The Green List -- Louisville, Ky's Green Directory

There is a growing movement in Louisville committed to a local and sustainable lifestyle. There are lots of people just beginning to come on board. There are resources available if you know where to look or know the key words to search online. And of course there is word of mouth…Now all we need is a way to pull this together. One place to list it all.

Introducing:

GreenList Louisville

Your guide to sustainable living.

A quality printed guide to be published six time a year. The first issue is scheduled for mid-December 2008.

Local businesses, non-profits and individuals with green products or services invited to list or advertise now for the December issue. Sustainable Business and Community Networks members are offered discounts and encouraged to distribute Green List Louisville.

To list your business or organization for the first issue,
apply online at www.greenlistlouisville.com
Or call 502-905-7516 (Carole) or 502-905-7517 (Andy) -
Mention Sustainable Business to get an SBCN membership discount for this referral!

To learn more about or join the Sustainable Business and Community Networks, go to
www.sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com or call 502 762 2285 (David)

About Green List Louisville:

The Time is Right for this Publication!

A directory of local and sustainable businesses and services, alternative health care, personal & spiritual growth, restaurants featuring local and organic cuisine, green organizations, feature articles, a calendar of events and other good stuff

Our Mission

* To provide a guide, published six times a year, with listings and ads, and also some editorial to help readers navigate the seasons, the trends, and the issues.
* To provide a reasonably priced and targeted platform to get your message to consumers.
* To promote a sustainable community.

We are publishing a quality full color, digest size (5 ½" x 8 ½") publication for free distribution with an initial quantity of 10,000 to 15,000 copies or more.

Contents include: A directory of local and sustainable businesses and services, display ads, a guide to restaurants featuring local and organic cuisine, feature articles, a calendar of events, and other good stuff!

We invite you to help us reflect Louisville’s diverse and active sustainable living community.

Advertising

Standard format three line listings will always be free. Extended listings and display ads are available. Contact us for extended listings, display ad rates.
and specifications.

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9/26-28 Green Jobs Now! Events in Kentucky

Green for All: Green Jobs and Business for a New Economy

Over a thousand Kentuckians participated in Green Jobs Now! events all over Louisville and Frankfort on September 26-27, 2008. Video and interviews from the events will be posted on www.greenforall.com and http://sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com. Check back to learn more soon! Here is a picture from the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Open House in Butchertown featuring the Green Jobs Now! gathering.

US Rep. John Yarmuth on Green Energy and Green Jobs Now

US Rep. John Yarmuth spoke in Louisville KY on Green Energy and Green Jobs Now! for the Our1Planet / Green Jobs Now! Event at the 2008 Idea Fest Sponsored by the International Network of Social Entrepreneurs

CLICK HERE to Listen to Congressman Yarmuth's speech.

9/27/08, Louisville, KY: (OpenNewsNet): U.S. Congressman John Yarmuth urged Americans to move forward with green energy and business to support job creation, environmental and economic well being. Yarmuth described portions of the 2008 Energy Bill, highlighting renewable energy and conservation opportunities and pointed to the work of Our1Planet.org and the International Network of Social Entrepreneurs as an important part of networking for a Green economy. Read more at http://openenwsnet.blogspot.com...

We also had a chance to chat with Thomas Friedman last week about green development and media in the region following his speech at the old YWCA in Louisville. He has just published an important article on Green Jobs Now! called "Green the Bailout" - take a look and pass it on to legislators and others.

From the original invitation to Green Jobs Now!:

Join us for five events on September 26-27in Louisville and Frankfort celebrating progress towards a Green Kentucky and a Sustainable Louisville!

8 pm Friday, September 26, 2008: Walk for A Green and Peaceful Future! Starts from the corner of Bailey and Frankfort Ave., http://sustainabilityeducation.blogspot.com

12-4pm, Saturday, September 27, 2008: "It's Easy Being Green" - A Community Solutions Fair! What does it take to move towards a green economy in Louisville? Find out at:at Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market, 3738 Frankfort Ave, St. Mathews, KY, 40207 www.rainbowblossom.com

5-8 pm, Saturday, September 27, 2008: Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Open House and Street Fair! Be sure to join us for "I"m Ready: Speak Out For Green Jobs!" at the Adena Institute/ Sustainable Louisville Green Jobs Now! table. 901 Franklin St. Louisville KY 40204, www.kftc.org

11:45 -3:30 pm September 27, 2008: Green Jobs Now at the Idea Festival, "MAKING A DIFFERENCE 3.0" - International Convention Center- Second Floor www.ideafestival.com

12-2 pm, September 27, 2008, Green Jobs Now- Kentucky! 2235 Gregory Woods Road, Frankfort, KY,

Green Jobs Now! is part of a national day of action for a Green Economy. To learn more, go to: http://www.greenjobsnow.com

To learn more about the Green for All - Green Jobs Now! efforts in Louisville, please take a look at http://sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com.

