There are various groups that have helpful resources in regards to helping residents learn more about each of the three focus areas.
We’d love to hear from you. If you have ideas for your community or questions about how to get involved, please email rorttung@gmail.com.
Tanana Valley Farmer’s Market
Tanana Valley Farmer’s Market provides local produce and products, supporting the community’s local businesses.
Find out about all how you can participate:
Located at the corner of College Rd. & Caribou Way 2600 College Road
Alaska Center for Energy and Power
Run by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, this organization is focused on research into how to lower the cost of energy in Alaska.
Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation
FEDC focuses on engaging the local community and connecting experts with decision-makers. Project areas include Military, Energy, Agriculture, Technology-Led Development, Forestry, Mining, Rural Outreach/Regional Hub, and Cold Weather Testing.
Cold Climate Housing Research Center
CCHRC was founded to promote and advance the development of healthy, durable and sustainable shelter for Alaskans. Their website archives plenty of useful data, so go there to search by topic (i.e. Building Science, Energy, Indoor Air Quality etc.)
Fairbanks Central Recycling Facility
The Fairbanks North Star Borough’s Central Recycling Facility opened September 1, 2017. The facility is managed under the Public Works Department / Solid Waste Division. Through June 2019, the facility has processed over 1,400 tons of materials.
In Your Community
The Co-op Market
The Coop Market offers a wide selection of organic and locally grown produce.
Stone Soup Community Garden
Stone Soup Community Garden grows vegetables to feed the homeless at Stone Soup’s nearby pantry.
Community Gardens
Community Gardens in Fairbanks provide food for under-served communities and a great way to bring people together to help their neighbors.
Community gardens offer amateur farmers a chance to grow produce in collaboration with neighbors and friends.
Spots are open for new growers!
Solar Panels
Solar panels on a rooftop
Fairbanks Central Recycling Center
The Fairbanks Central Recycling Center can take care of all of your recycling needs.
The Fairbanks Central Recycling Center’s Sean Huntington explains how his center works to a group of visitors.
Methane Collectors
Methane collectors are poised to gather natural gas emissions from the Fairbanks landfill. The cold temperatures and low precipitation limits the amount of gas production.
Fairbanks Landfill
The Fairbanks landfill is reaching capacity, forcing the community to think about new places and way to deal with their wastes.
Sustainable Fairbanks 