Green Collar Technologies » Waimea http://greencollartech.com Education for Green Collar Workers in Hawai‘i Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:29:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Introduction to Sustainability Frameworks – Date Passed http://greencollartech.com/introduction-sustainability-frameworks-class.htm http://greencollartech.com/introduction-sustainability-frameworks-class.htm#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:05:18 +0000 grencoll http://greencollartech.com/?p=2179 Date: Thursday | 02/11/2010 |  06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Sustainability Frameworks

This class introduces students to the application of sustainability frameworks. We will provide a framework for sustainability and insights into ways to reduce costs in the business and home while saving the planet from harmful greenhouse gases.

Price: $25 Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Andrea Dean

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

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Date: Thursday | 03/18/2010 |  06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Weatherization

Introduces students to energy efficiency and home weatherization techniques. The class provides the information needed to understand and save money on your electric bill and weatherize your home to help energy efficiency.

Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Paul Zabel

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

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In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Solar Power Systems

This session introduces students to solar power systems and provides techniques needed to get started generating and storing your own alternative power.

Price: $25 Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Ross Armetta

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

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In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting

  • Time / Date: Wednesday, September 15th 6-8pm
  • Location: The Hawaii Nature Center
    2131 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822  - (808) 955-0100 – Directions
  • Instructor: Tyler Nethers
  • Registration: Online registration and payment of $10 per student.



This introductory course will provide you with a “real-world” introduction to Rainwater Harvesting. You’ll learn system design, legal considerations and why you need your own water supply. You’ll learn the basics of installing your own system and how to use your own water supply to save money on your water bill. Although this is an introductory course, students from all backgrounds will get an understanding of how to size and install your own system.

This course will have an advanced follow-up course to help prepare students for a possible career in Rainwater Harvesting. Green Collar Technologies classes are all designed to help folks learn new skills to become self-sufficient and participate in our growing green economy.

Agenda
  • Rainwater Harvesting Safety Considerations
  • Legal Considerations for Local Water Supply
  • How to Collect Rainwater (system sizing/design)
  • How to Use Rainwater (filtration, treatment, uses)
  • Question and Answer Session with the instructor

Who Should Attend

  • Homeowners, farmers, gardeners on or off the water grid needs.
  • Anyone considering a career change or skills enhancement for green jobs.
  • Anyone concerned about Hawaii’s water supply.

 

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In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Sustainable Gardening

This class introduces students to sustainable gardening techniques and provides basic information to start sustainable gardening. We will provide students with the basic information needed to get started growing their own supply of food.

Price: $25 Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Claudia Ziroli

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

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In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Green Home Building

Introduction to specific green sustainability home building techniques as specified in the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines and certification.

Price: $25 Register and pay online for this class.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:

Susan Moss

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

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Date: Thursday | 02/04/2010 |  06:00 pm – 08:00 pm

In-Class Time: 2 hours

Introduction to Island Green Sustainability

This two hour class introduces students to popular green sustainability topics for students interested in sustainable practices and green technologies. This course helps students better understand,  Sustainability Frameworks, Solar Power & other Alternative Energies, Rainwater Harvesting, Sustainable Gardening, Green Home Building.

Location / Directions: Waimea Community Education Building

Instructor and related courses:
Brent Norris

Students interested in learning more about a specific sustainability topic may want to view the list of classes being offered. Students may also wish to professional level certification course on any of these subjects that will follow this series of classes.

 

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