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Greenrock Set To Host 2017 Earth Hour Events

Greenrock Set To Host 2017 Earth Hour Events

On Saturday, March 25, Greenrock will host the International Earth Hour Campaign at Hamilton for a night of activities, including the 5k Glow Fun Walk & Run, starting from City Hall at 8.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Join Greenrock in supporting the International Earth Hour Campaign on March 25. Come into Hamilton for a night of activities featuring... Read more of this article

Budget Is ‘Unsustainable And Unimaginative’

Budget Is ‘Unsustainable And Unimaginative’

The budget is “unsustainable and unimaginative” and there are “lost opportunities for positive returns in renewable energy and encouraging a shift to electric or hybrid private vehicles,” Greenrock said. The environmental group said, “From a Greenrock perspective there’s very little to comment on regarding Budget 2017... Read more of this article

Earth Hour 2017 Set To Be Held On March 25th

Earth Hour 2017 Set To Be Held On March 25th

Greenrock is inviting Bermuda to celebrate Earth Hour this year on Saturday, March 25th, to highlight the global challenges of environmental sustainability. “You can participate by simply turning off all non-essential lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday, March 25th,” the environmental organisation said. “This action will partner... Read more of this article

Greenrock To Host ‘Living Green Expo’ In March

Greenrock To Host ‘Living Green Expo’ In March

As part of the Earth Hour Campaign in Bermuda, Greenrock will be hosting a Living Green Expo at City Hall on Saturday, March 25th from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. This event has been designed to connect local businesses in the green economy by providing them with a framework that encourages collaboration, sharing ideas, creating opportunities, and providing... Read more of this article

‘Greenrock Does Not Support Lifting The Ban’

‘Greenrock Does Not Support Lifting The Ban’

Greenrock is encouraging people to attend the meeting about glyphosate based herbicides, saying the purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Glyphosate Monitoring Study Draft Report, which has recommended lifting the ban on the use of glyphosate based herbicides, adding that “Greenrock does not support lifting the ban on these herbicides.” The... Read more of this article

Greenrock Reacts To The 2016 Throne Speech

Greenrock Reacts To The 2016 Throne Speech

Greenrock has reacted to yesterday’s [Nov 7] Throne Speech, saying that it is “disappointed at the lack of any mention” of “climate change,” but “excited about the mention of addressing the issue of plastics on the island.” The environmental group said, “Greenrock is disappointed at the lack of any mention... Read more of this article

Greenrock Hoping Speech Is ‘Greenest One’

Greenrock Hoping Speech Is ‘Greenest One’

“We are looking forward to the upcoming Throne Speech and remain hopeful that it will pleasantly surprise us as being the greenest one to date,” Greenrock said. A statement from the environmental group said, “Monday, November 7th sees the reconvening of Parliament and the announcement of the Government’s policy priorities for the... Read more of this article

Greenrock’s Reaction To Car Rental Proposal

Greenrock’s Reaction To Car Rental Proposal

Greenrock said they were “surprised to learn about the proposal to introduce car rentals,” and said they “would support legislation – such as this proposed amendment – being subject to a more pro-active public consultation approach.” The environmental organisations’s comments follow after the Motor Car Amendment... Read more of this article

Greenrock: “Move From Aspiration To Action”

Greenrock: “Move From Aspiration To Action”

Greenrock is commending the Department of Energy for holding the island’s second ever 2016 Energy Summit, saying that “it is time for Bermuda to move from aspiration to action.” Greenrock Executive Director Jonathan Starling said, “We were happy to participate in the planning of this event as we view conversations on Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Jonathan Starling Joins Cross Island Committee

Jonathan Starling Joins Cross Island Committee

The head of one of Bermuda’s leading environmental charities has agreed to join a committee tasked with helping to find a lasting use for nine acres of reclaimed land. Jonathan Starling, the Executive Director of Greenrock, will sit on the Cross Island Legacy Committee as a full member. In addition, a member of the ACBDA Legacy and Sustainability... Read more of this article

Photos: Greenrock Eco-School Award Ceremony

Photos: Greenrock Eco-School Award Ceremony

Greenrock recently held their annual Eco-School Award Ceremony, with the programme seeing fifteen schools participate, impacting approximately 5,000 students. Shadow Minister of Education Lovitta Foggo said, “The Greenrock initiative is an excellent programme which creates awareness and an appreciation in our young students regarding the environment,... Read more of this article

“System 100% Supplied By Renewable Energy”

“System 100% Supplied By Renewable Energy”

Greenrock believes that while Liquefied Natural Gas [LNG] may be preferable to heavy fuel oil, it is not the best solution for Bermuda, saying that they believe “the best way to safeguard our future is to transition to an electricity system which is 100% supplied by renewable energy.” Greenrock said, “In Parliament on Monday, March... Read more of this article

Greenrock Launch 2016 Earth Hour Campaign

Greenrock Launch 2016 Earth Hour Campaign

Greenrock is gearing up for this year’s Earth Hour, with the event set to include the 5K Glow Fun Walk & Run, live entertainment, vendors, fun activities, speeches and more. “Earth Hour began in 2007, in Sydney, Australia, and has since grown to engage more than 172 countries around the world. In Bermuda, Greenrock organised the first... Read more of this article

Greenrock: Budget Can Influence Sustainability

Greenrock: Budget Can Influence Sustainability

“While the Budget makes plenty of references to ‘financial sustainability’ there were opportunities for this Budget to influence sustainability in a wider sense, encompassing a holistic understanding of social, economic and environmental sustainability,” Greenrock Executive Director Jonathan Starling said. “Budgets, and the financial... Read more of this article

Podcast: Greenrock On ‘Changing Mindsets’

Podcast: Greenrock On ‘Changing Mindsets’

In our latest podcast, Bernews talks to Jonathan Starling, who was recently appointed as the executive director of Greenrock, and Eugene Dean, who has been appointed to the charity’s board. They talk about the need for leadership in the area of sustainability, but also how it is everyone’s responsibility to do their part. Mr Starling said: “I... Read more of this article

Future Of Electricity Supply & Use In Bermuda

Future Of Electricity Supply & Use In Bermuda

Greenrock and BEST said they support a transition to an electricity system that is moving towards 100% renewable energy. A joint statement from the two groups said, “The future of our electricity supply is an important topic for debate and has a significant impact on Bermuda’s ‘triple bottom line’ of Environmental, Social, and Economic Sustainability. “Earlier... Read more of this article