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green living classes

Cost: FREE (unless otherwise indicated)  •  Limit 20 people per class
Seating is limited so registration (below) is required.

SEPTEMBER 2010

Green Incentives – Thursday, September 9, 7pm
Join us to learn how greening your home can save you money. Cindy of Eco-Coach will cover alternative green energy sources in your area, tax credits and rebates, and other financial incentives.

Urban Composting Made Easy - Saturday, September 11th, 11am
Composting is the decomposition of organic materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent nutrition for your houseplants, garden or street tree. It is the best way to recycle your yard and kitchen waste, and is a critical step in reducing the volume of garbage needlessly sent to landfills for disposal. Soil and healthy plants depend on compost. Join Cindy from Eco-Coach in learning how to make compost with no smell, no fuss, and no muss!

Seal The Deal: Weatherproofing Your Home - Saturday, September 18th, 11am
If your house or apartment is uncomfortably hot or cold, then this class is for you. You will learn cost effective ways to make your space more comfortable during cold weather. Caulking, window films, weatherstripping, and insulation will be covered.


Solar Panels For Your Home - Tuesday, September 21st, 7pm
Learn about the different solar panel options available.  We cover the process from beginning to end including discussions of your location, all associated costs, and the benefits of photovoltaic and solar thermal systems.  All currently available incentives are discussed as well.
 

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INSTRUCTOR BIOS

Anca Novacovici is the founder and president of Eco-Coach, Inc., an environmental sustainability consultancy that provides services and tools to help businesses and individuals decrease their environmental footprint. She has led "greening" workshops, conducted green business audits, and helped with implementing more environmentally-friendly processes for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to smaller businesses and individuals. Anca is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional and is on the Board of the Green Building Institute.

Reuven Walder is the founder and vice-president of In-Home Services and an energy auditor for ecobeco. He is a Certified Building Analyst through the Building Performance Institute and a member of the Maryland Home Performance with Energy Star Program. He has a broad base of knowledge around building science, energy efficiency and environmentally friendly products. A committed conservationist, Walder has devoted his career to developing an array of projects aimed to reduce resource consumption and promote sustainability. He is an experienced environmental educator utilizing his broad base of scientific and mechanical systems knowledge to educate and empower people around him to wisely use and protect our resources whether on a nature tour or in their home.

Sidra Forman is a D.C. chef, restaurant consultant, writer, speaker, florist, gardener and mom. Her private practice integrates aesthetics and nutrition, pleasure and health.

Kristina Libby strives to embrace the joys of feeling beautiful. At age 25, Libby left her job in Corporate America to pursue her dream of providing a product that would touch other women’s lives, even in a small way. Calling upon past experiences as both a florist and model, Libby designed the For the Love of… line with the idea that while beauty may come in all shapes and sizes, every woman should have a signature secret that makes them feel beautiful.

 

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