What We’re Reading in April
Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of our Future by Daniel Lewis This beautifully-written book explores nature and survival as seen via twelve trees that represent the challenges facing our planet. …
What You Can Do: Simple Changes to Reduce Plastic (and other) Waste
Arlingtonians, consistent with the national average, throw away almost 5 pounds of trash each day, representing a sizable impact on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. While recycling and composting …
Elections Matter: Vote in the Upcoming Democratic Caucus for School Board Candidates
Arlington’s School Board plays an essential role in setting school policy that promote academic excellence and the overall well-being of students, but it should also be a key driver to …
Ask for Stronger Action on the County’s Zero Waste Plan
Read EcoAction Arlington’s letter on the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan/Zero Waste Plan ACTION ALERTSend an email to the Arlington County Board asking them to commit to a more ambitious …
What You Can Do: A Climate-Friendly and Healthy Diet
Most of us are aware that shifting to a vegan or vegetarian diet can have a big impact in reducing our individual carbon footprint. For social, cultural, and emotional reasons, …
Let’s Make the FY2025 Budget a Climate Budget
EcoAction Arlington is urging the County Board to leverage its budget decisions to accelerate County efforts to achieve its carbon neutrality goal.