http://www.dubuque2.org Forums and Events for Dubuque 2.0 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:46 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=107 Do you know what to do with your Christmas tree when the holidays are over? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=106 What better way to kick off the New Year than with a hike at a state park? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=105 By recycling electronics, valuable natural resources are reused to make new products, water pollution is prevented, and energy is saved in the extraction and manufacturing processes. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=104 Loras College is the second business in Dubuque to become Petal Certified.Through their participation in the Petal Project, a green business certification program, Loras has shown their dedication to sustainability.The Petal Project... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=103 The city of Dubuque, once faced with record unemployment, has turned its fortunes around.It did so with a combination of inner-city redevelopment and technological advances geared towards a greener, more sustainable future. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=102 The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency offers... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=101 Old holiday lights can be recycled through the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agencys Electronics Recycling Program. Bring them to the Agencys facility located at 14501 Highway 20 West, along with any other electronics you may have for recycling. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=100 Ever wonder what a plastic bag has to do with human or environmental health? And why the Dubuque City Council recently adopted recommendations to reduce plastic bag use 90% by 2017? How does a plastic bag relate to sustainability anyway? Here is your chance to explore the issue more in depth. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=97 On sunny Saturday morning, Colleen Iverson, a Wahlert Catholic High School senior, couldn't wait to set foot on a Mississippi River island, about a mile south of Dubuque's Lock and Dam No. 11. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=96 Dubuque residents now have the opportunity to help improve travel in the city by participating in Dubuques Smarter Travel Pilot Study. By studying how citizens currently travel throughout the city, the Smarter Travel Study seeks to Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=95 East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) will be recognized as one of twenty Iowa organizations to receive Environmental Excellence awards from Gov. Terry E. Branstad Aug. 1 at the Wallace State Office Building. The awards are the premier environmental honors in Iowa. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=94 Imagine a Dubuque with open parking spots, a place where almost everyone takes the bus and traffic jams are few and far between. The air is cleaner, citizens are happier, and rush hour refers only to 60 minutes of Geddy Lee over your speakers. Dubuque 2.0 is now offering community members the opportunity to... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=92 As of July 1, 2011, electronics will only be recycled at the Dubuque Metro Landfill. However, a onetime... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=91 Join in the collective cleanup of the Mississippi! The Dubuque area will be on July 9th! Register today! Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=89 The evening began with music, drinks, and good cheer. As soon as the Sustainability Game Show started, game faces were put on and friendships were put on hold. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=88 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=87 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=86 The City of Dubuque has partnered with the Dubuque Jaycees to create a community garden at Veterans Memorial Park. A healthy recreational activity, gardening educates future generations about nutrition, wellness, and the rewards of environmental stewardship. Gardeners are learning horticulture and... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=83 Sustainability Never Tasted So Good. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=82 Dubuque 2.0 announces the newest sustainability information resource available to the community... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=80 Located in the beautiful rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin, Tree of Life CSA is a family-owned and family-centered farm created to share fresh organic produce with you, our neighbors. As a certified organic community supported agriculture farm, we focus on sustainability and deep organic practices that result in truly healthy and delicious vegetables and fruits. It all started with planting that first pepper seed many years ago... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=79 When an entire city comes together in support of future generation's ability to live as comfortably as we live now, the impact is tremendous... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=78 Between the endlessly rising cost of electricity and the growing environmental pressure to find clean and renewable types of fuel, the obvious solution to us was for home and business owners to generate their own electricity by using something we all have access to: the sun! Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=77 Businesses, organizations, and groups have a Chance to Win $5,000! Here's how... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=76 Chamber of Commerce luncheon offered great information for business sustainability. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=75 This new Toolkit contains a variety of useful information and tools, such as the Dubuque 2.0 Journal. Inside the pages of our journal, you'll find... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:47 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=74 Beginning March 17, the Dubuque Community is going to have their chance to really show how sustainable they can be! Are You Ready to Jump On Board? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=73 Every city is connected to its neighbors through an interdependent web of local economies serving different functions. Central Place Theory proposes that every community is part of a web and performs as either... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=72 Join us March 14, at Hotel Julien Dubuque for the first in a series of luncheons on 'How to Go Green Without Going [Red]. 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=71 Since the offset of the Dubuque County Conservation Board, strong focus has been given to preserving and restoring species richness and biodiversity in our natural areas... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=70 This 11 week game will be a community-wide engagement in sustainability practices. Each week players will... