Author Archives: Eugenia Jain

About Eugenia Jain

Eugenia Jain, also known as Gena, blends academic training and research in environmental sustainability with hands-on experience working across disciplines and sectors for the past 15 years. Gena currently works for the City of Kirkland as an Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing and socializing with friends and family.

Simple Ways to Save Water at Home

As we welcome the beautiful warm summer, we want to highlight some great and simple ways to save water! Water conservation is an essential practice that benefits our environment, economy, and society. By reducing our water consumption, we help preserve…

A Tasty New Beginning for Food Rescue in 2025!

As we kick off the New Year, it’s the perfect time to rethink our approach to food waste. If the season left you with more leftovers than you anticipated, why not start the year fresh with these food-saving strategies? Simple…

WM’s Upgraded State-of-the-Art Recycling Facility

Listen to the Januray 4, 2024 This Week In Kirkland Podcast to hear more about the tour!! Kirkland’s former Mayor and councilmember Penny Sweet, Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold, Interim Public Works Director Truc Dever, and the City’s solid waste team…