To join our discussion list to keep up to date on Louisville area sustainability events, please join http://groups.google.com/group/sustainabilityeducation

Here are the details on September 26-27 events:

Friday, September 26, 2008: Walk for A Green and Peaceful Future
Come join us for a walk down Frankfort Avenue in Louisville to support a Green For All Future! Whether your interest is in animal rights or green jobs, neighborhood sustainability or building a more peaceful community, join this walk through our neighborhoods as we demonstrate for a positive future! We'll be interviewing folks and passing out the Green Jobs Now Petition along the way!

The walk begins at the corner of Bailey and Frankfort at 8 PM and will head north to Melwood Avenue and then east two blocks to the Melwood Center. Join us afterwards at Sweet n Savory in the 1800 Block of Frankfort for good conversation and a chance to share our visions for a green community. Just bring yourself, happy feet, your own signs and enthusiasm. This is also the Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop night, so there will be many folks out on the streets to connect with. See you there!


"It's Easy Being Green" - A Community Solutions Fair
12-4 pm September 27
What does it take to move towards a green economy in Louisville? Find out at Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market, 3738 Frankfort Ave, St. Mathews, KY, 40207 www.rainbowblossom.com

"It's Easy Being Green" - especially when you have the right help!
Join us this Saturday, September 27th from 12-4 PM at St. Matthews for Greening Your Life. Get tips and tricks from over 20 experts in ways to shift to a greener, more eco-friendly lifestyle and home, both of which can equal savings! Be sure to stop by the Sustainable Business Networks table to learn about how the Louisville economy can Go Green with Green Jobs Now! From learning how making "greener" food choices can impact you carbon footprint to learing about green building and remodeling options, we've got you covered. Enjoy demonstrations, free samples and sign up to win a raffle!


September 27, 5-9 pm: Join us for the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Open House and Street Fair!
We'll have a booth and presentations on green jobs, renewable energy, mountaintop removal, the new sustainable economy and much more!
While you're here, be sure to join us for "I"m Ready: Speak Out For Green Jobs!" at the Adena Institute/ Sustainable Louisville Green Jobs Now! table.
To learn more:
http://www.kftc.org/calendar/events/jefferson-county-chapter-open-house/view

September 27: "MAKING A DIFFERENCE 3.0- rated E for everyone's involvement" www.ideafestival.com IDEA FESTIVAL 2008, Louisville KY Sept 25th - 27th Session Name- DATE- Saturday September 27th TIME- 11:45 am- 12:45 pm EDT (GMT-4) SITE- International Convention Center- Second Floor OTHER- Meet & Greet/ Q&A luncheon at the Mayan Cafe- 1:30- 3:30pm

September 27, 2008 12:00AM to 02:00AM: Green Jobs Now - Kentucky!
Frankfort, KY
Hosted by Andy McDonald Invite Friends to this Event Location:
2235 Gregory Woods Road

Commonwealth Computer Recycling: SBN Model Succeeds for Sustainable Louisville Member

August 18, 2008: Courier Journal Business article highlights Sustainable Business Networks and Sustainable Louisville business member Commonwealth Computer Recycling:

Parting ways

Commonwealth Computer Recycling turns old PCs, monitors into cash

By Bill Wolfe • bwolfe@courier-journal.com • August 18, 2008

Commonwealth Computer Recycling was about a month old in March 2006, founder Jim Shields recalled, when he found himself tossing a ball to his German shepherd Dori and waiting "for one lady who had called in. She had one PC, one monitor and one printer. I waited four hours," he said.

Two years later, there's very little waiting around at the Louisville company. "It's a rocket. The thing has taken off very, very quickly," Shields said.

Located in a warehouse on East Kentucky Street, Commonwealth takes in between 60 and 80 tons of equipment every month -- mostly computers and monitors, but also other assorted electronic gear, from printers to copiers, fax machines, telephones and more.