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=69 On March 19, the Fighting Saints will be helping to raise... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=68 Quarterly luncheons aim to help business leaders get their feet wet for going green with their company. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=67 Dana Livingston started simple. Soon after moving to Dubuque in 1995, he began volunteering his time to restore a local natural area - and then others. He served on a couple of conservation committees - and then many more. Three years ago, Dana and local partners launched Future Talk, an innovative program that... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=66 Three times in four days Dubuque garbage and recycling route drivers recently reported tires illegally dumped within the city.The incidents occurred near well-traveled thoroughfares in highly populated areas. Two occurred near the intersection of Second and Locust streets and the third in an alley on the north end. In all, more than 300 tires were left for others to deal with."I don't know how somebody gets away with that," said Chuck Goddard, administrator of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency. "That takes a lot of guts."Goddard has assembled a task force targeting illegal dumping and littering in Dubuque County. The task force grew out of the state's Environmental Management System pilot program. The agency is one of six participating organizations... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=65 It's news to nobody that organically produced foods have arrived as a powerful force in the market.Nationally, organic food sales have enjoyed double-digit growth for the past several years.Retail leader Whole Foods Market ended 2010 with $9 billion in sales. In Dubuque, The Food Store on Iowa Street just got a shiny makeover and added an organic deli, while Hy-Vee has expanded its Health Markets.So, with wine sales bouncing back in 2010, up 10-15 percent from the year before... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=64 I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon cross-country skiing on the beautifully groomed Heritage Trail on a recent Saturday.Even though snowmobiles brought noise and fumes with them, they also brought the most courteous and careful riders. What a delight!The week before Triple D cyclists, runners and skiers tested their endurance... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=63 It's easy to tell community members about opportunities to save money and energy. It's even easier when proof is available. In 2010, Dubuque residents earned... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=62 For Dubuque Community Members, those in surrounding communities, and anybody just passing through town, it's now just as easy to find Dubuque's hidden gems as it is the main attractions. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=61 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=60 Dubuque 2.0 is now partnering with Loras College for some dorm room energy savings. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=59 Green roofs go a long way toward helping to create a more sustainable world. While it may seem an unusual building technique, green roofs go back as far as 600 B.C. to the hanging gardens of Babylon in Iraq, built by... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=58 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=57 Say goodbye to 2010 and welcome in 2011. Make 2011 a "Year of Energy Savings." Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=52 The Finley Hospital is proud to announce that it has completed certification, positioning Finley as the first business in Dubuque to achieve all requirements and become fully Petal Certified.A Green Ribbon Cutting will be held... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=50 Apply for a FellowshipNational Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Fellows confront global warming on their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on global warming impacts and solutions.NWF Fellowships allow students to pursue their vision of an ecologically sustainable future through tangible projects to confront global warming on campus and in the community. Fellows gain practical experience in the conservation field and first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities inherent in successful conservation efforts. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=49 McKinley Middle School will likely see lower electric bills as a result of a collaboration with Kirkwood Community College students, Sam's Club and Alliant Energy.Danielle Brazant, president of the Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) chapter at Kirkwood, said Sam's Club partners with SIFE nationally for environmental sustainability projects.We're a business club that does community service projects in local communities, Brazant said. For this project, we're getting a grant from... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=48 The City of Dubuque recently was named among fastcompany.com's Top 10 smartest cities on the planet. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:48 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=47 Sustainable City Network's site provides municipal professionals with information about environmental, economic and social sustainability. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=42 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=39 Clearly, we love living in Dubuque, and are proud of its history chronicling several "defining moments" on our path to becoming a "Sustainable Dubuque!" Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=38 Keyline Transit Rebranding, Water Pilot Study, Phase 2, Energy Efficiency Workshop, Green Magic Show, and more...! Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=37 With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season...don't forget to take sustainability into account as you celebrate. Act on these simple tips to enjoy a greener holiday... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=36 Over the past few months, Dubuque 2.0 has been hosting Community Cafs, offering a venue for sustainability-related discussions and questions that matter. With a vast variety of community members gathered around, the cafs start calm with an introduction to get the evening started. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=35 With all that is happening among Dubuque's growing sustainability efforts and the significant community involvement, Dubuque 2.0 is updating its website to better socially connect all your questions, announcements, opinions, and needs. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=29 Dubuque will use $3.8 million in federal money to start replacing its buses with 'clean diesel' technology vehicles. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=28 Carnegie-Stout Public Library and the Grand River Center recently were awarded certificates for their carpet-recycling efforts.The award recognizes sustainability efforts. Carpet can be recycled into products such as... