Showing posts with label earth day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label earth day. Show all posts

Earth Day At Home - Wednesday April 22

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Photo courtesy KCD

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 is Earth Day! The 50th Earth Day will be a unique and somber time for the Earth. 

The shut-down of daily human life has reduced the Earth's vibrations, air pollution has dropped enough to create skyline views not seen in decades, and the city of Los Angeles currently has some of the cleanest air in the world.

But these effects are temporary. 

To restore the Earth takes all of us. And this year is no different - that's why KCD will be celebrating #earthdayathome. 

We want to see the many ways our community is finding to support natural yards, native plants, pollinators, and local food. 

So whether you're putting out mason bees, growing veggie starts, or just getting the garden going, share your projects on social media and tag them with 
  • #earthdayathome and 
  • @kingconservationdistrict throughout the month of April.


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Puget Soundkeeper kicks off Earth Month with Virtual Cleanups

Saturday, April 4, 2020

In an effort to encourage both social distancing and environmental stewardship, Puget Soundkeeper has launched a Virtual Cleanup Campaign on social media. 

The call to action: for community members to pick up trash in their neighborhoods. 

The campaign asks individuals to incorporate a trash cleanup during their routine walks, runs, bike rides, and outings during Earth Month by bringing a pair of gloves and a bag, taking a selfie or picture of the trash, posting it to Instagram, and tagging @PugetSoundkeeper with the hashtag #PSKVirtualCleanup.

The campaign aims to foster community building during quarantine by featuring individuals who are taking action against trash, inspiring a virtual community of cleanup heroes. 

Campaign organizers remind participants to follow CDC guidelines and not participate in large groups, maintaining social distancing requirements of (six feet) and practicing sanitary measures like wearing gloves and washing hands for at least 20 seconds.

“Despite the physical distance between us all, we can still connect as a community and show our love for Puget Sound. We’re all in this together,” said Gillian Flippo, Puget Soundkeeper Volunteer Coordinator.

Link to Puget Soundkeeper’s Instagram here.

Puget Soundkeeper is an environmental, membership-based non-profit whose mission is to protect and preserve the waters of Puget Sound through legal action, advocacy, and stewardship. 

To date, Puget Soundkeeper has removed more than 150,000 pounds of marine debris through the help of nearly 25,000 volunteers.



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The early bird gets the worm castings

Monday, April 29, 2019

If you had pre-registered, you got a shorter line

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

There was a rain squall later in the day but those who arrived early to the Earth Day event at Central Market were treated to beautiful blue skies.

Master Gardeners were ready to offer advice


On a first-come first-serve basis, those who stood in line early had their choice of eco-goodies, including a bag of worm castings to enrich their soil.

Diggin' Shoreline helps start community gardens in Shoreline


The City of Shoreline and Central Market celebrated Earth Day Every Day on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9am to 2pm at Central Market 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline 98133.

Brown Bear Car Wash recycles the water and
filters out the soap. It was environmentally friendly
before people even understood the concept


Other partners were Diggin' Shoreline and Puget Sound Starts Here.

We Scoop had products to help dog owners keep
waste out of Puget Sound


Booths had experts ready to talk about low-cost and low-impact landscaping, rain gardens, solar power and green home remodeling, veggie gardening, recycling, composting, wildlife habitat and more.

The Earth Day Every Day is an annual event.



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Celebrate Earth Day at Central Market Saturday

Saturday, April 27, 2019

The line for giveaways
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg


The City of Shoreline and Central Market celebrate Earth Day on Saturday from 9am to 2pm at Central Market 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline 98133.

Come try out new eco-living tools and learn how you can help create an environmentally sustainable community.

There will be activities for all ages and giveaways designed to help you go green.

If you are interested in greening your home, yard, or lifestyle, this event is for you!

Talk with experts about low-cost and low-impact landscaping, rain gardens, solar power and green home remodeling, veggie gardening, recycling, composting, wildlife habitat and more! Check out products made from recycled materials, receive starter veggie plants, and enjoy the view from the driver's seat of a Recology truck!




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Upgraded database ready for Earth Day recycling

Tuesday, April 23, 2019


Upgraded database ready for Earth Day recycling

Every spring as Washington residents begin their annual cleaning rites, the same question is asked: where can I recycle this? And every spring since 1976, Ecology has worked through its 1-800-RECYCLE line to answer it, search for drop-off services or for collectors who will pick up hard-to-recycle items.

