Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Tues, Jul 2nd
Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, collects white styrofoam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) packing peanuts, but not crispy (EPS) peanuts, and no mixtures. … Read the rest
Crabbing 101 Workshop – Wed, Jun 26th
Want to learn more about crabbing in Washington State? Need advice on how to set up your gear to catch more crab and prevent the loss of your crab pots? Come to a free in-person Crabbing 101 workshop, where you’ll get answers to all of your crabbing related questions! During the … Read the rest
Stitch N’ Fix Workshop – Tues, Jun 18th *New*
Do you have the sweater with the unraveling hole, the shirt with a stain, or the blanket with a tear? Come and mend them! Whether you want to mend in the company of others or need guidance on the best route to mending your belongings, volunteers will be ready … Read the rest
| This Week Documentary: “Eating Our Way to Extinction” – Mon, Jun 10th *New* “Eating Our Way to Extinction” takes audiences on a cinematic journey around the world, from the depths of the Amazon rainforests to the Taiwanese mountains, the Mongolian desert, the US dust bowl, the Norwegian fjords, and the Scottish coastlines, telling the story of our planet through shocking |
Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Tues, Jun 4th *New*
Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, collects white styrofoam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) packing peanuts, but not crispy (EPS) peanuts, and no mixtures. Clean, dry materials only! Materials are inspected at the … Read the rest
Local 20/20 wishes you a meaningful Memorial Day.
Local 20/20 TLab Meeting – Mon, May 27th
The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes the need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient, and healthy, and it must be based on walking, the most … Read the rest
Program: River Otter Beach Walk/Talk – Wed, May 22nd
Come learn about these cute and curious creatures that live throughout the Puget Sound. This program will be a beach walk on East Beach past the Wansboro Battery at Fort Flagler and discussion about the river otter’s life cycle, behavior, and where you might find them. If lucky, participants may even … Read the rest
Meaningful Movies Port Townsend Presents “Nuclear Now!” – Mon, May 13th
Nuclear Now! takes viewers on a mind-opening journey with legendary director Oliver Stone as he reveals the true history of nuclear energy and its potential to solve climate change. The looming climate crisis remains unresolved, and the amount of carbon-free electricity needed over the next 30 years … Read the rest
Get to Know Your Local Investing Network – Mon, May 6th
LION (Local Investing Opportunity Network) will hold a public meeting open to current and potential members, as well as businesses that might be interested in funding. The meeting will include presentations from three groups that have received LION member funding: Quillbilly’s, Sail Port Townsend, and the new … Read the rest
Home Composting Class – Tues, Apr 30th
Join an engaging, online, interactive 90-minute 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, and more! Workshop cost is $25. Participants will receive a $125 Earth Machine … Read the rest