EcoAction Arlington
Solutions for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Join us to celebrate the new year for a happy hour at Sabores Tapas Bar on January 23, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm! This is an opportunity to meet other like-minded eco-passionate community members and mingle. Inviting a friend is highly encouraged! About the Venue Sabores Tapas Bar2401 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 Sabores is a …
written by: Kai Robertson So far, we’ve covered the importance of food waste, tips for when you hit the grocery store, and how to best use your fridge to give the food you’ve bought its best life. For this article, we’ll focus on how to overcome the inevitable fridge blindness, use up all those groceries …
This virtual event is co-sponsored by Defensores de la Cuenca, the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, Leaders in Energy, Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT), Potomac River Keeper Network, Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, and the Sierra Club Potomac River Group. Jennifer Fioretti is Arlington County’s Assistant County Manager for Climate Policy in the County Manager’s Office. …
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 critical to properly store everything to ensure it doesn’t go bad before you’re ready to use it. For this article, we’ll focus on the refrigerator. …
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 avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis, this year’s elections could well decide our collective future. Know where the candidates stand before you cast …
Calling all volunteers, members, and eco-advocates! Join us for a fun evening where you’ll meet and socialize with fellow likeminded eco-passionate folks in our community! Not yet a member or volunteer, but passionate about caring for our environment? Join us!! This event is free and open to all! Bring a friend and meet new friends! …
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 to make the necessary changes to avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis, this year’s elections could well decide our collective future. Know where …
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.
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 to growing population and increasingly dense urban and suburban development. This decline has a negative impact on residents and businesses that benefit from the ecosystem …
Annual stream cleanup and trash tally as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Saturday, September 21, 202410:00 a.m. – noonBarcroft Park4200 S Four Mile Run Drive Join us for the EcoAction Arlington Annual Clean Up and Trash Tally event! It’s time to roll up our sleeves and make a positive impact on our community. On Saturday, …
Get ideas and inspiration to help build a greener community in Arlington on Sunday, June 2, 11-4:30pm! The 21st annual Green Community Tour will showcase sustainable homes and gardens in Arlington. Features include energy efficient and water-saving technologies, solar energy, rain gardens, native plants, wildlife habitat and more. Visit the county’s website for more details and …
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. Lewis describes the unique features of each, the challenges they face as a result of climate changes and habitat destruction, and the efforts organizations, scientists …
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 have their place, the best way to rein in our impact is by rethinking our purchasing habits and seeking out products that meet our needs …
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 ensure that its facilities and operations align with County goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and promotes broad environmental sustainability …
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 Zero Waste effort to reduce the climate impact of our waste stream Arlington County is poised to adopt a new 20-year Solid Waste Management Plan …
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, making such a leap is too far for most of us. Fortunately, Project Drawdown and other studies indicate that moving to a plant-rich diet without …
EcoAction Arlington is urging the County Board to leverage its budget decisions to accelerate County efforts to achieve its carbon neutrality goal.
We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins At Breakfast, by Jonathan Safran Foer Our food systems are the primary driver behind global deforestation and the leading source of methane emissions. If you’re reading this newsletter, there’s a good chance you already know this. But Foer’s book is about more than just how agriculture is …
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 where you can learn how to become a climate advocate with EcoAction Arlington. At 7:00pm, we will discuss climate priorities and advocacy opportunities with County …
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the screening of Forest Her: The Next Wave of Conservation. Forest Her: The Next Wave of Conservation Sunday, March 17, 20241-3 p.m.George Mason University Mason Square, 3351 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 Join us at the Mason Square Van Metre Hall Auditorium for a screening of the documentary, Forest Her: …
Program The program will run approximately 90 minutes and include a Q&A session. Daniel McGee, Redbrick LMD – Local Experience in Building Zero Carbon Buildings Dan McGee will share his experience in overseeing construction of zero carbon multi-family buildings in DC”s Bridge District under the International Living Futures Institute and the value such projects bring …
With the new ART Operations and Maintenance Facility, designed for battery electric buses (BEBs), moving toward completion in 2025, Arlington should commit to purchasing these buses for all new buses. With short routes, a small area, temperate climate, and steady improvements in battery technology, Arlington is well suited for these buses. Yet, the Arlington County …
The Fall Planting Season is starting in October through December, we will be actively engaged in planting trees to enhance our community’s green spaces. Between the Spring and Fall planting season we have been busy! In May, EcoAction Arlington received a $60,000 donation from the NAACP Arlington Branch supporting environmental justice and tree equity in historically …
EcoAction Arlington, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Arlington Hub, and the Sierra Club Potomac River Group have recently sent two joint letters to the Arlington School Board and the APS Superintendent asking for firm commitments to carbon neutrality, including making ACC all electric for key systems, to protect our children’s future and to offer inspiration and experiential learning for students who may one day work in green economy jobs.
