It's time to name the campaign. Wait...what's this all about again? Read more here.
Got an idea for a name? Share it on the below form!
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
Southie Trash Talk: Residents brainstorm about litter campaign
Tired of windblown trash vortexes, dog poop and a general sense of ewwww?
Well then, we have just the thing for you!
Here's what happened: in the past 2 weeks (coincidental with the melting snow), Southie's social media circles have been abuzz with ordinary neighbors of all stripes who are fed up with litter.
Over at the SaveKStreet blog, it's been stated frankly:
"Has anyone else noticed that the streets of our neighborhood are overflowing with trash? Up and down every Southie street are piles of trash."
OK. OK. So these things happen. The question is what to do about it?
A bunch of Southie neighbors who shared their frustration via Twitter decided to be proactive -- they got together via Planet Southie's "tweet up" (affectionately dubbed #SouthieTrashTalk) and excitedly agreed to help start a resident-led clean up campaign. Here they are this morning, hash-tagging it out:
Well then, we have just the thing for you!
Here's what happened: in the past 2 weeks (coincidental with the melting snow), Southie's social media circles have been abuzz with ordinary neighbors of all stripes who are fed up with litter.
Over at the SaveKStreet blog, it's been stated frankly:
"Has anyone else noticed that the streets of our neighborhood are overflowing with trash? Up and down every Southie street are piles of trash."
OK. OK. So these things happen. The question is what to do about it?
A bunch of Southie neighbors who shared their frustration via Twitter decided to be proactive -- they got together via Planet Southie's "tweet up" (affectionately dubbed #SouthieTrashTalk) and excitedly agreed to help start a resident-led clean up campaign. Here they are this morning, hash-tagging it out:
#WillTwitterSaveSouthie? This AM's #SouthieTrashTalk w/ @kennycooks @Anna__Wh1te @SaveKStreet @planetsouthie @veemdog pic.twitter.com/NCD7dNvYPI
— Planet Southie (@planetsouthie) March 8, 2014
Some of the ideas that have been floating around:
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
...And the Green Globe Awards Go to...
Seventeen amazing individuals and organizations were nominated online by their neighbors for the First Annual Southie Green Globe Awards. After thoughtful deliberation, six nominees were selected by the Green Globe Awards Committee to be awarded with special thanks and recognized
for their work towards a greener and healthier Southie.
Awards Ceremony and Celebration will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Distillery. Optional mixing and mingling from 6:00 - 7:00 and 8:00 - 9:00 pm. RSVP and details. All are welcome to attend!
And the awards go to...drum roll please!....
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Taking Time to Say Thank You
Please join Planet Southie & Friends for the
First Annual Green Globe Awards and
3 Year Anniversary Celebration!
Thursday, September 26, 2013
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Awards Ceremony at 7:00 pm)
The Distillery Building, 516 East Second Street, South Boston, MA
Please RSVP here.
Nominate a neighbor below:
First Annual Green Globe Awards and
3 Year Anniversary Celebration!
Thursday, September 26, 2013
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Awards Ceremony at 7:00 pm)
The Distillery Building, 516 East Second Street, South Boston, MA
Please RSVP here.
Nominate a neighbor below:
Announcing the First Annual Planet Southie
Green Globe Awards!
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