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=27 This short film by American director Ramin Bahrani (Goodbye Solo) traces the epic, existential journey of a plastic bag (voiced by Werner Herzog) searching for its lost maker, the woman who took it home from the store and eventually discarded it. Along the way, it encounters strange creatures, experiences love in the sky, grieves the loss of its beloved maker, and tries to grasp its purpose in the world.In the end... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=25 Dubuque, IA - The Dubuque Community School District exceeded energy and resource management goals through the "Dubuque Sustainably Smart Schools" process during the 2009/10 school year. Many people and actions... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=23 Carnegie-Stout Public Library presents Author and Storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald for an evening of interactive... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=22 THIS COURSE WAS OFFERED THROUGH NICC, BUT DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. WITH ENOUGH ENROLLMENT THEY MAY CONSIDER OFFERING THE COURSE AGAIN IN THE FALL, TENTATIVELY SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER.<br>Building Operator Certification (BOC) training includes nearly 80 hours of classroom and project work (7.4 CEUs) in building systems operation and maintenance. Each course in the series is completed in a one-day training session, except BOC 103 HVAC Systems and Controls, a two-day course. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=21 In addition to numerous rebates and tax breaks on energy efficient appliances and home fixtures Premier Bank has now created a Sustainability Loan Fund. Loans will be made available for businesses, non-profits, and residents in the tri-state area to assist with energy efficient projects. Examples of qualifying projects include but not limited to: Energy Star appliance upgrades, high efficiency heating and cooling, hot water heating upgrades, energy efficient windows, insulation, and other sustainable energy-reducing projects. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=20 Congratulations to Cindy Runde, the winner of our Dubuque 2.0 $500 kick-off prize drawing. After the January Dubuque 2.0 kick-off Cindy was awarded a free home energy audit from Black Hills and a $500 gift certificate for sustainable upgrades from Dubuque 2.0. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=19 As the Executive Director of Dubuque Main Street (DMS), I was honored when our friends and partners in sustainability at Dubuque 2.0 asked me to... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=18 Since 1956, May has been recognized as National Bike Month. The third week in May is designated Bike to Work Week; and the third Friday of May is Bike to Work Day. Dubuque 2.0 is dedicated to supporting... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=17 The Carnegie-Stout Public Library building has changed several times in its 108 year-old history as it has continued to strive to meet... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=16 April was a big month for Dubuque 2.0; from partnering with The Dubuque Art Center in promoting the Doors to Sustainability exhibit, to participating in the Dubuque Main Street Downtown Cleanup and finally... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=15 NPR's music geeks have just compiled what they consider the ultimate playlist for urban cyclists.Of course, we think they've either been been sniffing chain grease or have watched the 1980's uberbike-messenger movie "Quicksilver" one too many times. Their advice to those hitting the city... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:49 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=14 American is car country, but bicycles and bicyclists are making their play for the roads.There's been a big surge in bicycle commuting. Maybe it's you or your workmate rolling freshly-exercised into the office.And then there's the weekend distance rider and the off-to-the-market rider.All the tribes: the roadie, the mountain biker, the messenger. And all the attitudes: the righteous cyclist, the lone wolf, the captains of contraption.We're talking this hour with New York's famous Bike Snob blogger and a biking maven from Portland, Oregon.This Hour, On Point: All about biking now.<br>Listen Here: http://bit.ly/aQgXpa<a Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:50 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=13 The Dubuque Art Center coordinates a variety of projects that help increase the quality of life and creative capacity of our community. Quality of life will help attract and retain a talented population, while creative capacity is critical to the success of a community, as it promotes innovation, sustainability, and growth. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:50 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=12 Are you acting sustainably? Odds are you do at least once each and every day...stop and think about it. Maybe you turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth, maybe you take the time to separate your recyclables from the garbage, perhaps you set the thermostat just a few degrees cooler, or like many people, you are constantly hounding your kids to shut off the lights, (or maybe your kids constantly insist that you turn off the light.) These are just a few ways that everybody is able to act sustainably and are both environmentally and economically beneficial. Sustainability touches everything you do; saving money, saving resources and eliminating waste make good economic sense. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:50 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=11 What can I do with rain barrel water? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:50 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=10 If of the planets surface is covered with water, why is it so important to conserve? The number one environmental issue on many people's minds is water conservation and quality. With water being the most abundant substance on the planet, why is it also the planet's most valuable resource? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:50 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=9 With an attendance of over 300 people, the Dubuque 2.0 Kick-Off was a rousing success. A diverse group of citizens including children, college students, business and non-profit leaders attended the kick-off. Attendees were given the opportunity to learn about sustainable activities throughout the community, ask questions and learn new ways to be sustainable. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:50 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=8 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:50 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=7 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:50 GMT http://www.dubuque2.org/forum_post.cfm?postID=6 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:50 GMT