Did you know? You can recycle more than plastic bags You may know that plastic bags are recyclable, but did you know that plastic film is, too? What else can go into that recycling bin at your grocery store? Plastic film, such as produce bags, dry cleaning bags, the wrap around paper towels and diapers, and more, can be recycled [MORE...]
Try a Magazine/Catalog Cleanse! By Ginny Ades, ESA Board President Before the Cleanse Returning home from a mud season get-away is always bittersweet; it’s great to be home in Evergreen but there are always some unwelcome tasks to catch up on. This year, I was shocked by the number of magazines and catalogs that had gathered at our [MORE...]
May's Sustainability Snapshot is ESA volunteer Micky Magnolo. For years Micky owned a small "green" store in Evergreen. The store was mission based and focused on Fair Trade, sustainable and better world products. The goal was to offer a healthy option that also provided opportunity in improving the quality of life for the maker. Today she is a volunteer for [MORE...]
Dear Friend and Supporter of the Evergreen Sustainability Alliance, Happy Holidays! The Evergreen Sustainability Alliance team (formerly Evergreen’s Alliance for Sustainability + You or EAS+Y) hopes that you consider a year-end donation to us. We made a big impact in 2020 thanks to your support! This is a critically important time to mitigate the climate crisis. With record wildfires ravaging our nation [MORE...]
I am probably not alone in having found myself re-prioritizing my values during the early days of the COVID-19 crisis. With the sudden “lockdown” and panic for supplies, my zero waste and environmental convictions seemed to fly out the window. I became more concerned about getting whatever toilet paper and groceries I could get my hands on, and less concerned [MORE...]
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