CLUBS:
RESPOND|DESIGN:
Respond|Design is an interdisciplinary group of RISD students, faculty and staff interested in how design can respond to the critical issues of our day. As vehicle for dialog and collaboration between disciplines, Respond/Design aims to focus and support the creative energies of students working toward positive change. Bi-monthly meetings are held on the first and third Thursday nights at 7pm in the RISD store lounge.
BROWN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK (BEAN):
A proactive local environmental movement, this club hosts potlucks and field trips. Open to both Brown and RISD students.
www.brown.edu/Students/BEC , BEAN@brown.edu
WATERSHED JOURNAL:
Produced through the Brown Creative Arts Council, this growing periodical features written and visual works by both Brown and RISD students.
www.watershedjournal.org , watershed@brown.edu
BIKE TOWN:
Started by (but not limited to) RISD students as a forum for making RISD (and eventually Providence) more bike friendly. We meet once a month to discuss issues and plan rides.
Among other things, we’re talking about more racks, commuting buddies, safety, maintenance workshops and a bike sharing program. BIKE TOWN is open to everyone so come join us!
PINK RIDES:
A free community bike program for students at the Rhode Island School of Design. It is a project under the umbrella of BIKE TOWN.
WEB:
ECOLECT:
Started by two RISD alumni; this website boasts the most comprehensive sustainable materials resource listing for free online.
THE GOOD GUIDE:
Find out how your favorite products rate in a variety of categories pertaining to health and sustainability.
MISSION ZERO:
This web site compiles all the "best of" sustainable ideas on the web into one dense read. Join the community and propose challenges to other users. Browse through 14 categories and find out what's new and green in that field.
350.ORG
Global Warming, it's real, and this site explains why it is bad, and what we can do about it... in a fun interactive way. Start by watching the animation...
SERIOUSLY-RISD?!
Student initiative to promote the "Proposal for Sustainable Practice at RISD" listed above. Read it online here also, and take action!
RI GREEN ECONOMY ROUND TABLE TWITTER
http://twitter.com/GreenEconRT
FREECYCLE:
Great local free stuff listing. Very pared down and straight forward to get the things you want, or offload extra things you have.
PROVIDENCE GREEN BLOG
The one- stop blog that gathers all varieties of info about green-happenings in the city and links you to them.
http://www.providencegreen.com/blog/
BUY LOCAL RI
On this site, you'll find businesses and people like you, who care about building a strong economy and vibrant community in Rhode Island. Soon to be searchable for local goods and services.
THE COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CARD
See how well other schools are scoring in 9 categories of sustainable practices. Brown is a leader on the list, see how you can get involved to get RISD to join!
http://www.greenreportcard.org/
CAMPUS CLIMATE CHANGE
The Challenge leverages the power of young people to organize on college campuses and high schools across Canada and the U.S. to win 100% Clean Energy policies at their schools. The Challenge is growing a generation-wide movement to stop global warming, by reducing the pollution from our high schools and colleges down to zero, and leading our society to a clean energy future.
http://www.climatechallenge.org/
THE MOTHER NATURE NETWORK (MNN)
http://www.mnn.com/local-reports/rhode-island
WHAT GROWNS ON IN RHODE ISLAND
Little Rhody's biggest "green" events and activities listing service. Find out what's going on near you today!
TREES 2020
Trees 2020 is an initiative to increase Providence’s tree cover to 30%
by the year 2020, which will boost air and water quality, moderate
temperatures, and improve public health. Led by Groundwork Providence
and the City of Providence, the effort will leverage the planting of
40,000 trees collectively by homeowners, land-owning institutions, and
city-sponsored tree planting programs. A healthy tree in your yard
contributes to the urban tree canopy, which benefits the environment
and all city residents. Together, we can make a difference.
http://www.trees2020.org/
LOCAL RESOURCES:
WHOLE FOODS MARKET: GIMME 5:
Recycle your number 5 plastics at the local Whole Foods on Main Street, or Waterman st on the East side.
http://www.preserveproducts.com/recycling/gimme5locations.html
RISD:STORE/ METCALF STORE: ReSTORE:
Recycle your plastic bags by dropping them off at either store in the blue ReStore bin at the entrances.
http://www.rirrc.org/microsite/index2.html
APERION FOUNDATION:
Offers an online directory of sustainable businesses and organizations in Rhode Island.
http://www.apeiron.org/new/index/index.php
FARM FRESH RHODE ISLAND
Info on farms, farmers markets and CSAs in Rhode Island. Did you know Rhode Island has the ONLY winter's farmers market in New England?
RHODE ISLAND RESOURCE RECOVERY PROGRAM:
Rhode Island has a great recycling program and offers educational tours of their plant in Johnston. RIRRC's Eco Depot visits college hill several times a year.
RECYCLING FOR RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION (RRIE):
Aka: "The Recycling Center"
Find lots of cheap materials left over from local manufacturers here: scrap metal, fabric, office supplies and more. Office of Student Life provides a shuttle every Saturday at 2pm leaving from the ISB lot.
http://www.rrie.org/index.htm , 401-781-1521
SAVE THE BAY
Save The Bay and its supporters are an active force in southern
New England, working to PROTECT, RESTORE and EXPLORE Narragansett Bay and its watershed.
SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
SCLT provides access to land, education and other resources so people in Greater Providence can grow food in environmentally sustainable ways and create community food systems where locally produced, affordable, and healthy food is available to all. They operate the City Farm in Providence's South Side as well as Urban Edge Farm, which has a farm business incubator and Community-Supported Agriculture programs. Each May they have a HUGE plant sale; this year it will be May 16th and 17th from 10am-2pm at City Farm.
http://www.southsidesclt.org , 401-273-9419
TOXIC INFORMATION PROJECT
Resource for sharing information on toxins in everyday life and providing healthier alternatives.
WASTE NOT WANT NOT
A start-up thrift store and so much more. Gallery space, artists consignment and community class center, this store is a true second-hand gold mine geared specifically towards textile mediums. Brainchild of a RISD alum
http://www.wnwnprovidence.org/