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A listing on this page does not constitute an endorsement by Sustainable Burien unless we specifically say so. Sites and products are listed here because at the time we listed them they were useful, informative or interesting and contribute in some way to sustainability. Things may have changed since then. If you notice any problems please let us know.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We do not accept payments of any kind from anyone who is listed on this site.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizing this page is a challenge since many things fit into more than one category. And some categories will certainly develop sub-categories over time. The newest items in each section are added at the bottom. I’ve tried to include enough related text for each link so that you can search (CTRL+F in most browsers) on the page for a keyword and find the item you’re interested in. The included text is often quoted from the other site. Except for the last one, categories are in alphabetical order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community<\/a>
Education<\/a>
Energy<\/a>
Food<\/a>
The Library<\/a>
Miscellaneous Links<\/a>
News Articles<\/a>
Recycling<\/a>
Reducing our impact [and saving our money]<\/a>
Transportation<\/a>
Links related to events we participated in<\/a> These will eventually be merged into other categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the links on these pages lead to PDF files and you will need a PDF reader in order to view them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feet First<\/a> is an advocacy organization building walkable communities. We help people take simple steps to create better places to live, learn, shop, work, and play – a world that cares about health, community, and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puget Sound Community Change<\/a> is designed to encourage loyalty to locally-focused, sustainably-minded businesses, and to support local non-profits and schools in the process. They are part of the Interra Project<\/a> which is the sponsor of the Community Card programs which help communities reverse the negative impact of losing dollars to retailers that are not locally owned. Shop Locally, Share Locally!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No easy access to fresh groceries in many parts of Seattle<\/a> from the Seattle PI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How walkable is your neighborhood? You can check at Walkscore.com<\/a>. Walkable neighborhoods offer surprising benefits to our health, the environment, and our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trail maps<\/a> for King County. The site also has information about King County Parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECOSS<\/a> is a non-profit organization working with Puget Sound neighborhoods towards building an environmentally responsible community. We serve as a voice for the community on issues that encourage a clean environment and urban redevelopment. Through education and outreach, ECOSS helps businesses and individuals – many of whom are not native English speakers – prevent pollution, conserve energy, manage hazardous materials and clean up contaminated properties.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Alliance for Local Living Economies<\/a> Seattle is dedicated to connecting, educating and promoting King County businesses supporting Local Living Economies. We are part of an international alliance of 51 independently operated local business networks with more than 15,000 members dedicated to building Local Living Economies.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the thousands of wildlife enthusiasts across the country who have been recognized for creating havens for neighborhood wildlife in their very own yards. These individuals have provided the essential elements for healthy and sustainable wildlife habitats and have earned the distinction of being part of National Wildlife Federation\u2019s<\/a> Certified Wildlife Habitat\u2122 program.<\/q> Even if you don’t want to get certified (which costs $15) there are lots of good tips<\/a> for making a more wildlife habitat friendly yard. And it doesn’t have to be a yard, small areas along parking lots in apartment complexes can even qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever wondered what Government Agencies are doing to help with Sustainability? Take a look at ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability<\/a>, it’s a membership association of local governments committed to advancing climate protection and sustainable development. Since its inception in 1990, ICLEI has grown to include nearly 1,000 cities in the world, more than 400 of which are in the United States.<\/q> They have a lot of good tools and information to help governments make green practices easier for citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to their website, B-Sustainable<\/a> is a regional resource of relevant, trusted and actionable information, providing an innovative framework and open platform for taking our collective sustainability efforts to the next level. Spearheaded by Sustainable Seattle, B-Sustainable is the collaborative effort of many individuals and organizations.<\/q> They target 4 different areas: the Natural Environment, the Built Environment, the Social Environment and the Personal Environment. Sustainability involves all four. The B-Sustainable project includes scientists, industry, businesses, and citizens. Some parts of the site are still being developed, but they have a lot of information available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seattle Climate Partnership<\/a> is a voluntary pact among Seattle-area employers to take action to reduce their own emissions and to work together to help meet the community-wide goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earth Share of Washington<\/a> partners with businesses and government agencies to encourage employees to give to the environment at work through payroll giving programs, volunteer projects and involvement in our annual Day in the Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good mileage, safety often don’t ride together<\/a> from the Seattle Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puget Sound: One man’s indictment, love poem and call to arms<\/a> from the Seattle Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Relocalization Network<\/a> is now composed of nearly 150 Local Post Carbon Groups from all over the world that are working to prepare their communities for an energy constrained future. These groups operate autonomously while receiving guidance, educational resources, project and technical support, and electronic infrastructure from Post Carbon Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greenwashing is like whitewashing with a green (environmental) brush. Greenwashingindex.com<\/a> This site is here to make sure that doesn’t happen. Our goal is to educate consumers about how to \u201cread\u201d an ad and encourage them to decide for themselves if what they\u2019re seeing is greenwashing.