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Gatherings are planned for the fourth Sunday of each month - from 2:00 - 4:00PM at the KCLS Burien Library (doors open at 1:30PM). This is a new start time. Please check our Upcoming Events page for updated information prior to the meeting.
At our November 23 meeting we will be collecting burned out CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) bulbs and dead rechargable batteries. People are also welcome to bring any extra food items they have and barter with others. Also bring any coupons for food that you get in the mail or from the newspaper, we'll pass them on to the food bank, who can make good use of them. Please check our Upcoming Events page for details.
For many of us, this festive time of year brings an uptick in decorating, traveling, shopping, and feasting---and an increase in our environmental footprint.
Lots of people are making the shift to green holidays. There are many ways to celebrate while limiting our impact on the planet. Here are just a few ideas.
- Be creative with your gift wrapping. Consider re-useable gift bags. Or, wrap in papers you would otherwise recycle, like newspaper. Used fabrics are a classy way to dress your presents, too.
- A live tree can bring a healthy bit of magic into the home. Plant it after the holidays. It offers a lovely way to literally keep your memories alive, while serving as a gift to the earth.
- Green giving can be a colorful affair. Give consumables or experiences, instead of more “stuff.” Food, services, tickets to the show---these treasures help build memories without creating so much waste. Making a donation to a charitable organization in someone’s name can be particularly meaningful. Handmade gift s, too, are often closest to the heart.
- When is the last time you created a paper snowflake? Or made a garland of popcorn? For many families, crafting homemade decorations has become a cherished tradition. And, trimming the home this way can help trim the budget and trim the waste.
Give the earth a present this season. Green up your holidays.
For tips for a Green Thanksgiving [that can also apply to Christmas] see this About.com article.
Upcoming Events
Meetings are currently scheduled for the 4th Sunday of each month.See the Events Page for details.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Who Has The Power, a movie about Solar and Wind Power.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sustainable Burien meeting, Burien Public Library.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Moonlit Beach Walk and Bonfires at Seahurst Park
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Sustainable Burien meeting, Burien Public Library. Subject to change due to the holiday season.
Saturday, January 11, 2008
Moonlit Beach Walk and Bonfires at Seahurst Park
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Keeping Backyard Chickens, Burien Community Center
