The City of Bozeman, Montana State University Extension – Housing & Environmental Health Program and the MT Weatherization Training Center are pleased to present the spring 2016 Sustainability workshop series.
Workshops will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from February through May, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Beall Park Recreation Center (415 N. Bozeman Ave.). Food and drinks provided—bring your own mug (drinks sponsored by the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association).
Workshop #1, February 11: What’s REALLY happening with recycling in Bozeman?
Are you confused with all of the recent changes to the recycling system in Bozeman? Not sure what you can recycle where, or why you can still recycle plastics #1-7 in the City but not at the drop-off bins? Want to know why Target is no longer accepting glass? Curious where our recycling ends up after it leaves your bin?
Join us to hear from Rob Pudner, Outreach Educator for the Gallatin County Solid Waste Management District, Kevin Handelin, City of Bozeman Solid Waste Superintendent, and Dave Leverett, owner of Four Corners Recycling about the current state of recycling in Gallatin County, the reasons for all the changes to the recycling system, and what you can and can’t recycle (and WHY!).
After the presentations we will stage a “dumpster dive” with common household trash to help you figure out what to do with all of those old CDs, batteries, light bulbs, wine corks, plastic clamshells and broken plastic lawn furniture.
Upcoming workshops include:
- March 10: Energy Efficiency for Businesses Made Easy
- Learn simple, low- or no-cost energy efficiency measures you can implement to start saving your business money, hear about savings from local efficiency projects implemented by Bozeman businesses, and learn how to use an infrared camera and kill-a-watt meter to identify potential areas for big savings
- Presentations/Q&A with energy efficiency expert Chris Dorsi of HabitatX, the MT Weatherization Training Center, and the City of Bozeman
- April 14: The Solar State of Affairs
- Learn about the latest technology and current policy landscape for solar in Montana, the status of NorthWestern Energy funding for solar projects, and an overview of the first utility-scale solar pilot project in Bozeman
- Presentations/Q&A with Montana Renewable Energy Association, NorthWestern Energy and the City of Bozeman
- May 12: Water Conservation in Bozeman—fast and easy ways to save water around your home
- Learn about rebates offered by the City of Bozeman, how much water is used in your home, and simple water conservation strategies like how to check for leaks, high efficiency fixtures and retrofits for indoor and outdoor uses, and landscaping tips to reduce outdoor water needs and keep your lawn trout friendly.
- Presentation/Q&A with the City of Bozeman’s Water Conservation Specialist
For more information, visit www.bozemanclimatepartners.net or call 406-582-2370