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EnviroStars<\/a> was designed to give small businesses incentives and recognition for reducing hazardous materials and waste, in order to protect public health, municipal systems, and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The maps presented on the Worldmapper.org<\/a> website are equal area cartograms, otherwise known as density-equalizing maps. The cartogram re-sizes each territory according to the variable being mapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Environmental Science Center<\/a> is the only community-based, not-for-profit environmental education organization in South King County with programs for all ages. With a primary focus on K through 12, ESC offers school-day programs including classroom lessons and field trips, after-school programs, summer camps, and community presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Livable Streets Network<\/a> is an online community for people working to create sustainable cities through sensible urban planning, design, and transportation policy. We provide free, open source, web-based, resources to citizens working to create a greener economy, address climate change, reduce oil dependence, alleviate traffic congestion, and provide better access to good jobs in healthy communities.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Appropedia<\/a> is the site for collaborative solutions in sustainability, poverty reduction and international development through the use of appropriate technology and the sharing of project information. It is a wiki, a type of website which allows anyone to add, remove, or edit content. Registration is encouraged but not required for contributors.<\/q> You can search or browse their more than 16,000 pages of material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Electricity has an online calculator<\/a> you can use to get an approximate idea of how much energy different appliances, lights and other things in your home use. If you really want to see how much something specific [like your TV when it’s off, or the refrigerator, or the desk light] use, you can buy a Kill-A-Watt<\/a> for about $22<\/a> or $26<\/a> for a fancier model. They’re available online or in many hardware stores. The Beginner’s Guide to Home Automation<\/a> walks through additional areas of the home that can be automated to reduce energy consumption throughout the home and yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solarwashington.org<\/a> is a private not-for-profit 501(c)3 association of solar energy equipment manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, dealers, designers, consultants, students, and interested people. Be sure to see their Tips and Tricks<\/a> page, which also includes links to other related sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northwestsolarcenter.org<\/a> is a project of Washington State University. Our membership and guiding board are northwestern utilities, not-for-profits, and local governments.<\/q> Their FAQ<\/a> will probably answer many of your questions about generating your own electricity using solar power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Findsolar.com<\/a> lists over 1,770 Solar Pros. You can look up local installers by area and find out lots of information about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar Epiphany in West Seattle<\/a> is one company that has presented numerous times at Sustainable Burien Meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An April 18, 2008, Seattle PI Article: With utility bills soaring, some Seattleites turning to solar power<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seattle Solar Installation<\/a> Q&A podcast and article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And on April 19, 2008, the PI published Solar power in Seattle? It may not boost a home’s price but can cut energy bills<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northwest Biodiesel Network<\/a> Our mission: To promote the use and benefits of biodiesel through awareness campaigns, educational programs, and specific initiatives.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A July 2006 article about Home Solar Power Incentives<\/a> from the Seattle PI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Seattle PI has bBlogs for all sorts of things, including Green Building<\/a> and Energy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the Solar Washington Solar Tour<\/a> I visited Johnson Braund Design Group, Inc<\/a> and had a chance to look at some of the things they’ve done. By combining various technologies they’ve achieved some outstanding savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Algae is looking like the new hot candidate for biofuel production. There are a lot of varieties that grow in different conditions [some even live on what we consider pollution, so they clean it up] and the resulting biofuels have different characteristics. See this October 5, 2008, article by Lisa Stiffler<\/a> of the Seattle PI for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development<\/a> is a non-profit organization working throughout the Pacific Northwest. Northwest SEED works to establish a clean, diverse, and affordable Northwest energy system based on efficient use of renewable resources, with maximum local control and ownership of energy issues.<\/q> They sponsor workshops on solar power, solar water heating, wind power, and biomass heating. Use the Workshops link in their menu on the left side of the page to find events you’re interested in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency<\/a> is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. This is where you can find out about tax incentives and exemptions, grants, rebates, utility buybacks and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For local businesses, Business.com has published a guide to Small Business Energy Conservation<\/a>. The guide covers some of the expected upgrades you would make in your own home, but also discusses electrical usage from devices like desktop vs laptop computers and other small business equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For suggestions and tips on how to plant different types of small garden plots in the B-Patch, your yard or anywhere else check out the plans on Gardeners.