Archive for July, 2008

Green revolutions on campuses

The New York Times wrote on Sunday:

In a Princeton Review survey this year of 10,300 college applicants, 63 percent said that a college’s commitment to the environment could affect their decision to go there.

Also, the Princeton Review released its annual guide to college rankings this week with an inaugural “green rating,” metric for things like “environmentally preferable food,” power from renewable sources and energy-efficient buildings. Read the whole article here.

Bike-to-Work, again and again and again

In all of their bicycling generosity, Elm City Cycling is hosting a montly bike-to-work event with free breakfast to boot.

Event:    Bike to Work Day! Free Breakfast!

When: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Starts on June 13th, 2008 and occurs every month on the second Friday of the month until November 27th, 2008.

Where: In front of New Haven City Hall, Church Street across from the Green

What: Pick up free helpful information and bike accessories. Chat with fellow cyclists about best commuting routes. Fuel up with a free breakfast.

More info: 287.9811