EcoAction Arlington
Solutions for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Communities throughout America are realizing the “green” potential of our community streets. ‘ Many policies and practices for minimizing environmental impact are essential in making our transportation system more sustainable, and for creating streets that are safe for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. So what really is a Green Street? A Green …
This post is part three of a three part series on Tap Water in Arlington. Please subscribe to our blog to receive future posts directly to your email box or RSS reader. So we have covered the topics of cost and safety when it comes to bottled vs. tap water. ‘ Our final thought is on …
Tired of seeing trash in our public parks? Well here is your chance to pitch in and clean up! The International Coastal Cleanup is an annual event sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy, in an effort to collect trash from our worlds oceans. ‘ On September 21st,’ millions of people will participate in the world’s largest …
Choosing Tap Water Over Bottled Water (Continued from Tap IN, post Aug. 26th) The Natural Resources Defense’ Council has published a scientific’ study looking at the quality of’ bottled water. They tested 1,000′ bottles of 103 brands of bottled’ water. While most of the tested’ waters were found to be of high’ quality, some brands were contaminated. ‘ About one-third of the waters’ tested …
Tap Water in Arlington, Part 1 of 3 On a hot summer day, nothing beats an icy-cold bottle of water. However,’ buying a single-use bottle of water is not necessarily the best choice for’ both your wallet and our environment. ‘ Here in Arlington, a group of citizens recently formed Tap In Arlington, a’ grassroots effort aimed at educating …
You see your neighbors have them, now it’s time to make your own! ‘ Rainwater collection can help you save water for use in your yard, eliminate potential flooding in your basement, and reduce stormwater management costs. Water running off your roof during a rainstorm can be a problem or a resource put to good use. …
Ever wonder what happens to the waste that gets picked up at the curb, dropped off by residents, and collected from county street and sidewalk projects ? Here is your chance to find out! EcoAction Arlington has arranged a special members only tour of the Arlington Trade Center, which recycles and reuses as much organic …
We are excited to invite you to a special forum that we are co-sponsoring with George Mason University and others: Say NO to Bottled H2O! A Special Public Forum Monday, April 15, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. George Mason University’s Arlington Campus Founders Hall Auditorium 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington George Mason University’s Arlington campus will host …
