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Sheet Mulch to Smother Weeds and Build Soil
When I first moved into my house, sheet mulching quickly became my new best friend in the quest to turn my front garden bed – a sea of weeds – back into something resembling a garden. Sheet mulching is a…
The Need for a Secure Medicine Return Program in Washington State
The pain was constant, excruciating, and came out of the blue. I woke up on a Sunday morning and felt like someone had jabbed an ice pick in my left shoulder blade. The pain radiated down my left arm ending…
Six Ways to Be the Worst Recycler Ever
While I’m a confirmed, lifelong subscriber to the glass is half-empty philosophy, I’m often awakened from my pessimistic melancholia when I observe people genuinely wanting to do the right thing when it comes to recycling, even if they’re making a…
Greener Power for Kirkland’s Fleet and Buildings
You might not know about some of the ways the City of Kirkland is working to reduce climate emissions both at the City and in the Kirkland community. As a founding member city of the King County – Cities Climate…
Trees help fish keep their cool
Back when I graduated from college, I led tree-planting projects throughout the Cascade Foothills. Rain or shine, volunteers joined me every weekend to trudge through the woods, sometimes sinking up to their knees in mud or tripping over the roots…
Kirkland Bicycle Makes Recycling Work
For small businesses, there are lots of things to juggle to be successful. Local business Kirkland Bicycle knows that – but has also made doing their part for the environment a priority. For Bike Month, we sat down with Joe…
Staying Safe with Car Chemicals
Are you a DIY car mechanic? Take precautions to keep both yourself and the environment safe when changing your own motor oil and other automotive fluids. Prevent Spills & Leaks Check your vehicle for leaks regularly and fix them as…
Storm Drains are for Stormwater Only
The number one cause of pollution in Washington waters is stormwater runoff. As rainwater flows into the nearest grated storm drain, it picks up pollutants such as fertilizers, dirt and leaves, pet waste, soaps, vehicle fluids, and litter. This now…
Earth Day is Every Day – get involved to protect Kirkland’s environment year-round
You have probably been inundated with tons of reminders about Earth Day from news, your social media feed, or your local community bulletin boards. Earth Day is a good reminder for a call to action on protection and conservation. But…
Schools can be teaching kids the 3 R’s
Juanita High School students have recently learned that with minimal effort, they have reduced their lunchroom waste by half! The school initiated their lunchroom sorting system in spring of 2015. With ongoing education, the students have learned that food, paper…