The business is built on two promises: Those concerned about security issues are assured that the data-storing hard drives from their computers will be either shredded or electronically scrubbed of all information -- or both -- before the part leaves the warehouse.

In addition, anyone worried about the impact of millions of discarded computers on the environment can be certain that the equipment will be completely recycled -- not stripped of valuable parts and then placed in landfills.

Click here to read the entire article

SBN Solar leaders profiled in LEO Magazine.

Three leaders in solar and green building were profiled in the cover story for the July 30, 2008 issue of LEO magazine. Journalist Fairlegh Brooks gave an overview of how solar energy works, and highlighted the contributions of Architects Gary Watrous and Mark Isaacs and Green Builder Gil Holland. All three business people, founding members of the Sustainable Business Networks association, have pioneered successful market rate solar projects in the American mid-south. Click here to read the LEO article:

Solar System: As we burn toward full energy dependence, a case for something simpler: the sun

http://leoweekly.com/?q=node/7414

World Fair Trade Day, May 10: Artisan Visit @ Just Creations - The Local /Global Connection for Sustainable Business

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World Fair Trade Day, Saturday May 10: Artisan Visit@ Just Creations and Learning Opportunities through Adena at Webster and Open Learning.

April 20 & 21: Earth Week with Judy Wicks and the 2nd Annual Green and Local Business Conference

Topping our list of Earth Day events is the exciting news of the Louisville visit of Judy Wicks! Judy is the world class business owner, social entrepreneur and co-founder of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies and the Philadelphia Sustainable Business Network.

Judy will be speaking on April 20 and 21 at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St, Louisville, KY.

Judy is an internationally known and inspiring speaker, networker and vision-keeper for a positive, sustainable future. We are honored to have her visit us for this year's Earth Day!

April 20th
6 p.m. - Judy Wicks: Reception
7 p.m. - Judy Wicks: Living with Local Economies
* Free and Open to the Public!

April 21st
8 a.m. - Judy Wicks: Breakfast w/ the Business Community
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Conference by the Sustainable Business Networks

Location for all Events
The Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street
For more information, visit: www.centerforneighborhoods.org
Contact
George Perkins 502.425.6645
Green and Local Conference questions 502.410.2786

Following the breakfast, the 2nd Annual Kentuckiana Green and Local Business Mini-conference will feature presentations, workshops and networking with local business leaders on how to "Go Green and Local." You're Invited!
To register or learn more about the April 21 conference, go to: http://greenandlocal.googlepages.com

To become a member of Sustainable Business Networks: Click here for a Downloadable SBN Membership Brochure

To learn about and contribute to growing sustainable businesses in the region, please join the discussion at the Sustainable Business Networks:

http://groups.google.com/group/sustainable-business-networks

If you would like to join the event organizing committee for Judy Wicks visit, send an email to the listserv at planning@jwil.org.

If you or your organization would like to support the events as a co-sponsor or underwriter, please click here for more information:
http://louisvilleearthday.blogspot.com/

These events are sponsored by the ad hoc Earth Day Local Living Economies working group, the Sustainable Business Networks project, and others.

If you and your organization would like to help build the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies in Kentucky and Indiana, please join the Sustainable Business Networks now! SBN is an exciting and positive networking effort to support local citizens and businesses in "Going Green and Local."

Click here to learn more and to join the Sustainable Business Networks: www.sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com

Alas! 2008 Sustainable Louisville "Green Magic" Pegasus Parade Float Canceled

Alas, the 2008 Sustainable Louisville "Green Magic" Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade float has been canceled.  The reasons are many, including, the economic downturn, the scattering of young artists from Louisville to the wider world, and the understandable priorities of daily life for many families and friends. 

We want to take a moment to thank the many wonderful community artists, businesses, families and the staff and volunteers of the Kentucky Derby Festival who went above and beyond in creating the Sustainable Louisville "Green Magic"  Grand Prize Winning Float in the 2007 Parade.

The float celebrated a "Green Future" for our community. Powered by 100% vegetable oil and sunshine, built of recycled and non-toxic materials, celebrating the magical spirits of nature, the "Green Magic" float demonstrated that any and all aspects of the Derby and other public events in Louisville could indeed be based entirely in renewable energy, green materials and community arts and spirit.  

