In the Local 20/20 column in the April 16th Earth Day section of the Port Townsend Leader, Laura Tucker described the challenges of, and changes to, recycling of glass in Jefferson County. And she shares some possible long term solutions, as well as ideas on how to reuse your glass, plus notes Local 20/20’s L2020.org/glass page that lists local … Read the rest
Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Tue, Apr 15th
The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all, and welcomes those interested in active involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome.
If you’d like a virtual orientation, or for meeting location/online link, please contact us by email.
Time: 3 – 5pm | Location: … Read the rest
Saving the Planet with Your Fork: Mary Purdy, MS, RDN – Tue, Apr 8th
Did you know that certain foods or dietary patterns have a bigger environmental footprint than others? What you choose to eat, buy, serve, and advocate for can make a difference. Discover which foods are gentler on our planet while also being super nutritious and … Read the rest
The Benji Project Spring Break Programs – Tue, Apr 1st & Thu Apr 3rd
The Benji Project is offering free spring break programming at Quilcene Community Center for 6th-12th graders. The programs take place on Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 3 from 12-5PM with lunch included. Mindfulness in Nature will take place on April 1. There will … Read the rest
TLAB Meeting – Mon, Mar 24th
The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient and healthy, and it must be based on: people walking, the most healthful mode; people bicycling, the most efficient mode; mass transit, … Read the rest
Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed, Mar 19th
The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all, and welcomes those interested in active involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome. If you’d like a virtual orientation, or for meeting location/online link, please contact us by email.
Time: 3 – 5pm | Location: … Read the rest
In the March 12 Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cyndy Bratz discusses the environmental impact of gas/diesel vehicles as compared to EVs, and references an NPR article that covers that topic.
Are Gas/Diesel Vehicles Worse for the Environment than EVs?
By Cynthia Bratz
Are gas vehicles worse for the environment than electric vehicles? That is a question … Read the rest
Film Screening: Sugarcane – Mon, Mar 10th *New*
Join Meaningful Movies Port Townsend for our online screening of the powerful, Academy Award-nominated film SUGARCANE. SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, SUGARCANE illuminates … Read the rest
Beyond Waste Action Group Meeting – Wed, Mar 5th
The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 pm via zoom. The group looks at a number of issues including food-waste composting, plastics reduction and recycling, reduction of garbage on an individual and community level, and various other waste-related topics that spontaneously … Read the rest
With the local changes in glass recycling, it is a good opportunity to see how you can reduce your purchase of new glass. Local 20/20 has been compiling a list of local businesses that can take back or refill glass containers, or that carry bulk items often purchased in glass. You can see the current list at l2020.org/glass. And … Read the rest