Port Townsend StyroCyclers – Now A Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project

In the March 2023 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader, Polly Lyle describes the PT Styrocycler’s process and results, and that they recently merged with Local 20/20.

By Polly Lyle

It’s early morning at Fort Worden Battery Putnam when Port Townsend StyroCyclers volunteers carry 500-700 pounds of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS, hereafter “styrofoam”) from East Jefferson County to … Read the rest

May 22, 2023 Weekly Announcements

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Transportation Lab Meeting – Mon, May 22th

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
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May 8, 2023 Weekly Announcements

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Meaningful Movies presents InHospitable – Mon, May 8th *New*

Join Meaningful Movies on Monday, May 8 at 6:30 PM for our online screening of InHospitable. A community discussion will follow the film.  InHospitable follows the story of patients and activists as they band together in an effort to fight UPMC, a multi-billion dollar nonprofit hospital … Read the rest

May 1, 2023 Weekly Announcements

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Master Gardener Grants Application Deadline – Mon, May 1st

The Jefferson County Master Gardeners Foundation (JCMGF) wants to support Jefferson County residents with up to $1,000 in funding for volunteer horticulture and environmental stewardship projects. Schools, community gardens, individuals, and organizations with not-for-profit projects are eligible to apply. Grants are available for supplies and materials. Monies are not … Read the rest

April 24, 2023 Weekly Announcements

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TLAB Meeting – Mon, Apr 24th *New*
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
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Moving in the Right Direction 2023 – PT Leader Column

In the latest Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column, David Thielk discusses the intersection between transportation, infrastructure, human and climate health, and housing, and describes the conference happening in Port Townsend on April 14th, 2023.

Moving in the Right Direction

By David Thielk

The transportation beliefs we have, and the resulting policies, funding and ultimately, infrastructure, affect all
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April 17, 2023 Weekly Announcements

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Home Composting Classes – in-person OR online!  – Apr 18th, 19th or 22nd

Join your fellow Jefferson County citizens for an engaging interactive workshop with instruction on how to create and maintain a healthy compost system with food and yard waste. Create compost to amend your soil, retain moisture, provide essential nutrients for your plants, & MORE! Workshop … Read the rest

April 10, 2023 Weekly Announcements

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  Meaningful Movies Presents DamNation – Mon, Apr 10th
Join Meaningful Movies Port Townsend and co-hosts Mt. Baker Meaningful Movies for their online screening of DamNation. A community discussion will follow the film. This powerful film odyssey across America explores the sea change in our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing
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