Tag Archives: Becky Ross

Sewing with U of I Students 7 Nov 2019

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Katharine

Calling all sewing Grannies….and those who can cut fabric!  We’ve been invited to help the U of I student Environmental Coalition make reusable feminine pads. The week of November 3rd-7th the U of IA Environmental Coalition is planning a sustainability … Continue reading →

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NBC News: Meet the retirees trying to save the planet (19 Sep 2019)

Posted on September 19, 2019 by 100 Grannies

“Meet the retirees trying to save the planet” – NBC News’ Chris Jansing travels to Iowa to speak with elderly climate change activists on what they do to raise awareness for climate change. [Source: NBC, 19 Sep 2019]

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100Grannies In the National News !!!

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Katharine

100Grannies In the National News !!!   (video) “Meet the retirees trying to save the planet” – NBC News’ Chris Jansing travels to Iowa to speak with elderly climate change activists on what they do to raise awareness for climate change. … Continue reading →

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Nov 2015 Bakken / Boone

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Katharine

Paul’s photos from Nov 2015 Bakken / Boone Monsanto, friend of the fair:  

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Becky Ross 6/8/15 letter to editor, Press-Citizen

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Katharine

Decrease plastic use to help environment Iowa is a long way from an ocean, but many of us like to vacation near the ocean. We want our water and beaches to be clean and the ecosystems to be healthy for … Continue reading →

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Becky Ross op ed 11/22/14

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Katharine

Let’s be a leader on reusable bags Three years ago I seldom thought about single-use plastic bags. I used to only think about them when I had a pile of them so big I knew it was time to recycle. … Continue reading →

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Grannies S/Nit in at Johnson County Fair 21 July 21 2014

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Katharine

S’nit In – a knitting sit-in Our S’nit in’s are on the 4th Friday of each month –1 to 3 pm.  Come join us! See latest meeting notes for the location. (In a s’nit & knitting for climite crisis) Grannies … Continue reading →

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Becky Ross Oct 19, 2013 letter to editor, PC

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Katharine

Have you noticed how more and more plastic has crept into our lives?  You can hardly buy anything that isn’t packaged in plastic.  Glass bottles and jars have been changed to plastic. Yes, it’s convenient, but it’s polluting our earth … Continue reading →

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