The phone number still works, but today customers have the convenience of searching our newly remodeled, online 1-800-RECYCLE database. It includes 1,578 Washington recycling services and more than 70 different types of recyclable materials, including large appliances like dishwashers, water heaters, stoves, washing machines, and dryers.

Type in your location and material type, and our upgraded database will find nearby services that accept them. 1-800-RECYCLE will give you their address, phone number, business hours, website, and Google Maps location, along with a full list of acceptable materials.

You can find collectors who accept old electronics like computers, monitors, or tablets for free through our electronics-recycling program E-Cycle Washington. Likewise, if you have mercury lights, you can find free recycling locations through our LightRecycle Washington program.

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Arbor Day celebration in Lake Forest Park Apr 27

Friday, April 12, 2019

Trees in Animal Acres Park
Photo by Mary Jo Heller

Join the City of Lake Forest Park in celebrating Arbor Day April 27, 2019 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm with the Tree Board and Parks and the Recreation Advisory Board at Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

The day’s activities include a ceremonial tree planting, family activities, giveaways (while supplies last) like cedar grove compost and native plants!


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Earth Day Every Day at Central Market Apr 27

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Earth Day
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Celebrate Earth Day and be inspired to make a difference throughout the year. 

On Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9:00am – 2:00pm, Central Market and the City of Shoreline invite you to celebrate our Northwest environment. 

Come try out new eco-living tools and learn how you can help create an environmentally sustainable community.

There will be activities for all ages and giveaways designed to help you go green. 

If you are interested in greening your home, yard, or lifestyle, this event is for you! 

Talk with experts about low-cost and low-impact landscaping, rain gardens, solar power and green home remodeling, veggie gardening, recycling, composting, wildlife habitat and more! Check out products made from recycled materials, receive starter veggie plants, and enjoy the view from the driver's seat of a Recology truck!

This year, attendees will get to take home one of three giveaway packages:

Shoreline residents can pre-register to access the express line for the giveaways at the event. Register online.

This year's sustainability experts include, Brown Bear Car Wash, Diggin' Shoreline, Imperfect Produce, Irons Brothers Construction, King County Noxious Weed Program, Master Gardeners, North City Water District, Northwest Electric and Solar, Recology CleanScapes, Restoration Analytics and Design, Sage Conservation Seattle Audubon Society, Shoreline Farmers Market, Shoreline Solar Project, and Thornton Creek Alliance.



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Poem in honor of Earth Day - Dirt

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Market basket photo by Valerie Craig
        
ODE TO DIRT
                                   (Inspired by WDR)  

Dirt! Dirt! Marvelous Dirt!

What would we do if dirt were dearth?
On this lovely green home – our glorious earth?

Would there be trees or swarms of bees?

Or birds that sing in the morning breeze?
And where would snowflakes land in a freeze?

And would we have fruits ever so sweet 

Apples, peaches, and cherries to eat? 
From which we make pies that are a real treat?

And what about vegetables of all shapes and sizes

Including pumpkins of such astounding sizes
That at county fairs they win blue ribbon prizes?

Could we even breathe if dirt were dearth?

Or ever laugh with joy and mirth
As we enjoy foods that expand our girth?

What about wiggly worms - so like small sperms

Crawling through the ground, out of sight and sound -
Enriching the soil by the inch and pound?

This dirt of all kinds, from light sand to dark loam

Provides all seeds with a snug and safe home
In spring’s sunlight these bloom, banishing gloom.

When we think about dirt – all the goodness it brings

That allows us to stand as tall as kings
Holding us down so we don’t need wings.

So consider a planet without dirt under our feet.

Hard to imagine anything so sweet
With so many benefits – an amazing feat.

So here’s to dirt that keeps us alive!

Without which we could never survive, 
That allows us all to happily thrive.

Let’s have it for dirt! Let’s raise a toast -

And even to boast -
Because dirt’s truly the most.


Gini Paulsen
Shoreline, WA




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Earth Day Every Day fair at Shoreline Place on Saturday



Photos by Steven H. Robinson

The Earth Day Every Day fair at "Shoreline Place" by Central Market Saturday was blessed with sunny skies and many exhibitors with information and giveaways. The event is sponsored by the City of Shoreline.

There was a choice of three giveaway packages
at the City of Shoreline booth

The City of Shoreline had a choice of three giveaway packages designed to reduce waste and prevent water pollution:
  • Sustainable Living Package: Liberty Bottleworks 24-oz recycled aluminum water bottle and a Simply Straws reusable glass straw kit,
  • Natural Yard Care Package: Walt’s Organic worm castings fertilizer in a 10-lb bag and a 2-oz jar of MicraCulture’s Plant Probiotics fertilizer,
  • Puget Hound Pet Care Package: LED Pet Collar light, an LED flashlight, and a bag dispenser tool with Bio-Buddy recycled-content pet waste bag refills.

