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Michele Bianchi

Weigh in on the Draft Forestry and Natural Resources Plan

September 27, 2022 by Michele Bianchi

Arlington County is currently soliciting feedback on its draft Forestry and Natural Resources Plan (FNRP), which will guide County efforts to protect and enhance its tree canopy and natural resources for at least the next decade.

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Weigh in on Arlington’s Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan

June 21, 2022 by Michele Bianchi

Arlington County needs to do more to meet the challenges of the rapidly unfolding climate crisis. 

Read moreWeigh in on Arlington’s Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Join the Conversation on the County’s Zero Waste Plan 

May 26, 2022 by Michele Bianchi

Would you like Arlington County to do more to assist residents and businesses with reducing waste and the heavy carbon footprint that it represents? Do you have ideas on how to expand opportunities to reduce, reuse, and repair? Are you frustrated with trying to navigate existing recycling programs or finding ways to recycle hard-to-recycle metals, …

Read moreJoin the Conversation on the County’s Zero Waste Plan 

Electrify Your Life to Help Drive Change and Save Money in The Long Run

May 23, 2022 by Michele Bianchi

Transitioning from fossil fuels (e.g., goal and natural gas) to low-carbon sources of electricity is essential for reaching carbon neutrality. While much of the energy purchased from electric utilities is currently derived from fossil fuels, this will be reduced significantly during the lifespan of many of our investments in vehicles, appliances, and building heating and …

Read moreElectrify Your Life to Help Drive Change and Save Money in The Long Run

Urge Amazon to Make PenPlace HQ2 Zero Carbon

January 19, 2022 by Michele Bianchi

The PenPlace Project, Amazon’s HQ2 complex, demonstrates outstanding elements of sustainable design and has the potential to become the first commercial zero carbon building in Arlington, helping to normalize advanced practices in sustainable design and construction essential to achieve the County’s goal for carbon neutrality. Ask Amazon to commit to achieving Zero Carbon Certification and …

Read moreUrge Amazon to Make PenPlace HQ2 Zero Carbon

Be an Environmental Advocate during the 2022 General Assembly Session

January 19, 2022 by Michele Bianchi

Citizen voices can sway our state legislators and now is the time to stand up for climate action, protection of our air, water, and open spaces, and environmental justice. EcoAction Arlington is joining forces with Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Arlington Hub and the Potomac River Group of the Sierra Club to amplify Arlington voices …

Read moreBe an Environmental Advocate during the 2022 General Assembly Session

Site Plan Review Process Update

October 27, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

Several development projects are currently under review through the Site Plan Review Process, giving residents an opportunity to advocate for building designs consistent with the County’s carbon neutrality goal. PenPlace, the next phase of Amazon’s HQ2, could be on track to be the first large commercial project to achieve Zero Carbon Building certification. Proposed plans …

Read moreSite Plan Review Process Update

It’s Time for Arlington to Declare a Climate Emergency

October 27, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

The world is experiencing a climate crisis and EcoAction Arlington urges the County Board to declare a climate emergency, develop a robust Climate Action Plan, and use its guidance to the County Manager for the FY 2023 Budget to put the County on a clear path to addressing this crisis. Communities around the world are …

Read moreIt’s Time for Arlington to Declare a Climate Emergency

Site Plan Review Committee Updates

September 14, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

The Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) community input window for Wendy’s Site – 2025 Clarendon Boulevard is closing on Thursday, September 16. The April 2021 LEED/Sustainability documents (combined) for this 16-story residential building indicate a commitment to LEED Gold, including 5 additional possible points for Annual Energy Use and Efficient Hot Water Distribution. These kinds …

Read moreSite Plan Review Committee Updates
Arl Co Bd Candidates Forum

Use Your Vote to Promote Climate Change Action

September 14, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

Read the candidates responses to questions on key environmental challenges and attend the Environmental Candidates forum on October 20 — On November 2, Virginians will go to the polls to elect their Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and representatives to the House of Delegates. Arlington voters will also fill one seat each for the County …

Read moreUse Your Vote to Promote Climate Change Action

Be an Active Participant in Collecting Food Scraps Waste

August 12, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

A successful launch of this program will depend on residents enthusiastically embracing the effort. You can help by: Following the three simple steps for food scraps collection and adhering to the list of items that can go into your bin. If you’re already composting food scraps you can add to the bin those items not …

