Styrofoam Mom loves Sedgwick
| March 30, 2012 | News |
We are certainly very impressed to see leading lady Kyra Sedgwick the “Closer” talking closed loop recycling. In her interview MSNBC Tuesday March 27th “Morning Joe” , Sedgewick’s most powerful statements are the simplest ones. “Using once and disposing of is just waste.” Admitting to be a little obsessed (we know the type) the self… more
“The City Dark” A film by Ian Cheney
| February 24, 2012 | News |
The City Dark’s Northern Virginia Premiere Screening (followed by panel discussion and telescope viewing) Date/Time: Saturday, February 25th, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Founders Hall auditorium GMU Arlington campus, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington Presented by Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium THE CITY DARK is a feature documentary about light pollution and the disappearing… more
We are getting there
| February 24, 2012 | News |
Recycling in an Arlington eatery’s compost bin can really bring you down, until your realize what a big step it is to have that compost bin there in the first place. Composting is a sign of advanced higher thinking. If a company is ready to compost, that mean they already get the recycling thing and… more
Nottingham Planet Partner’s Video wins Earth Charter International’s Contest!
| February 5, 2012 | News |
Student members of Nottingham Elementary’s Planet Partners group worked with some dedicated parents to create a wonderful video, “It Starts With One.” The video highlights conservation, sustainability, and social justice and won Earth Charter International’s recent contest! Congrats to the Planet Partners! You can find more information about Earth Charter and the contest here. Watch… more
Enough with the Styrofoam, already!
Arlington County thinks it’s in the business of setting an example of wise environmental practices and sustainable growth. If so where is the attention to the products they buy and use for county events? This reporter was shocked to find styrofoam in use at a the Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment big Hallow Green Event… more
Schools Go Green in Northern Virginia
Jessica Haney, mother/reporter with children in Arlington Public Schools, is the first to break a story that will transform Arlington County as it relates to Environmental Leadership: Schools Go Green in Northern Virginia If you’re looking to go green in Northern Virginia schools, this is an exciting time. Last night, Arlington Public Schools held the… more
Waiting on Mayor’s approval — Plastic bags banned in Seattle!
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a broad ban on plastic bags Monday, outlawing them not just in grocery stores, but in department stores, clothing stores, convenience stores, home-improvement stores, food trucks and farmers markets. Bill now goes to mayor for hopeful approval. Read more… more
Helpful Styrofoam Facts
EPA: Each year American throw away 25,000,000,000 Styrofoam cups. Even 500 years from now, the foam coffee cup you used this morning will be sitting in a landfill. EPA Last updated on October 7, 2011 http://www.epa.gov/reg3wcmd/solidwasterecyclingfacts.htm Clean Air Council: The average American office worker uses about 500 disposable cups every year. http://www.cleanair.org/Waste/wasteFacts.html Ecoprenuerist Styrofoam –… more
StyrofoamMom Supports the Trolley
Discussions have begun among activists to support the Columbia Pike trolley, provided it allows county staff, police, fire and teachers to ride for free. More details soon… more
