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Greenrock Comments On Upcoming Budget
Government could provide more incentives to allow people to install alternative sources of power, according to a group promoting sustainability. Greenrock is hoping to see signs in the Budget that Government is taking the issue of the Island’s reliance on fossil fuels, such as oil and gas, more seriously and is starting to implement recommendations... Read more of this article
Greenrock Hires New Executive Director
Bermuda charity Greenrock announced today that, after six months of careful planning, the organization has established a new governance structure to help increase its impact as a registered charity dedicated to sustainable living in Bermuda. Following a strategic planning exercise earlier this year, a Board of Directors has been appointed to oversee... Read more of this article
Greenrock President Dr. Landsberg Steps Down
Greenrock President Dr Judith Landsberg will be stepping down as she will move to Australia, however she plans to stay involved in the organization’s work. A post on Greenrock’s website said, “After nearly 5 years on the Greenrock Management Committee, half of those as President, the time has come to step down. “I am excited... Read more of this article
Greenrock’s Resolutions To Make A Difference
If you are looking for help in deciding your New Year’s resoultions, Greenrock has some suggestions for you, with their website featuring fifteen green resolutions “that really make a difference.” Avoid waste: reduce, re-use, recycle Give up single-use bags Stop buying bottled water Stop receiving unwanted catalogs Give up conventional... Read more of this article
Video: Greenrock’s “No Thanks” Music Video
[Updated with video] Greenrock and the Bermuda Marine Debris Taskforce have been campaigning to reduce single-use bags in Bermuda. An important part of that campaign is education to change people’s behavior. In order to communicate the key messages in a way that is fun but will stick in people’s minds, we have – with the help of many friends –... Read more of this article
Videos: Earth Day Student Video Contest Winners
Greenrock and the Bermuda National Trust announced the winners in this year’s Earth Day Student video competition, with students from BHS, Dellwood and Warwick Academy making the top three. This year there were 12 videos submitted, and 35 students were involved from public and private schools across the island. The competition gives students a... Read more of this article
Earth Day Student Video Film Festival
Greenrock and the Bermuda National Trust invited students to enter videos on the theme “What should we be doing differently to save the Earth?” This year 10 videos were made by middle and high school students from around the island, competing for prizes ranging from a Dolphinquest encounter to a tour of the seamy underside of Casemates Prison. Students... Read more of this article
Entries Open: Earth Hour Creativity Competition
Greenrock, in cooperation with Belco, have announced the 2013 Earth Hour Creativity Competition. The competition invites students ages 9 to 18 to submit an essay, poem, song, drawing, painting or diorama; or video of a dance or other performance. Entries will be judged on content, quality, originality and creativity, as well as relevance to this year’s... Read more of this article
October 12: Leave The Car At Home
In an effort to build our community, promote healthy activities, and address serious environmental issues, Greenrock is collaborating with various organisations and concerned citizens to encourage Bermudians to consider alternative ways to commute to work or school. On Friday, October 12th, they will put forth the challenge of leaving the car at home,... Read more of this article
New ‘Hydration Station’ At Hamilton Ferry Station
Earlier today [June 19] Greenrock unveiled a ‘hydration station’ located on Front Street at the Hamilton Ferry Terminal, which will provide the community with a free and convenient source of safe, filtered drinking water. This hydration station – otherwise known as a water/bottle re-fill station – is the first of six for an approved... Read more of this article
Sargasso Sea: BASS Aims To Raise Awareness
Ten local non-governmental and environmental groups are teaming up to raise awareness on the Island about the importance of protecting the Sargasso Sea. Through scientific research, education and community outreach, the Bermuda Alliance for Sargasso Sea (BASS) aims to support efforts by the Sargasso Sea Alliance led by the Bermuda government to establish... Read more of this article
First Healthy Harvest Community Garden Opening
Greenrock, as part of its Healthy Harvest initiative, will host the official opening of the Catlin Community Garden located at the Sunshine League property at 7 King Street in the City of Hamilton tomorrow. Judith Landsberg, President of Greenrock, and Graham Pewter, CEO and President of Catlin Bermuda, will open the garden at 12:30 on Thursday June... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: 2012 Earth Hour Essay Winners
Yesterday [Apr.12] Environmental organization Greenrock and BELCO announced the winners of the 2012 Earth Hour Essay Contest for Students, which was sponsored and coordinated by BELCO. The prize-giving ceremony took place at the Bermuda National Library, Youth Library. Writing essays on the theme “Five Ways that I Keep My Bermuda Green”, 261 students... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Greenrock’s Earth Day Event
Greenrock is seeking to raise awareness of the importance of living sustainably, with the focus this time on the Earth Day in Bermuda. “There are some people in our communities who are very visibly involved in sustainability and green issues, but we know there are others who want to contribute, but aren’t sure how or where to start,” explained... Read more of this article
Greenrock Expo To Mark Earth Hour
Bermuda environmental group Greenrock will mark Earth Hour on Saturday [Mar. 31] with a Hamilton exposition featuring green exhibitors, documentaries, healthy food options, power-generating bicycles and entertainment including local singers and fire spinners The Earth Hour Expo will be taking place from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. at City Hall. A free community... Read more of this article
Raising Awareness: Earth Hour 2012
Acting Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Michael Weeks and Greenrock President Judith Landsberg held a press conference this morning [Mar.8] regarding Earth Hour 2012. “It is my pleasure to be here today to inform the public of Bermuda’s planned involvement in Earth Hour 2012 on March 31st and to invite island-wide... Read more of this article