We are impressed that the Derby Festival has continued to "Go Green," this year increasing recycling on site, and crafting even the famous "Derby Pins" out of recyclable, bio-degradeable materials.  Way to go!

To learn more about the "Green Magic" float and further adventures in community art, please take a look at 

Green Magic! Join in the Pegasus Parade! Derby 2007 & 2008

Straw Bale and Natural Building Training in March and April: Scholarship Opportunities for Sustainable Business Networks participants and others

Green Go Construction:

Straw Bale Building Workshop

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in learning more about Green Housing & Building options:

Architects, builders, sustainability educators, and green enthusiasts in general.

Attendees with participate in all aspects of construction, but workload is designated around physical ability. Scholarships are available - see details below.

Did you know? The first straw bale building to be built in Jefferson County are scheduled to be built in Clifton and Crescent Hill in 2008. Neighbors are invited to participate in the training and in learning how to do cooperative, low-cost high quality natural building.

Session Activity Weekend Schedule:

Preview Luncheon: Thursday, March 27 12-2 pm Lunch & Learn

Adena Center at W*bster University, Louisville: Galen Bldg, Zorn @ River Road Open to the Public, $5 Lunch / Donation requested. Please RSVP: 502 410 2786 or http://www.webster.edu/louisville/CERegister.html

Course Sessions:

One: March 29-30 Foundation and drainage

Two: April 5-6 Wall construction, door and window detail

Three: April 12-13 Roof construction and assembly

Four: April 19-20 Earth plaster and stucco

Cost $400 per person/ $500 per couple for entire workshop

$125 per single weekend/ $200 per couple

Foxhollow workshop upcoming in 2008

Scholarship Discounts of 50% available- see below.

Location:

2700 Hillside Terrace

Louisville, KY 40206

*Spring follow up-" Design and interior finishing" to be announced

For more information and to sign up:

http://www.enpoweredhome.com/Events.html

(502) 608-9145

This Workshop qualifies for CEU credit for the Program in Sustainability Studies of the Adena Center. 

Half price discounts available:

Students
participating in the Adena Sustainability Studies Program and partner community projects such as Sustainable Clift*n, Sustainable Business Networks, Sustainable Louisville and others are eligible for scholarship support for a 50% discount on the course cost.

If you would like to apply for CEU credit for this course, the Certificate in Sustainability, or scholarship support please contact 

More Information: www.adenacenter.blogspot.com

Greening Our Neighborhoods & Businesses: From Design to Community

What: Greening Our Neighborhoods & Businesses: From Design to Community. A Lunch and Learn event.

When: Thursday, February 28, Noon to 2 PM.

Who:

• Joan Pauly, National LEED- Neighborhood Design Committee: "Neighborhoods Taking the LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Neighborhood Design Standards"
• John Baker, Co-Chair, Clifton Community Council and members of the Sustainable Clifton working group: "Weaving Neighborhood Living and Learning: Sustainability Design and Ecovillage Education"

Where: Adena Center Louisville, KY Campus
Directions: I-71 Exit 2, Zorn Ave. @ River Rd behind BP to the Galen Buiding, Second Floor. (Map)

Cost: Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. $10 requested for a light lunch buffet.

Please RSVP: To 502 410-2786 or communitybiz@yahoo.com

• How can neighborhood residents and businesses go green?
  
• How can local business associations and neighborhoods coalitions get ahead of the curve to take advantage of the new standards and opportunities in sustainability?
• How do we plan for successful green futures?
  
• What can individuals do in our own backyard and with our neighbors and local retailers, to create green neighborhoods now?

LEED - ND is the primary green neighborhood planning standard of the US Green Building Council. The Gaia Education Ecovillage Design program is the principal learning curriculum of the UN Institute for Training and Research. In Louisville, the Clifton neighborhood has committed to exploring these approaches to moving towards sustainability, and other neighborhoods are discussing similar strategies. Join us in a discussion with LEED and neighborhood leaders in discussing opportunities for neighbors and businesses to "go green."

Links:

LEED-ND/ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Neighborhood Design
Sustainable Clifton
Joan Pauly
Gaia Education: Ecovillage Design Education
Sustainable Business Networks
Adena Center

Interested in learning more about local sustainability? Join the conversation! Go to http://groups.google.com/group/sustainabilityeducation
and sign up for regular news and discussion on how to "go green" in Louisville and beyond.

