This September, we’re exploring the most impactful actions we can take to be more sustainable. Inspired by Project Drawdown and sponsored by the Bexley Community Foundation, Capital University, and Simply Living, we’re excited to learn alongside you and take action towards a more sustainable future!
Ambitious action is required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep the increase in average global temperature below 2—but preferably 1.5—degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Unfortunately, we’ve already raised the temperature by over 1 degree since 1880. The actions must be big, and they must be implemented on a large-scale, worldwide.
Not all actions are equal, and not all actions are applicable. This month, we’re exploring the most impactful actions that can be taken by Bexleyites, and hope you’ll join us!
Topic of the Week: PLANT-RICH DIETS
Potential to reduce/sequester 78.33 to 103.11 gigatons of CO2 equivalent from 2020-2050 | Click Here to Learn More
“Animal agriculture is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Favoring plant-based foods reduces demand, thereby reducing land clearing, fertilizer use, and greenhouse gas emissions.” — Project Drawdown
Learn more the sustainability of our food system at greenbexley.org/food.
Join us at 7:00 PM on 9-2-22 for a free screening of Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret at Mees Hall | Facebook Event
“The Sustainability Secret is a groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary following intrepid filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today – and investigates why the world's leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it.”
We’re hosting a Vegan Food Truck Fest on Friday, September 9th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM near the fountains at Capital University | Facebook Event
Enjoy deliciousness from Okalona, Chef Hiro, and Tabouli Cafe. Additionally, Cindy’s Wildflower Kitchen will be on site and Jessica Garrett Mills will host a vegan cookies and milk taste test!
Check back here before the event to see any updates and for more information on our voucher system!
Topic of the Week: DISTRIBUTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS
Potential to reduce/sequester 26.65 to 64.86 gigatons of CO2 equivalent from 2020-2050 | Click Here to Learn More
“Whether grid-connected or part of stand-alone systems, rooftop solar panels and other distributed solar photovoltaic systems offer hyper-local, clean electricity generation.” — Project Drawdown
Learn more about solar in Bexley at greenbexley.org/solar.
The second film in our free series will be screened on September 11 at 2:00 PM at Mees Hall | Facebook Event
“An unemployed American worker, a Tea Party activist, and a Chinese solar entrepreneur race to lead the clean energy future. Who wins and who loses in the battle for power in the 21st century?”
“Through the stories of workers and entrepreneurs in the U.S. and China, Catching the Sun captures the global race to lead the clean energy future.”
Are you curious about the efficiency, affordability, and practicality of solar energy? On September 14 at 7:00 PM, join the Bexley Public Library in-person or online for an informational session on solar energy and the Columbus Area Solar Co-Op with representatives from Solar United Neighbors. Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We'll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. You'll also learn about the Columbus Area Solar Co-Op launched by Solar United Neighbors. | Facebook Event
Register here.
Topic of the Week: REDUCED FOOD WASTE
Potential to reduce/sequester 88.5 to 102.2 gigatons of CO2 equivalent from 2020-2050 | Click Here to Learn More
“Roughly one-third of the world’s food is never eaten. By reducing loss and waste, we can reduce the need for land and resources used to produce food as well as the greenhouse gases released in the process.” — Project Drawdown
Learn more the sustainability of our food system at greenbexley.org/food.
Over 100 people joined us the last time we screened WASTED! The Story of Food Waste; don’t miss it again! We’ll see you at 2:00 PM on September 18 at Mees Hall | Facebook Event
“WASTED! THE STORY OF FOOD WASTE aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the the eyes of chef-heroes like Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, and Danny Bowien, audiences will see how the world’s most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system. WASTED! exposes the criminality of food waste and how it’s directly contributing to climate change and shows us how each of us canmake small changes –all of them delicious –to solve one of the greatest problems of the 21st Century.”
2022 marks the 14th year of the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Bexley, and but this will be the first year with Food Rescue US—Columbus in attendance! See food rescue in action and learn more about reducing food waste at the event, from 5:30 - 8:00 PM at Clifton Meadow. Tickets are available here.
Topic of the Week: COMMUNITY ACTION
Potential to reduce/sequester lots of gigatons of CO2 equivalent from 2020-2050 | Click Here to Learn More
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
Learn more about getting people involved at greenbexley.org/thetalk.
Big change only happens with big action. Get inspired on September 25 at 2:00 PM at Mees Hall | Facebook Event
“2040 is a hybrid feature documentary that looks to the future, but is vitally important NOW!
The 2040 journey began with award-winning director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film). Motivated by concerns about the planet his 4-year-old daughter would inherit, Damon embarked on a global journey to meet innovators and changemakers in the areas of economics, technology, civil society, agriculture, education and sustainability. Drawing on their expertise, he sought to identify the best solutions, available to us now, that would help improve the health of our planet and the societies that operate within it. From marine permaculture to decentralised renewable energy projects, he discovered that people all over the world are taking matters into their own hands.
This journey is the central premise for the documentary ‘2040’, a story of hope that looks at the very real possibility that humanity could reverse global warming and improve the lives of every living thing in the process. It is a positive vision of what ‘could be’, instead of the dystopian future we are so often presented.”
Where do we go from here? | Facebook Event
Let’s forge a path — together! Attend our Community Conversation at Clifton Meadow from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Check back for a list of the exciting ways we’re going to spruce this up!