Seattle Greendrinks blogs

Carpool to March greendrinks from Kenmore

workerbee — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:39:36 +0000

Anybody headed to March greendrinks from Kenmore want to share a ride?

Update: President Announces Cash for Caulkers Program

AmneH — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:39:13 +0000

Yesterday, while at Savannah Technical College, President Obama shared more details for the "HOMESTAR" program.

Weekly Discussion: Can The Public Prevent Corporate Greenwashing?

AmneH — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:50:35 +0000

A recent post on Fastcompany.com by Jamey Boiter asked the question, "Can brands launch sustainable campaigns without being accused of greenwashing?"

Why Design, Build and Buy Green Buildings?

AmneH — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:15:49 +0000

Given the current state of the U.S. economy with a 9.7 % unemployment rate in January, it is uncertain when the recession will end. Americans have cut back, businesses have scaled down production and the once rapid growth of the U.S. economy has stumbled. In the midst of the current environmental movement, many people voice that given the recession, now is not the time to spend money on green infrastructure. This post will present a cost-benefit and economic analysis of building green.

What Lebron James and Renewable Energy Have In Common

CamPlommer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:00:22 +0000

Depending on who you talk to, Cleveland forward Lebron James may or may not be the best basketball player alive. But nobody can deny his greatness: he scored the last 25 points in a conference finals overtime game against the Detroit pistons; he made a three point shot that tied up last year's conference finals with less than two seconds left in the game; he jumps out of the gym; shoots video game range threes; and practically averages a triple-double.

Green Building

adrian Willanger — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:14:41 +0000

Built by award winning green builder Martha Rose Construction and designed by noted AIA Architect Craig Anderson. These high-performance homes are located in Shoreline Washington and will be completed in the 1st Qt. of 2010 and are priced from the low $600s. For more information visit

A little about the future of building more efficiently

DamonH — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:03:22 +0000

A quick look at how we use technology to build more green!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_98ODtki6ZY

Mission 2 - ACCOMPLISHED

Nur Bernhardt — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:55:33 +0000

The results are in. Our second Agent Green event was a resounding success. We succeeded in creating the inertia that will allow the Central Co-op's Madison Market to improve its energy efficiency, reduce its operating costs, and dramatically decrease their carbon footprint.

Here is an article that webster walker wrote for the Central Co-op's newsletter...

Agent Green Was Here!
Co-op invests in sustainability
webster s. walker, contributing writer

Agent Green

Carpool to Bloom?

Gina Diamond — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:45:36 +0000

Hi friends,

Am looking for Bloom carpool buddies who live near the Greenwood area. Would like to leave by 9. Please call if interested - 206-499-1791.

International Day of Climate Action is TOMORROW

kaarina — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:19:27 +0000

Tomorrow in West Seattle people are gearing up to help combat climate change by building an edible garden that will supply the public and a food bank with fresh vegetables at the C & P coffee house. CoolMom, C&P Coffee House, Urban Land Army and Sustainable West Seattle are all banding together to create 4 large (3x6 feet) raised garden beds.

C & P coffee is located at: 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136-1515
Phone number: (206) 933-3125