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Eileen Flynn
Student Melrose MA United States Member Since: 04/25/2018
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Research shows that U.S. carbon dioxide emissions rose an estimated 3.4% in 2018. This is an unfortunate and significant increase compared to prior years, and scientists say it is the opposite direction our country needs to be going in if they wish to avoid the impending effects of climate change. The United States was once a global leader for climate action. In 2015, America made an impressive and powerful step in the right direction by...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Last updated: 03/14/2023 + Show |
Sustainable Job Posting: Sustainability Manager at Lyft - San Francisco, California
Position Overview: Lyft is seeking a Sustainability Manager to implement Lyft’s sustainability initiatives, integrating sustainable practices throughout the company. Reporting to the Director of Sustainability, you will help to set the strategy and ensure that the company's sustainability efforts enhance business performance and...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Last updated: 08/09/2018 + Show |
Sustainable Job Opportunity: Sustainable Pittsburgh, Executive Director
POSITION OVERVIEW The new Executive Director will be the successor to the founder, who served as Executive Director for 20 years. The Executive Director will be able to think at the macro level, while acting locally to meet development goals. Contributing to the global sustainability agenda requires a scaled approach – one that is...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Last updated: 08/09/2018 + Show |
Fresh Energy is hiring! The company is looking for an energy efficiency expert to lead our Energy Performance program, and a guru to lead communications work. Program Director, Energy Performance Job overview and requirements: Are you deeply interested in securing efficiency-related policy change at the state legislature and regulatory...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Last updated: 08/09/2018 + Show |
Sustainable Job Opportunity: Greenovate Boston Communications Manager
Overview: Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Greenovate Boston is the Mayor’s initiative to engage all Bostonians in the City’s climate action goals, while continuing to make Boston a thriving, healthy and innovative city. Our team works with the community to define and implement the City’s Climate Action Plan....
By Eileen Flynn // Student Last updated: 08/09/2018 + Show |
Eco Neighborhoods: Milwaukee Wisconsin’s Sustainability Toolkit
Milwaukee Wisconsin has brought teamwork to their sustainability campaign. Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office has developed an Eco-Neighborhoods Toolkit to help make the process of becoming a green city even easier. On the Official website of Milwaukee, the city lists five easy steps a city must take to be listed as an...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Last updated: 07/28/2018 + Show |
Companies and Cities Joining the Movement Away from Plastic Straws
The first time I was exposed to the dangers of plastic waste negatively affecting my environment was when I was 14 years old. I watched a video of a turtle, rescued from our oceans, with a plastic straw stuck in his nose. “Say No to Plastic Straws” was the headline to this viral video and was the start to a very powerful movement that...
By Eileen Flynn // Student 1 reply Last updated: 07/18/2018 + Show |
The Next Generation of Housing – Prefabricated Homes
Traditionally, the process of constructing a house takes place on the same piece of land where the house will stay when completed. Construction teams travel to the same outdoor site for months and are forced to deal with space restrictions, weather conditions and other outdoor distractions. Most people are familiar with this way of home building...
By Eileen Flynn // Student 1 reply Last updated: 06/28/2018 + Show |
For more than a decade now, Philadelphia has been spreading its famous city love through the community in a different, and very important, way. The city acts as an inspiration for other towns throughout America looking to build green and create a sustainable environment for their citizens. In 2009, Philadelphia embarked on a mission to make their...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Last updated: 06/22/2018 + Show |
The World’s First Floating Wind Farm - Hywind's Promising Start in Scotland
Off the coast of Scotland, five turbines are stationed sporadically creating the world’s first offshore wind farm known as Hywind. Each tower stretches 575 ft. high and is anchored to the seabed and kept upright by 3,000 liters of sea water and 5,500 tons of ballast acting as a spar buoy. What was first labeled as a trial for floating turbines...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Last updated: 06/15/2018 + Show |
Reducing our Daily Use of Plastic
Plastic is something we come into contact with multiple times a day, whether it’s when we order our coffee in the morning, pack our lunch for work or pick-up take out from our favorite restaurant for dinner. It’s too normal for us to use a plastic container and expose of it after one use and not think anything of it. Plastics do not...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Last updated: 06/06/2018 + Show |
GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training, August 15 - 29, Los Angeles, CA
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics of sustainability and provides an overview of the essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GPRO covers the...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 08/15/2018 + Show |
Passive House Happy Hour, August 15, Bridgeport, CT
Take a break from the summer heat and join CTGBC and CT Passive House (CTPH) for a networking happy hour at the Brewport Brewing Co. in Bridgeport. Brewport is known for its Connecticut style beers, thin crust pizza, and gourmet salads. Registration for this event is free, and there is a cash bar.
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 08/15/2018 |
Free: Net Zero Energy Buildings Webinar, 7-8 pm, August 15
Did you know that more than 40 percent of our energy consumption is coming from homes and commercial buildings? Our buildings and built environment are a large contributor to our carbon emissions. This presents an opportunity for us to update and restructure the way we are building to make sure that our homes and offices become energy efficient...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 08/15/2018 + Show |
Online: USGBC New Member Volunteer Orientation, 3 - 4:15 PM, August 14
USGBC is all in to get everyone in a green building in this generation and volunteers are a key part of accomplishing this big goal. Volunteers were at the core of USGBC’s foundation in 1993, and continue to contribute vital skills, knowledge, time, and effort. Volunteers serve at national and local levels in various ways, including: market...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 08/14/2018 + Show |
“Pursuit of Sustainability”, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, August 13, Chicago, IL
Jamie Biel, Director of Science and Sustainability for Treaty Oak Distilling, will lead a group discussion on Monday, August 13 beginning at 6pm about sustainability ideas/techniques in food and beverage, especially among small-to-mid size companies. The event will take place at Homestead on the Roof, 1924 W. Chicago Avenue. The discussion will...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 08/13/2018 + Show |
METROCON18 Expo & Conference, August 9 - 10, Dallas, TX
METROCON is a large regional trade show for design professionals. The annual event introduces new products and ideas to the region’s community of Interior Designers, Architects, Specifiers, Facility Managers, Real Estate Professionals, Students & other Essential Industry Members catering to the built environment. The full Continuing Education...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 08/09/2018 + Show |
2018 Finger Lakes Harmful Algal Blooms Seminar, August 9th, Geneva, NY
U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate, Finger Lakes Institute, and Corning Incorporated will host the 2018 Finger Lakes Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Symposium on Thursday, August 9, at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York. The 5th annual symposium will include a keynote speaker and presentations by some of the area’s top...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 08/09/2018 + Show |
ISSP Chicago Area: NCC Sustainability Tour, August 7th, 2018
Would you like the opportunity to make real connections with other sustainability professionals in the Chicagoland area? Sign up for ISSP Chicago area’s upcoming sustainability site tour and in-person networking event! With so many new and emerging opportunities to accelerate sustainability, being connected and sharing ideas is critical to...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 08/07/2018 + Show |
Open to the public + to qualifying grantees: *Employees of NJ businesses may qualify to take this course fully-funded. Interested companies should contact Mary Ellen Garrigus at coordinator@usgbcnj.org or 973-255-0442.* IN-PERSON LOCATION: Avison Young, 1120 Headquarters Plaza, North Tower, 8th Floor, Morristown, NJ 07960 Instructor: Jason...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 08/06/2018 + Show |
2018 Ecological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, 5–10 August, New Orleans, Louisiana
ESA meetings, open to ESA members and those interested in ecology, are among the most respected meetings of ecologists in the scientific community. ESA values the diversity of views, expertise, opinions, backgrounds, and experiences reflected among all attendees, and is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 08/05/2018 + Show |
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