Read moreBe an Active Participant in Collecting Food Scraps Waste

A Step Forward Toward Zero Waste

August 12, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

Curbside food scrap collection will reduce the residential waste stream going to the Waste-to-Energy facility by 20 percent (wet food scraps don’t burn well)  and increase the countywide recycling rate to about 55 percent. These organic materials will be turned into compost and some will be returned to Arlington to be used to enrich soil …

Read moreA Step Forward Toward Zero Waste

Food Scraps Collection Begins in the County September 6

August 12, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

The county’s new Food Scraps Collection program is simple.   Put a biodegradable bag in the small pail provided by Arlington County. The county will provide a roll of compostable bags. Replacements can be purchased at local retailers or online. Do NOT use regular plastic bags — paper is okay. Add all food scraps, oils and …

Read moreFood Scraps Collection Begins in the County September 6

Governor Northam Signs New Environmental and Conservation Bills to Protect the Waterways

June 28, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

On Friday, June 25, 2021 Gov. Ralph Northam signed several environmental and conservation bills into law that will serve to protect Virginia’s waterways now and into the future. The bills set a deadline to minimize pollutants with a goal of pollution mitigation by 2025. The causes of pollution are targeted with an aim of diminishing …

Read moreGovernor Northam Signs New Environmental and Conservation Bills to Protect the Waterways

Now is the Time to Align County Spending with its Environmental Goals

June 22, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

In recent years, Arlington has set lofty goals to tackle the climate crisis and create a truly sustainable community and the County’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a key mechanism to align government operations with these goals. The CIP, updated annually, generally anticipates planned investments 10 years into the future for new facilities, schools, equipment …

Read moreNow is the Time to Align County Spending with its Environmental Goals
3rd EcoExtravaganza

Event Recap – Third Annual EcoExtravaganza 2021

June 17, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

By Michele Bianchi, EcoAction Arlington staff On June 10, 2021 EcoAction Arlington celebrated our living world with our Third Annual EcoExtravaganza. 95 people tuned into Zoom to participate virtually. This year’s focus was on biophilia and the ways we love our living world. The event culminated the 2020-2021 Love Our Living World series which consisted …

Read moreEvent Recap – Third Annual EcoExtravaganza 2021

Earth Day “Gift” from County Board’s Budget Directives

April 22, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

EcoAction Arlington thanked the County Board for their Earth Day gift to Arlington. In adopting the FY22 budget, the County Board directed the County Manager to develop recommendations to coordinate a “whole of government” approach to achieving Arlington’s Climate Change and Sustainability goals. EcoAction Arlington is gratified that the Board sent a list of inspiring …

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Building Electrification Key to County’s Carbon Neutrality Goal

April 20, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

With buildings accounting for about 60 percent of Arlington’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, electrification–elimination of onsite combustion of fossil fuels, primarily natural gas–in homes and commercial and residential buildings is essential to achieving the Community Energy Plan (CEP) goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. As progress toward the county’s goal for shifting to electricity from …

Read moreBuilding Electrification Key to County’s Carbon Neutrality Goal
Sunrise through the trees in Arlington

Shape the Future of Arlington’s Tree Canopy and Natural Resources

March 9, 2021 by Michele Bianchi

February 2021 Late last year, Arlington County launched a 12-18 month process to draft and adopt the Forestry and Natural Resources Master Plan,.  EcoAction Arlington sees this effort as an opportunity to make the natural world an integral part of our community by creating healthy ecosystems for people and wildlife and ensuring equal access to …

Read moreShape the Future of Arlington’s Tree Canopy and Natural Resources

Love Our Living World Stories: Self-Directed Nature Discovery Hike

December 23, 2020 by Michele Bianchi

a one-page discovery hike he developed for his own and other kids over a ten-year period. Chuck shared that what he likes most about it is that it enables young people to expand their awe for nature without collecting nature and physically bringing it home to end up in a corner or in the trash.

Read moreLove Our Living World Stories: Self-Directed Nature Discovery Hike

Love Our Living World Stories: This Bird and I, a pas de deux

October 29, 2020 by Michele Bianchi

An amazing heartwarming story of how we can communicate with the wildlife around us.

Read moreLove Our Living World Stories: This Bird and I, a pas de deux

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