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The purpose of the Sustainability Committee is to work toward improving the health and vibrancy of the Sugar House community by supporting growth and other activities that enhance our quality of life while having minimal impact on the environment we live in. The overall goals of the committee are to support and promote the sustainability goals as identified by Salt Lake City in zoning ordinances and master plans. Committee goals also include community and business outreach to promote sustainability in terms of recycling, energy reduction, transportation, alternative energy, air and water quality, and house accessibility. We wish to promote education and exchange of information to help residents make decisions about their habits and their connection to the environment and community. Please visit our recycling guide and household hazardous waste pages under the current events section on this website to get more information. Also, if you have questions about businesses that promote sustainable products and practices you can consult the ReDirect Guide by clicking on the logo. 
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Sustainability Committee Report March 2010 |
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Sustainability Committee Report March 2010 Announcement E-WASTE RECYCLINGApril 22nd - 7:30 am to 1:00 pm University of Utah - University Services Building parking lot (immediately west of the Huntsman Center). Free and open tot he campus community and all Salt Lake City and County residents. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF SCHEDULE June 24th, July 22nd, August 26th Sugar House Park Big Field Pavilion - To view a map of the Sugar House Park pavilions click here www.sugarhousepark.org/reservations/. A map can be found under the pavilions reservations section. |
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Sustainability Committee Report February 2010 |
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Sustainability Committee Report February 2010Announcement Sharing Backyards is an urban gardening intiative to connect those who have land for a garden and those who want to garden but lack that space. One of the biggest barriers to growing food in the city is access to land - despite the fact that many yards, lawns, and backyards have plenty of room to spare. Sharing Backyards links people with unused yard space with those looking for a place to grow food. If you have a garden and want to share it with someone, or if you are looking for a space to garden, Sharing Backyards is for you. To learn more, www.sharingbackyards.com and click on the Salt Lake Valley, UT link to network with community members who are willing to share their backyards or are looking for space to garden.
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Sustainability Committee Report November 2009 |
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Sustainability Committee Report November 2009Due to the Thanksgiving holiday there was no physical meeting. A discussion about current and future projects was discussed via email. Buy Local for the Holidays Update - Work has been done to assist in the Sugar House Summit's December 5th upcoming buy local for the holidays event. |
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Sustainability Committee Report September 2009 |
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Sustainability Committee Report September 30, 2009Present: Jason Bradley, Amy Barry, LeeAnn Diamond, Liz McCoy and Lindsey Oswald. Absent: Maureen Kent Sustainable Business Spotlight - The committee discussed our hope to spotlight area businesses that are doing environmentally responsible things as part of their business. A spotlight on businesses would be placed on the sustainability committee portion of the website. The committee is still working on developing a schedule for spotlights and will begin with one business (LeeAnn to contact) and refine the project for future spotlights. Sugar House Summit October meeting - The committee highlighted the upcoming Sugar House Summit on October 10th at Westminster. All members were encouraged to attend and specfically the committee is interested in learning about other people in the community that are interested in working on a farmers market. Sugar House Summit December meeting - The committee committed to help organize for the December 5th Sugar House Summit that will focus on buy local for the holidays. Promoting the buy local philosophy is a specific goal of the Sustainability Committee and it was agreed this project is appropriate to offer our support and assistance to help make it a success in conjuction with other sustainability goals. Transportation issues - LeeAnn Diamond has agreed to be the liaison to the Transportation Committee and participate as a way to provide input on transportation issues with regards to sustainability. |
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Sustainability Committee Report August 2009 |
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Sustainability Committee Report August 27, 2009Present: Jason Bradley, Amy Barry, Maureen Kent and Lindsey Oswald. Absent: LeeAnn Diamond and Liz McCoy. Hidden Hollow - Beginning work on developing an integrated weed management plan in collaboration with the POST committee in regards to Hidden Hollow. The goals of this project involve working with SLC and Utah Open Lands to devise a strategy to manage the growing noxious weed populations in Hidden Hollow followed by revegetation efforts and a possible consistent volunteer monitoring program for the next 2 years to restore this area. Recycling Guide - The recycling guide is available on the home page of the SHCC website. The guide is meant to provide information to area businesses and residents on recycling and hazardous waste disposal. The Sustainability Committee discussed setting specific goals and projects for ourselves. These goals for 2009 will include: - Continue to collaborate with the POST Committee to devise and implement an integrated weed management plan for Hidden Hollow.
- Develop a Buy Local campaign for Sugar House businesses.
- Expand the outreach for the recycling and sustainability goals for businesses.
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