Green Team
Welcome to the brand new 98.1 KZE Green Team...the spot where we, and our sponsors, help you...and where you can help us, make the planet a better, healthier and more sustainable place! Stop by here often and check out our "Green Tips" below. In fact, don't just check them out, put them to use! In fact, don't just put them to use, send us your Green Tips, and we'll post them here too. That's how we use the KZE Green Team to help one another. Plus, listen to the KZE Green Team on the air...it runs 8x daily: M-F at 7:40, 9:20 and 10:20 am and 1:40, 2:40, 6:20, 7:40 and 10:20 pm, and Sat/Sun at 7:20, 9:20 and 11:20 am, and 1:20, 3:20, 8:20 and 11:20 pm.
Another way you can help to make the KZE Green Team a success is by patronizing our Green Team sponsors.
De Vries Building Supply --located on Berkshire School Rd in Sheffield, Mass,De Vries is our local distributor for UltraTouch Natural Fiber Insulation. Call them for more information at 413-229-8777.
Since 1978 Mother Earth's Storehouse has been providing our community with organic produce, natural foods, safe products for the home, and expert advice on vitamins, and healthy living. Mother Earth's is committed to responsible business practices regarding human and animal rights, as well as ecology, only doing business with like minded companies, to keep harsh chemicals off the earth. With 3 stores in Kingston, Saugerties and Poughkeepsie, you don't have to go far to 'walk the walk' at Mother Earth's Storehouse.
Ashokan Architecture prides itself in sophisticated design using sustainable materials. Ashokan clients can be assured of beauty, quality and attention to ecologically sound building practices. Ashokan Architecture's designers employ 'common sense' materials to create healthy buildings that you can live in, and live with. Green design options for new or renovated construction can be incorporated into home, office, or institutional environments. To learn more, call 845-338-8182 or visit AshokanArchitecture.com
Energy Appreciators is a Hudson Valley company that has already helped regional homeowners save thousands of dollars in utility bills. During your free Home Energy assessment, they'll test for air leaks, carbon monoxide & moisture problems, heating & ductwork issues, and faulty windows, and then they'll perform all the work to make your home greener and more energy efficient. Energy Appreciators works with NYSERDA to offer incredible financial incentives. Call 518.864.5006 and visit EnergyAppreciators.com
Your home is sure to appreciate!
(from us, from listeners, clients and musicians too!)
(Find more green info: news and magazine articles, non-profit and
public interest groups and government websites, plus find your
political representatives!)
To submit your own Green Tips, click here, change the "Category" to Green Tips,
and send us your suggestions. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
KZE GREEN TEAM NEWS
Submit your Green Resolutions for 2009 below (same as submitting a Green Tip) and you'll be entered to win a Rest and Rejuvenation Retreat for two at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, including:
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Two nights in their fully renovated DELUXE GREEN rooms
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An all-campus pass to enjoy their lake, gardens, wooden trails, Sanctuary, Ram Dass Library
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3 meals each day of your stay
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Also, enjoy special R&R classes as wellas yoga, tai chi, meditation, and movement
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Evening programs include concerts. ovies, dances, and lectures
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Click HERE to find out more about Sustainable Hudson Valley, a regional organization devoted to sustainable development that builds and shares wealth, restores environment and contributes positively to local communities.
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Thanks to all the KZE fans who helped make this year's CLEARWATER MUSIC & ENVIRONMENTAL FESTIVAL the most successful ever!
Remember that CLEARWATER operates year-round, with environmental education and advocacy programs and celebrations to protect the Hudson River, its tributaries, and related bodies of water.
Click HERE to find out more about Clearwater. See you at next year's festival!
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CONGRATULATIONS to PHOENICIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's 4th GRADE CLASS, led by Ms. Sharon McInerney, who won FIRST PRIZE in the New York State Environmental Competition.
To date, the efforts of Phoenicia Elementary's 240 students and staff have saved over 70 mature trees, 28 cubic yards of landfill space, and recycled six tons of paper.cardboard, and co-mingled items according to Waste Management.
Click HERE to see their winning entry, a rousing rendition of "GO PHOENICIA" sung to the tune of "Grease Lightning".
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Click HERE to find out more about a petition to BAN PESTICIDES IN ULSTER COUNTY