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Alliance<\/a> is a nonprofit organization that certifies farms and ranches and food handlers (including packers, processors and distributors) for sustainable agricultural and business practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable farming<\/a>, an article from the Seattle PI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seattle Homestead<\/a>, a local urban homesteading blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lowdown on topsoil: It’s disappearing<\/a> also from The Seattle PI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portland’s City Garden Farms program<\/a>. Live Urban – Eat Local<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rent Mason Bees<\/a> – Mason bees that can be rented during the growing season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPIN<\/a> (Small Plot Intensive) Farming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portland’s “Diggable City” Initiative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Root & Radicle Seed Co.<\/a> is a local seed company based in Olympia, WA, focused on organic, open-pollinated, non-GMO, Pacific NW-adapted seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seattle Urban Farm Company<\/a> We use our collective farming and gardening experience to establish a productive organic vegetable plot in your yard.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seattle Farm Co-Op<\/a> is a local feed and supply co-operative located in South Seattle that is member owned and operated with over 600 members. See their website for hours and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Longfellow Creek Garden<\/a> is situated on a \u00bc acre parcel of land in the Delridge neighborhood of West Seattle. The Garden is organized to function as a cooperative. Local households collaborate together to grow food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puget Sound Fresh<\/a> is sponsored by King County, Working to open a large market for local farmers to serve better produce for Puget Sound residents.<\/q> It is brought to you by the Cascade Harvest Coalition<\/a>. Through forums, promotions, better inter-communication, research, education and collaboration, Cascade Harvest Coalition\u2019s member organizations and individuals will more effectively address the threats to sustainable agriculture.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sprouts in the Sidewalk<\/a> is all about Urban Agriculture, including some history and information about Urban Agriculture in different cities around the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SouthMauiSustainability.org<\/a> has posted a good article by Marian Scott<\/a> about the advantages of converting part of a lawn to garden space. There’s also some information about supporting local farmers, and some stuff that won’t work for you unless you move to Maui.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Full Circle Farm<\/a> is a certified organic farm based in Carnation Washington. They make weekly deliveries of custom boxes of fresh food to designated pick-up points as part of Community Supported Agriculture. It’s a great way to support local farmers and get healthy food at the same time. There is a pickup location in Burien on South 128th St. They are willing to add pickup locations if someone will host it and there are enough customers who want an additional pick-up point. Details are on their pickup locations<\/a> page. If you’re interested you can coordinate with others through the Food Pod’s Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Supported Agriculture is a growing industry where people get together to buy locally produced healthy food, which also helps support local farmers. The products can be delivered to area distribution points or picked up at the farm depending on how the farm has set it up. Some are done with subscriptions, some just let you order what you want. You can use the information provided at LocalHarvest.org<\/a> to find local services and see what fit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urbangardenshare.org<\/a> lists available garden space in areas around Seattle, and they also have a list of people looking for garden space. See if there’s anything that will work for you. As UGS says: Matching homeowners (with garden space) to gardeners (with experience) is the perfect solution for cultivating both food production and community. Condo and apartment dwellers are faced with containers or p-patches as their only prospects for vibrant gardens. Homeowners can be overwhelmed by yet-another-garden-project. Together, we make a great team.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiserearth.org has a list of Salmon Safe Farms<\/a><\/q> in Washington State. These farms use sustainable, organic methods. Some deliver their products, some sell at local fairs, and some have you come pick it up. See if there’s one that suits your needs. Also see the link to localharvest.org above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do you have a fruit tree or garden that produces more than you can use? Gleaning can help share the wealth.<\/div>\n\n\n\n

On June 2, 2008, the Seattle PI published an article titled Urban farming sprouts in Seattle<\/a> And on June 3, 2008, Growing in Seattle: Food aid from the home front<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Harvest of Southwest Seattle<\/a> increases access to urban fruits and vegetables for all of our neighbors in West Seattle and White Center.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solid Ground<\/a> was founded in 1974 by community leaders and concerned citizens of one of Seattle’s then most economically devastated neighborhoods, Fremont. Originally called the Fremont Public Association, our services \u2014 emergency food bank, clothing bank, and employment program \u2014 reflected the desperate needs and the determined response of a mobilized and committed neighborhood.<\/q> They sponsor the following 2 programs.
Lettuce Link<\/a> (an innovative food and gardening program growing and giving since 1988) creates access to fresh, nutritious and organic produce, seeds, and gardening information for low-income families in Seattle. We work to educate the community about food security and sustainable food production.<\/q>
Fruit is a valuable community resource. In 2007, Community Fruit Tree Harvest<\/a> volunteers harvested more than 10,000 pounds of apples, plums, and pears from Seattle fruit trees and delivered it to people with limited access to organic produce.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Library: Movies, DVDs, books and other materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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