Tax-free with a side of BPA-free and PVC-free, Thank You!

August 1, 2013

I cannot believe that it’s August already and tax-free back-to-school shopping weekend is here.  Though I’m loathe to think about summer ending (because I know what a busy fall we at Better World Betty have in store for Charlottesville!), I will definitely be taking advantage.  Will you? Beginning tomorrow, Friday, August 2 and through Sunday, […]

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To flush, or not to flush?

July 12, 2013

At a recent Better World Betty event, we were asked about the best way to dispose of medications that are expired or no longer in use. While even the FDA has been known to advise flushing them, a 2012 Rivanna Watershed Snapshot by the Rivanna River Basin Commission found that, “…nearly 70 percent of the […]

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Radio Personality Brad Savage enjoys a home makeover compliments of LEAP and Better World Betty

July 12, 2013

Tuesday afternoon Laura Fiori of LEAP (the Local Energy Alliance Program) and Teri Kent of Better World Betty descended on Brad Savage’s home with a team of insulation and HVAC contractors from Creative Conservation and Mack Morris with ladders, screwdrivers, recycling bins, and camera in hand! It was sure to be a fun and informative […]

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US29 Western Bypass: Public Meeting TONIGHT!

May 23, 2013

Hello Better World Betties (and Bobs)!   As many of you know, the US29 Western Bypass project is moving forward. But, we know that many of you have concerns about what this project may mean for the health and safety of our community. If so, try to attend the upcoming citizens’ information/public comment meeting TONIGHT, Thurs., May […]

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Calling all local sustainability enthusiasts!

March 14, 2013

“HELP BETTY GROW” KICK-OFF Calling all friends of Betty! Spring is fast approaching, and it is time for Betty’s new programs to come into full bloom!  If you’re like me, you appreciate having a “Betty” in Charlottesville who connects you to the best tips, tools, and tricks for making positive changes at home, school, work […]

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St. Patrick’s Day is coming: Make green things GREENER!

March 8, 2013

Today’s radio show we are talking about TOP 5 GREEN THINGS you can make GREENER: 1- Trees:  how can we love our trees, let me count the ways.  First tree-based products.  Find alternatives that aren’t made of virgin forests:  I’m checking out page 128 in my handy, dandy “Better World Shopping Guide” by Ellis Jones […]

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Busy Week for Green Peeps in Charlottesville!

January 21, 2013

Special Meeting of the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Board to discuss Ivy and McIntire Center!  Keep it alive and recyclin’ January 22, 2pm Location:  need confirmation!  Last meeting was at Moore’s Creek but the website alludes to a possible change.  Call:  295-3306 The Water Resources Protection Program is a simple, fair solution to the problem […]

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McIntire not saved yet

January 18, 2013

Open Letter to City Council and Board of Supervisors and Area Citizens, I am writing today hopeful about the City and County’s commitment to area waste management through recycling efforts.  Supervisor Boyd stated at the December 22 RSWA Board Meeting that is was “never the intention of the County to scale back or close the […]

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Why Your Laptop “Sucks”

January 11, 2013

Hey there all you green kids! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that your 2013 is off to a great start! Are you looking for ways to be greener this year? Well, I’ve got some tips for you about your laptop. That’s right – your laptop. It turns out your laptop could be using […]

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Betty needs you!

January 10, 2013

  BUILDING A BETTER WORLD Are you interested in promoting a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable and economically vital Charlottesville? Better World Betty continues to seek dynamic people who are interested in changing lives for the better!  Serve as a volunteer, partner with us, or invest in our programs. We are supported by private donations, grant […]

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