Many citizens are concerned about protecting neighborhoods’ historic views of the James River from inappropriate development. An event on Wednesday unveils a petition on the subject.
Later that evening, the Sierra Club Falls of the James group holds its October membership monthly meeting at the Science Museum of Virginia. Recycling at VCU will be the main program. This may also be of particular interest to Oregon Hill residents.
7:00 pm
Program: Recycling and Sustainability. And a Pre-Elections Political Update!
Speakers: Jacek Ghosh, Director of Sustainability at VCU, and Steve Heinitz, Recycling and Reuse Coordinator at VCU.
Jacek Ghosh has been leading VCU’s campus effort to meet the requirements of the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) and is directing the development of VCU’s Sustainability Master Plan, due in May 2010.
Mr Ghosh has worked for community-based non-profit organizations for over thirty years. Previously, he was the Economic Development Director for the Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation (FRDC) from 1997 to 2006. Many of you may have already met Mr. Ghosh, working with the JRGBC, Richmond’s Better Housing Coalition, and the Richmond Cool Cities group.
Steve Heinitz has worked at VCU since the 1990s, managing its recycling and reuse program, a major effort handling confidential documents destruction, cardboard, electronics, light bulbs, mixed paper, scrap metal, wood and waste products. He has been a FoJG member since the mid-1990s, and is active with the group.
Come discover how our FoJG Recycling initiative is progressing, and how you can play your part!
