come in and check out new ThinkBaby BPA-Free Bottles, Natursutten BPA-Free Pacifiers, Natursutten BPA-Free Teethers, Bambu Kids Sporks, and miYim Organic Toys!

Greater Goods has great deals for your yard and garden: Rainbox Rain Havester, Solar Centurion Outdoor Security Light, Composters and Compost Supplies, Organic Pest Control and Mosquito Repellents, AeroGardens, and more... More Info >>

DOG DAYS OF AUGUST E-SPECIAL!
10% OFF ALL WATER-SAVING GARDEN DEVICES - AUGUST 1-31: Mention "DOG DAYS" at the register to receive your discount.

GREENER LIVING CLASSES
Greater Goods is currently enrolling participants in August Greener Living Classes. Taught by experts in their fields, our green training classes are only $20 if you pre-register. Classes fill up fast, so be sure to sign up soon! More Info and Registration >>

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

GREATER GOODS COMMUNITY FORUM NEEDS YOU!!
Have a great eco-tip you'd like to share with others? Want to suggest a product? Curious about recycling in DC? Want to tell us about your experience installing the Two-Flush or Rainbox?

Join our community forums to learn and discuss environmental issues with others in the DC metro area. Community Forums are a place for you to express your greenest self. Register now! >>

RECYCLING AT GREATER GOODS
Greater Goods now offers recycling for the following items in our U Street store:

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) - 50¢ each
Printer Cartridges - Free
Old Cell Phones - Free
Spent Rechargeable Batteries (from power tools, laptops, cell phones, appliances, etc.) - Free

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greater news - august IN THE COMMUNITY... MID-CITY DOG DAYS 9TH ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE Saturday and Sunday, August 2-3, 2008. Come out and celebrate the heat, the sizzlin' savings, and our great MidCity neighborhood from 7th to 17th Street and W to P Streets, NW. RENEWABLE ENERGY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT GRANTS AVAILABLE! Renewable Energy Demonstration Project Grants are now available for renewable energy installations in the District of Columbia. Applicants may apply for funding to implement a replicable project that reliably produces electricity using a renewable source of fuel (i.e., photovoltaic, biomass, wind or hydropower where appropriate). Funding is available to individuals, organizations, businesses, schools, and public agencies. Projects may include but are not limited to the installation of photovoltaic systems on single- and multi-family dwellings, as well as commercial and institutional buildings. Solar thermal and geothermal installations are not funded under this solicitation. A total of $150,000 is currently available. Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2008. Each residential award cannot exceed $3.00 per Watt up to 3 kilowatts, and a maximum of $9,000. Each non-residential award cannot exceed $2.50 per Watt up to 8 kilowatts, and a maximum of $20,000. To be added to the D.C. Department of Energy renewable energy database, please email your complete contact information and the nature of your proposed project to emil.king@dc.gov. Required Forms (Download here): 2008 Grant Application Packet DC Master Supplier Form W-9 Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Federal Tax Credits Available for Solar and Energy Efficiency Projects For more information please contact Emil King at emil.king@dc.gov, Karen Davis at karen.davis@dc.gov, or contact the DDOE Hotline at (202) 673-6750. DC HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/E-CYCLING DROP-OFF SITE OPEN DPW now provides weekly Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling collections for District residents on Saturdays at the Benning Road Trash Transfer Station, 3200 Benning Road, NE, 8 am to 3 pm. The District also offers the metropolitan area’s first permanent weekly document shredding service for residents. Accepted Household Hazardous Waste includes: Leftover cleaning and gardening chemicals, small quantities of gasoline, pesticides and poisons, mercury thermometers, paint, solvents, spent batteries of all kinds, antifreeze, chemistry sets, automotive fluids, and asbestos tiles, fluorescent light bulbs, polishes, and moth balls. Unacceptable items: Ammunition, bulk trash, wooden TV consoles, propane tanks, microwave ovens, air conditioners and other appliances, as well as radioactive or medical wastes. Residents can also e-cycle end-of-life consumer electronics, including audio-visual equipment, televisions, VCRs, cell phones and home office equipment such as computers, computer parts, printers, photocopiers and fax machines. These machines will be broken down into their component parts (plastic, glass, toxic metals) and recycled or disposed of safely. More Info >> IN THE STORE... WEEKLY SOLAR SEMINARS AT GREATER GOODS! Every Wednesday at 7pm, starting August 6 we will be hosting a FREE seminar on everything you need to know about installing solar photovoltaic and solar water heating in your home or business. 10 participants maximum. Please register by calling 202-449-6070 or emailing. NEW GREEN BABY PRODUCTS FOR AUGUST! Please come in and check out new ThinkBaby BPA-Free Bottles, Natursutten BPA-Free Pacifiers, Natursutten BPA-Free Teethers, Bambu Kids Sporks, and miYim Organic Toys! Greater Goods has great deals for your yard and garden: Rainbox Rain Havester, Solar Centurion Outdoor Security Light, Composters and Compost Supplies, Organic Pest Control and Mosquito Repellents, AeroGardens, and more... More Info >> DOG DAYS OF AUGUST E-SPECIAL! 10% OFF ALL WATER-SAVING GARDEN DEVICES - AUGUST 1-31: Mention "DOG DAYS" at the register to receive your discount. GREENER LIVING CLASSES Greater Goods is currently enrolling participants in August Greener Living Classes. Taught by experts in their fields, our green training classes are only $20 if you pre-register. Classes fill up fast, so be sure to sign up soon! More Info and Registration >> 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 GREATER GOODS COMMUNITY FORUM NEEDS YOU!! Have a great eco-tip you'd like to share with others? Want to suggest a product? Curious about recycling in DC? Want to tell us about your experience installing the Two-Flush or Rainbox? Join our community forums to learn and discuss environmental issues with others in the DC metro area. Community Forums are a place for you to express your greenest self. Register now! >> RECYCLING AT GREATER GOODS Greater Goods now offers recycling for the following items in our U Street store: Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) - 50¢ each Printer Cartridges - Free Old Cell Phones - Free Spent Rechargeable Batteries (from power tools, laptops, cell phones, appliances, etc.) - Free

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