Tree care and innovation fuel management are valuable green topics.

16 07 2010

We will once again have the pleasure of joining with The Green Society of Granville this month for their July meeting. Come on Monday July 26th in the Granville public library at 6:30. Two topics will be presented to inspire the community in different areas relating to environmental awareness.

Brian McLoughlin, a problem solver for McCullough’s Tree Service Inc, located in Granville will give a brief presentation on the importance of properly maintained trees. Society organizer Roy Sabo stated that, “We are fortunate to live in one of the 3400 communities that are currently part of the Tree City USA program, yet correctly planned maintenance of trees is often overlooked by many of us, so it will be very beneficial to hear this presentation”.

The Society is very excited to have Andrew Conley from Clean Fuels Ohio visit and give Granville some insight toward green fleet’s management and advocacy. The Ohio green fleets program is designed to significantly reduce the emission and fuel use of business and government vehicle fleets. Launched in 2008, this program is composed of three core components: helping fleet managers develop green fleet policies tailored to their specific needs, hands on assistance in implementing the policies and the development of a statewide rating system to recognize fleets that have made measurable environmental progress. “I was very impressed with my first meeting with Clean Fuels Ohio. Their program to help communities and businesses save money and the environment is quite impressive”, Sabo stated.

The Green Society of Granville is a group of like minded individuals that share a passion for the environment as it relates to local issues. Topics include everything from recycling, single use plastic shopping bag elimination, pollution control, stewardship of public land, and wise expenditure of public funds in both the local government and schools with an eco friendly perspective. All subjects relating to sustaining or creating a positive impact for the environment are relevant for discussion. Everybody is welcome.


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Photos of “Get Green with Your Transportation”

2 10 2009

We are very glad to see a good turnout for our event “Get Green with Your Transportation” in Newark, Ohio on September 30.  State Farm Insurance provided a healthy and appetizing lunch for all the attendees.

Lunch at State Farm Insurance, Newark Ohio

While we were enjoying the lunch, Brad Couch from Clean Fuels Ohio gave an informative presentation on alternative fuels, tips on improving fuel economy and non-vehicle options.  Brad also mentioned about using algae as an alternative energy source.

Brad Couch, Clean Fuels Ohio Get Green with Your Transportation attendees

(Photos by Angie Palmer)

To give you a better perspective on what algae can actually do for us, check out this article about the first algae fueled car that was scheduled to travel from San Franciso to Washington, using 10 days and only 25 gallons of fuel.  It is very intriguing!

Our next event will be on October 15 in Columbus.  More details will be available on our website, Facebook page and LinkedIn group soon.  So stay tuned!

Written by Angie Palmer


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Categories : Alternative fuels, Green transportation, Sustainable energy

Get green with your transportation

18 09 2009

Want to save on gas? Wonder what alternative fuels are and if they can benefit you? Interested in non-vehicle options to save money?

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Brad Couch of Clean Fuels Ohio will be answering these questions by presenting on the following topics. A lunch will be provided by State Farm Insurance at their Newark facility. Come enjoy a healthy lunch while learning some great tips for getting green with your transportation. The presentation will cover the following topics:

-Tips for improving fuel economy
-Introduction of various clean fuels, e.g. biodiesel, ethanol, CNG
-Non-vehicle options

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When: September 30, 2009 (Wed), from 11:15am

Where: State Farm Insurance, 1440 Granville Road, Newark, OH 43055

Cost: Free. $5.00 donation for each person is suggested.

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Lunch
A full salad bar will be available (vegetarian and vegan friendly). Lunch starts right at 11:30am and the presentation will start at 11:45am till 12:30pm.

Meeting Point
For State Farm employees, please go to classroom 2 directly. For non State Farm employees, please wait at the main entrance lobby for the escort. Please be there not later than 11:15am so we can all enjoy lunch and presentation with no rush.

Entering Your Full Name
We need to know the exact full name of the individuals who will be attending. This is part of the security measure at State Farm that we need to adhere to.

Donation & Prizes
$5 donation is suggested for each participant. Everyone who made a donation will have a chance to win $20 Red Lobster gift certificate and other prizes! The donation will be used to fund future educational events. You can pay cash at the door.

**********Please RSVP by sending an email to info@skyepublicrelations.com. We will be posting events on this website as well as using Facebook event invites from October. Look forward to seeing you all! If you have any questions, please feel free to write it in the comment box here. **********

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Categories : Alternative fuels, Events (Please join us!), Green transportation, Sustainable energy