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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 |
Beach Cleanup & Bash with Three Main & Rozalia Project, July 12, South Boston
Roll up your sleeves with ThreeMain and Rozalia Project on Thursday, July 12th for a fun and educational beach cleanup. This family-friendly event features a full morning of fun, educational activities. Lend a helping hand to keep our beach environment clean and beautiful; learn from our nonprofit partner, Rozalia Project, about the importance of...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 07/12/2018 + Show |
The Climate Action Business Association's Annual Cookout, July 12, 6-8 pm, Boston, MA
It's that time of year again! Join the Climate Action Business Association for an evening of grilled cuisine, refreshments, and lawn games. Learn what the organization has been involved with this year, and engage with fellow member businesses and environmental professionals.
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 07/12/2018 |
3-Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Program, July 11-13, Noida, India
A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI from July 11-13, 2018 in Noida. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rating parameters for building professionals like architects, engineers, developers, policy makers and others. The faculty for the training programme...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 07/11/2018 + Show |
During this session, you will learn to calculate key financial equations and portray the value to upper management. You will learn to judge a good deal for your organization. Net Present Value, Savings to Investment Ratio, Internal Rate of Return, & Payback calculations will be broken down. If you are considering investing in energy efficiency,...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 07/11/2018 + Show |
Emerging Trends Series: The Future of Energy Efficiency, July 11, Boston, MA
With multiple Northeast states ranked as national leaders in energy efficiency for multiple years in a row, the region has been at the forefront of driving adoption of the “least cost fuel” as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and customers’ energy bills. Today, the region is heading into an era when evolving business models,...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 07/11/2018 + Show |
High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, July 9 - 18, New York
The 2018 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the essential global forum for reviewing successes, challenges and lessons learned on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will be convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council from Monday, 9 July, to Wednesday, 18 July 2018, with the three-day...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 07/09/2018 + Show |
USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting, July 09, Boston, MA, 6-8 pm
The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join on the second Monday of each month to be a part of the movement. The committee’s objectives are to work to raise the awareness of the benefits of residential green building and...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 07/09/2018 + Show |
The biennial World Cities Summit is an exclusive platform for government leaders and industry experts to address livable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. Jointly organized by Singapore’s Centre for Livable Cities and Urban Redevelopment Authority, key highlights of the Summit include...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 07/08/2018 + Show |
Webinar - Paint Technology: Chemistry and Performance, Thursday, 12-1 pm EDT, June 28
With so many options in today's marketplace, specifying paint can be a challenge. Understanding the chemistry behind the performance features of paints will help you specify more confidently. This program discusses the components of paint, finishes, and the newest technologies that are transforming the paint industry. Learning Objectives:...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 06/28/2018 + Show |
It's Electrifying: Direct From The Manufacturer, July 19, 6:00 - 8:00pm, New York City
For New York City buildings to be powered by clean, renewable energy, many will eventually need to upgrade to electrified heating systems. Meeting the demand for a wide variety of products for new projects and retrofits has become a pressing issue. This event will ask heat pump manufacturers to weigh on how: The industry (architects, MEP...
By Eileen Flynn // Student Event Date: 06/27/2018 + Show |
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