Sustain Dane

We can't wait to see you all at tomorrow's Summit! We look forward to a day packed with networking opportunities, a dive into local sustainability victories, an inspiring presentation from keynote speaker Esha Chhabra, and much more. If you haven't yet secured a ticket, grab yours now while there's still time: sustaindane.org/summit. ??

LAST CHANCE! The Summit is Friday, Nov 8. Ticket sales are ending soon; be sure to order a ticket today to reserve your spot! Join us for a conference for sustainability leaders to learn, connect, share, reflect, and build new skills. The Summit will be held Friday, November 8 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center. We’ll hear from author and journalist Esha Chhabra for the keynote address, and will recognize the innovative sustainability work businesses, organizations, and local leaders are accomplishing throughout our community. https://lnkd.in/gv4rMsnj

Are you eager to integrate sustainability into your business decision-making by leveraging data on environmental impacts? Whether you’re involved in product development, marketing, operations, supply chain management, or are a sustainability advocate seeking to foster a culture of sustainability, this 1-hour session is for you. Listen to explore Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) — a robust, data-driven method for identifying environmental impact hotspots across products, services, systems, or even entire enterprises. Recording now available at ?? https://lnkd.in/gQuvuGM2

Join us at the Sustain Dane Summit on Friday, Nov 8, for an inspiring panel discussion featuring six visionary local leaders who have successfully implemented sustainability projects within their organizations. This group will share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in fostering environmentally responsible practices that contribute to a more sustainable future. Register at Sustaindane.org/summit Featured Speakers: ??Heidi Umhoefer - Development Scientist, Illumina ??Toby Grabs - Director of Operations, Holy Wisdom Monastery ??Tony Wantoch - Director of Facilities, Overture Center for the Arts ??Kait Rogstad - Vice President of Human Resources, Therma-Stor ??Netalee Lev Sheinman - Owner, Banzo ??Katelyn Geleynse - Production Scientist, Promega Corporation

Thank you to our Summit sponsor, the City of Madison! The City of Madison, WI is a progressive leader in environmental, political, and economical change within Dane County and the Midwest. The City of Madison is working towards an inclusive, innovative, and thriving community. Join us for the Sustain Dane Summit on Friday, November 8, for a conference for sustainability leaders to learn, connect, share, reflect, and build new skills. Register at sustaindane.org/summit

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Sustain Dane Live Forward Awards! The Live Forward Awards acknowledge inclusive leaders who locally focus on sustainability, community healing, and resiliency. This year's awardees include: ??Cody White- Madison Area Technical College ??Isak Drangstveit- Village of Waunakee Sustainability Committee ??Tiffany Malone- Alvarado Real Estate Group & Real Estate Group & Own It: Building Black Wealth Join us to celebrate these community leaders at the Sustain Dane Summit on Friday, November 8, at the Monona Terrace. Learn about all the awardees and nominees, and register for the Summit at Sustaindane.org/summit

Fall is well underway. What can you do with leaves in your yard? Mulching leaves right in place by mowing them helps: ??Keep leaves from going into the street and adding harmful phosphorus to local waters ??Create a rich “leaf tea” that can be beneficial to garden plants ??Provide overwintering habitat for insects Learn alternative options from the City of Madison, WI at ow.ly/4rvI50TRist

We're hard at work putting the finishing details for the Sustain Dane Summit on Friday, November 8. Sustain Dane staff recently did a walk-through at Monona Terrace to finalize the layout and make sure it's a fun and inspirational day! We hope to see you there! Join us by ordering your tickets today at Sustaindane.org/summit

We’re excited to announce the launch share tables at three local elementary schools. This initiative, part of a two-year study with Johns Hopkins University and the World Wildlife Fund, allows students to return unopened food items for others to enjoy, reducing food waste. The response has been fantastic, with students eager to share and make a difference. We can’t wait to track the program's impact and promote sustainability in our schools!

There’s just one week left for our food scrap drop-off program. Don't miss the last South Madison and Eastside Farmers' Markets on Wednesday, Oct. 29, and the final West Side Farmers' Market on Saturday, Nov. 2. Since the program start, we've diverted over 27,000 pounds of food scraps. Let's wrap up the market season strong—your participation makes a difference! Learn more about the program ?? bit.ly/FoodScrap