In the Local 20/20 column in the May 28th Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman describes the various costs and processes associated with collecting, transporting and disposing of our garbage. The article also notes that curbside service instead of self-hauling reduces congestion and costs at the facility, as well as reduces the carbon footprint of our solid waste. And she … Read the rest
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
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
In the February 19, 2025 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman describes the Artist in Residence and Educational Program and how one can get involved.
Creating Out of the Box While Playing Nice in the Sandbox
by Tracy Grisman
“The design of garbage should become the great public design of our age. I am … Read the rest
The December 4th Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader by Laura Tucker explored the myriad ways one can be more environmentally conscious in our holiday gift giving.
Tips for a Planet-friendly Holiday Season
By Laura Tucker
Reducing your carbon footprint is an essential step in combating climate change. The winter holidays can make it challenging. Here are some … Read the rest
In the March Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman shares information about all of the R’s – Repair, restore, reuse, reduce, recycle, rethink, repurpose. The resources mentioned in the article can be found at the bottom.
By Tracy Grisman
I’ve been trying to stay positive about life these days. As things seem to be falling … Read the rest
In the May 2023 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman describes the new Artist-in-Residence and Educational Program (A.I.R.E.) at the Jefferson County Transfer Station.
Not Out of Sight – Not Out of Mind
By Tracy Grisman
As a species who possesses the ability to reason, we humans still haven’t figured out how to … Read the rest
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
Local 20/20 is excited to announcement that the Port Townsend StyroCyclers, which has been recycling Styrofoam in Jefferson County since 2021 is now part of Local 20/20, a project in our Beyond Waste action group! The Port Townsend StyroCyclers, which have recycled over 5 tons of styrofoam since October 2021, were looking for a more sustainable structure. Local 20/20 … Read the rest
Below is the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader.
By Tracy Grisman
Gone are the days when a dude with a cart yowls, “Rags, Ashes, Glass!” while passing by dwellings at the crack of dawn. Now, it’s as if we need a PhD in organic chemistry to know which plastics to toss … Read the rest