greener habits for raleigh

who are we?

group of artists and creative

individuals actively seeking to

inspire Raleigh and surrounding communities to consume less

through the ART of REUSE.

Why now? Why us?

After hearing Dr. Carlos Petrini, founder of Slow Food International, speak so

passionately about the benefits of farming and buying locally, we found ourselves inspired to consume less. We began talking energetically about ideas and

projects we would like to see within the community and we wanted to share these

ideas and collaborate with others.

1 ½ Weeks Later …

We are asking you to join us!

We understand there are already many established groups within the community with the same ideals in place. Our goal is

to form partnerships and assist them using ART as a means for communicating our shared goals, and reusing and inspiring

REUSE.

Population Estimates

“Wake County has experienced explosive growth over the last 24 years. From 1980 through 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Wake County grew by more than 326,500. In only 20 years (1980-2000), Wake County more than doubled its total population. This is more people than the combined total of 246,701 people Wake County added from 1900-1980. The Census Bureau estimates that by July 1, 2006, Wake County’s population had reached 786,522 residents.”

Adapted by Wake County Planning Department: June 22, 2006

Trends in Municipal Solid Waste Generation: 1960-2005

• In 1960, the per capita generation of waste was 2.7 pounds per person per day, and total waste generation was 88.1 million tons.

• In 1970, the per capita generation of waste was 3.3 pounds per person per day, and total waste generation was 121.1 million tons.

• In 1980, the per capita generation of waste was 3.7 pounds per person per day, and total waste generation was 151.6 million tons.

• In 1990, the per capita generation of waste was 4.5 pounds per person per day, and total waste generation was 205.2 million tons.

• In 2005, the per capita generation of waste was 4.5 pounds per person per day, and total waste generation was 245.7 million tons.

URL: http://www.epa.gov/garbage/facts-text.htm%23chart2

Let’s Get the Word Out Raleigh’s Talking Trash

Drought Resistant Landscaping Environmentally Friendly Cleaners

Hazardous Waste Public Nuisance Code Enforcement

Reuse Household Items Waste Prevention Waste Reduction

Water Conservation Water Pollution

What else can we do?Who do you know?

LET’S BRAINSTORM

Project 1. Altered BooksAltered book definitionFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into something else.

An altered book artist takes a book (old, new, recycled or multiple) and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, gold-leafs, creates pop-ups, rubber-stamps, drills, bolts, and/or be-ribbons it. The artist may add pockets and niches to hold tags, rocks, ephemera, or other three-dimensional objects. Some change the shape of the book, or use multiple books in the creation of the finished piece of art.

Antique or Victorian art is frequently used, probably because it is easier to avoid copyright issues. Altered books are shown and sold in art galleries and on the Internet.