Each one came in a reusable flexible plastic carrying bag with the logo "I used to be a water bottle." The pretty design on the sides was multi-colored water bottles.

City staff get a breather after the line goes down

The line was very long early in the morning, because supplies have run out in previous years. No one seemed to mind the wait. It started at 9am and the supplies lasted until 1pm.

You may not know the names of the culprits
but you may recognize them

King County had a booth full of photos of "noxious weeds" - plants they would like you root up and throw in the garbage.

Brian Peterka with vegetable starts

Diggin' Shoreline had vegetable starts for chard, kale, pak choi, lettuce, and beets.

Master Gardener volunteers ready to answer questions

The WSU Master Gardeners had gardening experts armed with reference material.


The Recology Store, located in Shoreline, brought items for sale. The store is located at 15235 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Maryn Wynne adjusts the solar cooker

NW SolarFest's Maryn Wynne was there, with a solar cooker - and tea kettle at the ready. The water got to 165 degrees, even after the clouds came in.



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Photo: Weeding the Densmore Pathway

Monday, May 1, 2017

ELNA volunteers really get into their work
Photo by Marla Tullio

Twenty-eight Echo Lake Neighbors came to work on the Densmore Pathway on Earth Day, April 29, 2017. They pulled weeds, pruned, mulched, and according to organizer Marla Tullio, really got a lot of work done.

The Pathway is a trail that runs between Densmore and Ashworth at N 188th. Before the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association took it over, it was filled with blackberry vines, ivy, weeds, and garbage.

Now it's a pleasant small park where people walk.

It does take a lot of people to maintain it - if you are interested in helping, contact ELNA.



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Lines for worm castings at Central Market Earth Day event

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Photo copyright Marc Weinberg


Central Market and the City of Shoreline held their annual Earth Day Every Day event at Aurora Square on Saturday, April 29, 2017.

The goal was to Celebrate Earth Day and be inspired to make a difference throughout the year.

Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

This year Shoreline gave away 15 pound bags of organic worm castings to augment garden soil and lawns. Even though there was a line, there was enough for everyone.

Eddy drives the truck
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Recology, Shoreline's garbage, recycling, and yard waste service provider, had one of their big trucks for kids to visit.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Diggin' Shoreline was there with gardening information and advice, and vegetable starts.


Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Information booths, like this King County display on noxious plants, had pamphlets on how to protect our climate and reduce pollution. Here's their online information.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

There were still bags of worm casting left in the afternoon, but the event still had another hour to run.

The event is held every year on a Saturday near Earth Day, end of April.



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Christine Southwick honored by City of Shoreline on Earth Day

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Deputy Mayor Shari Winstead reads the Earth Day
Proclamation honoring Christine Southwick


Christine Southwick, columnist for the Shoreline Area News, was honored by the City of Shoreline as part of their Earth Day proclamation.

Christine was singled out to receive the proclamation, because, as it says,

Shoreline resident Christine Southwick, as a Habitat Steward and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Board member who actively participates with the City to create a sustainable environment that preserves our urban forests, exemplifies what Earth Day is all about...

She writes the For the Birds and Ask the Bird Lady columns for the Shoreline Area News.


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Earth Week events all week at Shoreline Community College

Friday, April 15, 2016


There are activities every day next week at Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave N for Earth Week.

Details for each events can be found here.
(Campus maps) There is a small fee for weekday parking on campus.



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Earth Week events at SCC - Dying Oceans - Biofuels and Climate Change

Thursday, April 14, 2016


EARTH WEEK at Shoreline Community College

            Dying Oceans, Tuesday, April 19, 11:30am-12:20pm, Room 9202

            Biofuels and Climate Change, April 21, 7:00-8:30pm, Room 9208

The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College  will present two great events as part of the college's celebration of Earth Week, which will be FREE to the public.

The first is on Tuesday, April 19, from 11:30am to 12:30pm,  a discussion on Ocean Acidification, featuring a panel with Meg Chadsey, Ocean Acidification specialist, Paul Williams, a Shellfish management policy advisor with Suquamish Tribe, and Dina Kovarik, Biology Faculty and Chair of the Biotechnology Lab Specialist Program of Shoreline Community College to help moderate the discussion.