This Workshop qualifies for CEU credit for the Program in Sustainability Studies of the Adena Center. If you would like to apply for CEU credit for this course or for the Certificate in Sustainability, please contact adena.center@gmail.com
More Information: www.sustainabilityeducation.blogspot.com

About the Living and Learning for Sustainability series

This event is sponsored by the Sustainable Business Networks project, helping to build the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Join us for Earth Week with Judy Wicks and the Second Annual Green and Local Business Conference, April 20 and 21, 2008!

Sustainable Business Networks Membership and Donation Information

Growing

Green and Local

Community Businesses

Sustainable Business Networks
Contact:

+1 502 410 2786

communitybiz@yahoo.com

www.sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com

P.O. Box 4241

Louisville, KY, USA 40204

Member information:
You can join with an online donation

OR

Print out and mail in our Member Brochure

Going Green and Local

Sustainable Business

Working with neighborhoods and communities to “do good while doing well.”

We’re committed to socially and environmentally responsible business and development practices:

How can businesses support sustainable neighborhoods and ecosystems?

How can we support green & local businesses?

Learning to make smart choices:

For local food, solar building, renewable energy, green procurement, fair trade, fair wages, diversity, community wellness, media democracy and more.

We are working to build a liveable local economy.

Working together, businesses and consumers can add value through green and community-appropriate design, development and business practices.

“Thinking globally and acting locally” increases neighborhood livability, local prosperity and earth’s well being.

Kentucky Sustainable Business Networks offer businesses, neighborhoods, consumers and the broader community ways to “buy local and buy green”:

KSBN is an “exploratory committee” for forming sustainable network partnerships.

KSBN discount Founding Memberships benefits:

1. Louisville Green & Local Conference & Expo
2. Listings in the Green Business Network Directory & related web, print & television listing & advertising for local & global placement.
3. Access to BALLE and SBN green & socially responsible purchasing & online SBN marketplace partnerships
4. Learning Resources: BALLE and SBN lecture series, peer mentoring, consulting & assistance with sustainable business certifications
5. Connections to planning resources, agencies, green advertising, products, services, and business opportunities.
6. Opportunities to participate in Sustainable Business Incubators, marketing, networking, social entrepreneurship & partnering locally & worldwide.

Do you or your organization want to join the Sustainable Business Networks?

Organizational Membership: If you represent a business or non-profit, and wish to join the Sustainable Business Network. Please send your application and $100 membership online online or by mail with a Member Brochure
OR:

Individual Membership: If you want to join and donate to the Kentucky/Indiana Sustainable Business Networks please send a donation online or by mail with a Member Brochure at the level you can afford:
$10 $20 $50 $100 $500 $1000 $________

Contact Sustainable Business Networks at communitybiz@yahoo.com or 502 410 2786 to receive any of the following member services:

Kentucky Sustainable Business Network Newsletter & event updates.

To participate in the Sustainable Kentucky Business Network Lecture Series and the Sustainable Community Workshops, the biweekly seminars on how my business, organization and neighborhood can “go green.”

Your organization can host a seminar or invite a speaker on Sustainable Business. Please contact SBN to make arrangements.

Volunteer to help “green” business and neighborhoods! Please contact SBN to help at events in spreading the word!

Green Business Sponsors: Support efforts like the Green & Local Business Conference, Energy & Green Living Expos, Green Business Directory & Festivals, Green Magic! @ the Derby, & more. Please contact us regarding Sponsor opportunities.

You can join with an online donation

OR

Print out and mail in our Member Brochure

Thanks !

Earth Day Louisville: Go Green and Local with Judy Wicks

Earth Day Louisville: Go Green and Local with Judy Wicks

Local Living Economies: Judy Wicks on Going Green and Local

Local Living Economies: Judy Wicks on Going Green and Local

Open Living and Learning Network News:

• Beyond Recycling: Community Ecologies & Sustainable Business, Jan 24, 2008: Jim Shields of Recycle Louisville with representatives from Sustainable Business Networks and the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center

• Southern Sustainable Agriculture Conference: January 16-19, 2008: Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms conference returns to Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky.

• Solar Photovoltaic Workshops, Jan 16 – 18 2008, KY Solar Partnership, University of Louisville’s Shelby Campus.
  Greening Your Home Saturday, January 12, 12 PM to 4 PM Rainbow Blossom 3708 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40207