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Greenovate In-Focus is our ongoing education and outreach program whose central objective is to foster community connectivity and green building awareness.
By showcasing opportunities for each of us to make a contribution to creating more sustainable communities, Greenovate In-Focus strives to provide a dynamic link between knowledge and action.
Greenovate In-Focus series and workshops are listed below. To receive email alerts about upcoming programming, please join our email list. To make reservations, please click here.
Generous support for In-Focus is provided by the following sponsors:
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Room-by-Room: Green Building & Your Health
April 1 - September 2, 2010
Led by panels of local experts, “Room-by-Room” will focus on the numerous health benefits associated with green building. Specifically, it will cover topics such as indoor air quality, lead poisoning prevention, asthma and allergy control, and non-toxic household cleaning. In so doing, the workshops will identify solutions to common health hazards found in particular household areas. Registration, limited to 30 participants per workshop, is free of charge and open to the public. Register Now
Thursdays from 6 PM - 8 PM 9 East Second Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
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April 1, 2010
Learn how to create a more healthful home by utilizing green building practices. This workshop will focus on lead poisoning prevention, asthma and allergy control, hazardous product storage, indoor air quality, mold, pests and pesticides, and household safety.
Phillip Bouton |
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May 6, 2010
Learn how to create a more healthful living room by purchasing flooring, furniture, and other products that promote, rather than degrade, indoor air quality. This workshop will also cover some of the health benefits of common houseplants, such as English ivy.
Susie Little
Christie Nohle
Rick Peterson |
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June 3, 2010
Learn how to create a more healthful bedroom by making use of alternatives to conventional mattresses, interior paints, and children's products (e.g., toys and diapers). This workshop will address issues related to allergens, indoor air pollutants, and chemicals leached from synthetic materials (e.g., BPA from plastics).
Alissa DeRouchie
Kate Wigand |
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July 1, 2010
Learn how to create a more healthful kitchen and bathroom by installing cabinetry and flooring that do not emit harmful chemicals. This workshop will also cover some of the benefits of using non-toxic cleaning products, non-toxic personal care products, and tankless water heaters.
Josh Bowling
Heather & Steve Johnson
Doug Lugar |
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August 5, 2010
Learn how to create a more healthful basement and attic by testing for and mitigating radon gas and by properly maintaining HVAC equipment to control biological contaminants such as mold, dust mites, and pet dander.
John Hetterscheidt
Donna Jurden |
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September 2, 2010
Learn how to create a more healthful garage with proper ventilation and safe disposal of household hazardous waste. This workshop will also identify health hazards associated with automobile exhaust and benefits associated with alternative modes of transportation, such as biking.
College of Public Health, The Ohio State University
John Remy |
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Wasting Less to Save More
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February 27, 2010
Hosted by Greenovate and Environment Ohio, "Wasting Less to Save More" will feature a panel discussion led by local business leaders and public officials who are actively promoting energy efficiency. To kick off the panel, Environment Ohio will release its new report, Ohio’s Green Energy Economy: the Energy Efficiency Industry.
Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15) will deliver the keynote address, and Matt Bierlein, LEED AP, of Luper Neidenthal & Logan will moderate the panel discussion.
The following community leaders will comprise the panel: Erin Miller, City of Columbus; Matt Canterbury, LEED AP, M+A Architects; Tom Andrews, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC); and Eric Zimmer, Tipping Point Renewable Energy.
Saturday, 6 PM - 8:30 PM 9 East Second Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 |
How to Stay Green Through the Winter
November 12 - December 10, 2009
This winter, we’re engaging local experts in a four-part series to help you stay green by improving your home’s energy efficiency and indoor air quality, and by lowering your utility costs. Each workshop is free of charge and open to the public.
Thursdays from 6 PM - 8 PM 9 East Second Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
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November 12, 2009
Learn how to improve your home’s efficiency, comfort, and affordability by conducting an energy audit. This workshop will provide an overview of the process, benefits, and expense of weatherizing your home.
Marty Ellis Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)
Don Hall |
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November 19, 2009
Learn how to lower your utility costs with efficient lighting and daylighting. This workshop will cover the economic and environmental advantages of several types of efficient lighting and daylighting.
Don Hall |
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December 3, 2009
Learn how to improve your indoor air quality with non-toxic paint. This workshop will cover the environmental and health benefits of Mythic high-performance interior paints.
Bob Jessop |
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December 10, 2009
Learn how to lower your utility costs with efficient windows and doors. This workshop will cover the economic and environmental advantages of several types of efficient windows and doors.
Ron Green
Kevin Zuccaro |
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Summer Workshop Series
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July 11 - September 19, 2009
This summer, we're hosting a six-part series of workshops intended to increase awareness of simple green steps that will improve our environment and well-being. Physical examples and hands-on experience, as well as product discounts, networking opportunities, and refreshments are just a few of the immediate benefits of attending.
Saturdays from 10 AM - 12 PM 9 East Second Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 |
July 11 , 2009
Noticed your water costs increasing recently? Your plants aren't as healthy as you want them to be? Learn how to use "free" water for your garden, landscaping and many other things around your home. Learn the why, when, and how of harvesting, storing, and using the rain water that you collect.
Chris Luers |
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July 25, 2009
Join us to discuss some of the myriad environmental and economic benefits of harnessing the sun's energy. A rapidly emerging alternative to fossil fuels, solar power offers a cleaner way forward for homeowners and businesses alike.
David Cohen
Eric Zimmer |
August 8, 2009
Join us for an introduction to green design, and learn some of the ways you can help mitigate the economic, environmental, and health consequences of rising energy and resource demands. This week's workshop focuses on the critical role of LEED, an internationally recognized third-party certification system, in supporting and expanding green design & construction.
Eric Elizondo, LEED AP
Michael Lindner, LEED AP |
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August 22, 2009
Join us for an introduction to rain garden design & maintenance. This workshop outlines the advantages of planting gardens as stormwater storage and filtration systems.
Amy Dutt
Stephanie Suter |
September 5, 2009
Join us for an introduction to bike commuting in central Ohio. The workshop will address a range of issues, including safety, parking, and equipment costs.
Emily Burnett
Doug Morgan |
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September 19, 2009
Come find out what's cooking with green kitchen design. We will discuss current trends and highlight a range of ecologically responsible design options, such as recycled paper countertops and wheat board cabinets.
M.K. Piras
Rochelle Stallings, CID, GCP |