Ocean Acidification is the decrease of the pH in the ocean caused by increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which dissolves into oceans, rivers and lakes. Some of this carbon dioxide reacts with the water to form carbonic acid, thereby increasing ocean acidity. 
Increasing acidity is thought to have a range of possibly harmful consequences, such as depressing metabolic rates and immune responses in some organisms, and causing coral bleaching, and contributing to global warming.

The second program is Thursday, April 21st, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm., Biofuel and Climate Change.

We will be joined by our panelists Evan Henrich, Bioinformatics Intern with Matrix Genetics, Brian Young with Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, and Chip Dodd, Geography and International Studies of Shoreline Community College to help moderate the discussion.

Can biofuels, fuels derived from recently alive plant materials (or manure), serve as the fuel of choice to power our nation's huge fleet of automobiles and trucks and power plants without adding to our climate change woes? In principle the answer should be yes. 
Because the carbon in plants is produced from taking carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere via photosynthesis, burning those plant-derived fuels simply puts the same amount of CO2 back in the atmosphere -- sort of like no harm, no foul. . . . But being a winner in principle and being a winner in practice are two different things.
--Bill Chameides, Huffington Post, November 18, 2013

Join us for a discussion of the science and economics of biofuels and what it might mean for addressing the challenge of climate change.

There is a small fee for parking on campus during the day. Parking is FREE during the evening.

More Earth Week events here.



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"Lifting our voices" Sno-King Earth Day gathering Apr 22

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz

A community-wide event is planned April 22 to observe Earth Day in Edmonds.

“Lifting Our Voices for the Earth” will feature well-known professional singers and songwriters Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz. Their program will entertain and energize citizens who want to work to encourage solutions to reduce the impact of climate change.

Sno-King residents are invited to gather to experience inspiring music, to join in song, and to learn about opportunities to be involved.

Co-sponsoring the event are Interfaith Climate Action, Snohomish Sierra Club, Sustainable Edmonds, and Edmonds Citizens Against Coal and Oil Trains.

Gather with others dedicated to protect the climate.

The Earth Day gathering is on: 
Friday, April 22, 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Located at Edmonds United Methodist Church
828 Caspers, Edmonds, 98020

For information about having a table with information about your environmental organization contact Gail Smith.




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Head start on Earth Day

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Photo by Sally Renn

Call of Compassion North West member, Rory Pease, John Hale, Executive Director, and Jeff Johnson, Mayor of Lake Forest Park, getting a head start on Earth Day event at Lake Forest Park City Hall.

The City of Lake Forest Park, Call of Compassion North West, and Compassion Games are inviting everyone to participate in the celebration of "Earth Week".  National Earth Day is April 22nd and our "Call of Action" week is April 18th through April 26th.

The Call of Compassion North West invitation is presented below with a poem:

     Call of Compassion North West,
     Is asking all of us to do our best.

     Trash around us, we seek,
     To celebrate National Earth Week.

     Picking up some trash each day,
     Will help us get on our way.

     This is not a mere lark,
     Go quickly, to your favorite park.

     With an Attitude of Gratitude for all,
     You will certainly answer our Earth's Call.

     by Sally Renn



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Earth Week at Shoreline Community College with films and historical presentation

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Edie Loyer-Nelson and faculty member Michelle Kleisath
Photo courtesy SCC

Shoreline Community College has a full slate of events for Earth Week. It started with a kick-off event featuring Edie Loyer-Nelson, a former trustee of SCC and current Duwamish tribal member, as the keynote speaker.

The theme for Earth Week is “Fostering an Ethic of Place” and events this week seek to explore our relationship with the place that Shoreline calls home, by opening our eyes to the history of our campus, examining our roles in this community, and envisioning what we can do in the future to create a more equitable, economical, and environmentally just community, with the end goal of reaching sustainability.

The college is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, 98133. Campus maps here. Parking information.

Wednesday, April 22

Deep Roots Community Garden Seedling Giveaway 10am
Location: North of the 2700 Building

Come to the Garden to get a free seedling, learn about the Deep Roots Garden Group, learn how to make seed starting pots from newspaper, and get information about open pollination and seed saving.

Also during this event, from 11:15am - 12:45pm, Patty Pan Cooperative will be on site with cooperatively made Free organic Grilled Veggies (with some from our own Deep Roots Garden). They'll be given away to raise awareness about the importance of locally sourced organic foods.

