October 2024 EcoAdvocate
Speaking up as Arlington County plans its future in big and small ways is important to make sure that all possible opportunities to address the climate and other environmental crises …
Properly Storing Food to Avoid Food Waste
written by : Molly Bolan We have covered the importance of food waste and some tips for when you hit the grocery store. But once you’ve purchased your food, it’s …
Elections Matters: Vote on November 5, 2024
Addressing the climate and other environmental crises requires urgent and transformational changes at the global, national, state and local levels. With time running out to make the necessary changes to …
EcoAdvocate September 2024: Candidates Questionnaire
The EcoAdvocate SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER Addressing the climate and other environmental crises requires urgent and transformational changes at the global, national, state and local levels. With time running out …
SHOPPING TIPS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
It’s a common enough experience: You come home from the farmer's market with a dozen eggs only to realize there’s already a hardly-touched carton in the fridge. Or after a fun week of dining out with friends, all the produce you bought last week is – rather un-appetizingly wilting away. Or you’re standing in the produce aisle thinking, I can definitely eat this whole bundle of kale on my own this week, forgetting that you were sick of kale within three hours the last time you bought it.
Food Waste: Why it Matters
According to EPA (and many other sources), approximately one-third of food produced in the United States is not eaten. Americans on average waste about 1 pound of food daily. Food …
Restore NoVa Forests Initiative
Executive Summary The Premise Trees provide huge yet undervalued economic and social value to the Northern Virginia region. The region has experienced a significant decline in tree canopy coverage due …
What You Can Do: More Composting Options for Arlington
Multi-family residents can now divert their food scraps to produce compost for healthy soil. The Solid Waste Bureau has recently launched a pilot program to collect food scraps and food-soiled …
Eat For The Environment
EcoAction Arlington is honored to be paired with bartaco’s fourth #givingtaco — the chicken karaage taco! From July 24 – September 3rd, $1 from each chicken karaage #givingtaco sold will be donated …
What We’re Listening To
Is it time to stop eating beef? Is my lawn bad for the environment? And what actually happens to the plastic bottles I throw in the recycling bin? How to …
What You Can Do: DIY Mosquito Traps
Want to control annoying mosquitoes without harming pollinators and other beneficial insects? DIY mosquito traps are easy and inexpensive and work by targeting mosquito larvae rather than the adult mosquito. …
Still Time to Weigh In for a Stronger County Zero Waste Plan
ACTION ALERT Read EcoAction Arlington’s letter on the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan/Zero Waste Plan Arlington County is poised to adopt a new 20-year Solid Waste Management Plan on June …
Elections Matter: Vote in the Democratic Primary for County Board Candidates
Elections Matter: Vote in the Democratic Primary for County Board Candidates On June 18, Arlington Democrats will choose their candidate to run for County Board member (early voting is already …
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.
What We’re Reading In March
All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, edited by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johson and Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson. All We Can Save is a collection …
What We’re Reading in February
We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins At Breakfast, by Jonathan Safran Foer “Changing how we eat will not be enough, on its own, to save the planet, but …
Come Discuss Climate Priorities with County Board Member Takis Karantonis
Wednesday, March 6, 20246:30 p.m.Virtual Discussion Via Zoom Come join EcoAction Arlington’s Advocacy Committee and R4 Action Group on March 6 at 6:30 p.m. We will begin with a social …
Let’s Make 2024 the Year of Climate Action in Arlington
The County Board started the year on a positive note, advancing the transition of ART buses from polluting fossil-gas buses to zero emission battery electric buses with an agreement to …