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- Nov 9th from web
10.5.09
The time has come to disseminate environmental knowledge throughout the community by way of the GREENLIST. We need your help to make the printed versions available!
COME FOLD WITH US:
THURSDAY, OCT 8th @ 5pm-8pm
CIT (169 Weybosset)
Snacks, entertainment, and T-shirts are waiting for you!
9.16.09
WNWN is downcity's new thrift store, art gallery, and textile workshop. 2nd Life is working with WNWN to supply artists with the materials they need to make the awesome upcycled clothing and artwork appearing in the store. You can visit the website for more info, or stop by any time Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm.
8.3.09
DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR EXTRA ART SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS! Bring them to a collection point near you:
-Homer 3 Lounge
-15 West Student Lounges floors 3 & 4
Collection points are marked orange bins. They will be open beginning on Thursday, through Saturday. Donated items will be redistributed among students and community organizations like Project Open Door.
this section is coming soon
- Marc
some of the cool stuff you can find at the store:
paper and cardboard products
metal and wood scraps
electronic parts and gadgets
paints
art supplies
foam and fabric
reasonably sized furniture
costumes
(save your regular clothing for salvation army, please)
We are currently looking for more volunteers to open the trailer, sort, and post flyers. Send us an email if you're interested.
Bring your unwanted materials or a small monetary donation to exchange for stuff in the trailer. We have an assortment of art supplies, along with some household items. We don't accept clothes, but we do have scrap fabric.
FALL 2009:
11am-1pm mon-fri
1pm-3pm sat-sun
(weather permitting)
We're located at 31 Canal Street along the riverwalk between the Illustration Building and Design Center.
2nd Life is sponsored by RISD's Office of Student Life. Get all the latest about campus happenings here.
the Rhode Island Donation Exchange Program - we donate supplies from 2nd Life to them, especially at end-of-year collections.
Recycling for Rhode Island Education - the recycling center. RISD offers a shuttle to this center every Saturday. Check the intranet calendar for details.
a guide to ecological resources for the RISD community.
a forum, made up of students, faculty, and staff, discussing sustainability at RISD.
a propsal for sustainable practice at RISD, prepared by members of Respond/Design.
Waste Not Want Not - a thrift store / art gallery / textile workshop in downtown Providence.