Soylent Green Film Showing 1:30pm
Location: PUB Quiet Dining Room

Soylent Green (1973) presents a dystopic future New York City, ravaged by overpopulation, the runaway greenhouse effect and a global food shortage. To compensate people are eating a mass produced high energy wafer called Soylent Green. The film touches on themes of environmental and ecological responsibility, power structures, and social justice in times of climate change, economic shortage, the ethics of human resources and food production. A discussion will follow the film.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Rio 2 Film Showing 12:30am
Location:  PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)

Rio 2 (2014) is an animated film about a family of Macaws that discover their way of life is challenged by a changing world, and how illegal logging is impacting the Amazon basin. The film will be followed by a discussion led by ALAS about the impacts of deforestation and what can be done about it.

Native Plant Sale  10am
Location:  PUB Courtyard

Come support two local nurseries Go Natives Nursery and Kruckeberg Botanic Gardens that specialize in native plant habitat and the benefits that our yards and local greenbelts receive when we plant natives and remove invasive plants.

Shoreline Community College: The Land We Walk On 11:30am
Location:  PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)

Join us as Vicki Stiles, executive director of the Shoreline Historical Museum, presents the history of the land on which Shoreline Community College now stands. Using maps and photos Ms. Stiles will bring to light some interesting information about the College areas environment.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Poisoned Waters Film Showing 12:30pm
Location: PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)

Poisoned Waters (2009) is a "Frontline" documentary that examines the conditions that lead to water contamination and the danger contamination poses to human health. The program exposes the worsening conditions of Puget Sound and Chesapeake Bay, focusing on the threat of continued runoff from development, agriculture and industry. Q and A to follow led by Prof. Chip Dodd.



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Earth Day meal at the Senior Center April 22

Monday, April 20, 2015

Earth Day will be celebrated at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center Wednesday, April 22, 

John McConnell was the founder and creator of Earth Day on March 21, 1970. He was born in Iowa and was a peace activist. Now Earth Day is an annual day on which events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of Earth’s Natural environment.

Recology is generously providing reusable tote bags for all participants. Meal includes: Chicken with Spanish rice, Mexican chopped salad with honey dressing, roll and banana. Meal starts at 11:45am. 

Arrive early to assure you will have a seat. A $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older is recommended, and participants under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.00.

The Center is located at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155 - the southernmost building on the site. Park in the south lot. 206-365-1536.



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Shoreline Earth Day Event held at Shoreline Center Market Saturday

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Steven H. Robinson captured an encyclopedia of information booths at the Shoreline Earth Day Event at Central Market. The booths spilled out into the parking lot, with canopies protecting volunteers and paper handouts and displays from the rain.


People heading toward the booths


Sponsor City of Shoreline had a display on surface water

Audubon Society volunteers talk to Shoreline fire fighters
Londa Jacques (r) of Diggin Shoreline talks to a
visitor about community gardens

CleanScapes talks about recycling and reducing waste

Kruckeberg Botanical Gardens and
the MsK Nursery had flower starts

These boys are using the
Human Power Generator

Early arrivals received free LED light bulbs. The event was sponsored by the City of Shoreline, King County Solid Waste Division, and the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County, among others.

All photos by Steven H. Robinson.


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Take action this Earth Day with King County’s EcoConsumer Climate Challenge

Friday, April 19, 2013

Global climate change is, in a word – daunting. What can one person do to make a difference? Earth Day is April 22 (with most local events this Saturday), and the EcoConsumer Earth Day Climate Challenge offers a fresh look at daily actions we can all take to reduce the effects of climate change. The Challenge includes tips and resources that can help us save money, cut waste and clutter, and better connect in our community.

“There are more resources than ever to help us make shifts in our lives that benefit the climate, whether it’s a service that allows you to share and swap things with your neighbors, or classes on how to build a solar oven,” said King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson.

The EcoConsumer Climate Challenge website includes tips and resources, as well as profiles of King County residents who have taken their own steps to reduce their carbon footprint. The Challenge includes four steps.


Step 1: Re-Create Waste: Prevent food waste, embrace reuse and recycling, and practice natural lawn care. Read how Bellevue resident Christina Dudley cut back on the amount of stuff she sends to the landfill.


Step 2: Share and Share Alike: Reduce consumption by sharing or trading goods and services in your community. Use car-sharing services and support bike sharing in our region. Read about Renton blogger Lillian Hurn’s experience with clothes-swapping websites.


Step 3: Harvest the Sun: Try solar power, whether it’s charging your gadgets with a solar charger, drying your laundry outside, or signing up for a community solar project. Read how Linda Stein became enamored with solar cooking, and learn how to make your own solar oven from reused materials.



Step 4: Connect in Your Community: Volunteer with or support organizations that are working to improve the environment and reduce climate change. Read about Mike Friedhoff, who coordinates EarthCorps habitat restoration events in King County.


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