Stormwater Solutions?
On March 3rd, ECOSS‘s Executive Director Kevin joined Alex and me in Tacoma to be part of the Northwest Environmental Business Council‘s (NEBC) conference on Managing Stormwater in Washington. Held […]
Why I joined ECOSS – Audrey Chestnutt
Last year when I was looking for a change in jobs, I knew I wanted to get back into the non-profit world because I found more meaning in my day […]
Join the Pioneers of Seattle’s Green Economy
Let’s get the first thing straight – we know that you’ve begun to tighten your belt—we all have. With the economy in recession, we understand that you are even more […]
Did you know?
It was recently announced that 2008 was the coolest year on Earth since 2000. Does that mean global warming is a problem of the past? I don’t think so! 85% […]
A trip to the (greener) salon
Hold your breath, folks – I do not have sustainable hair. I don’t shave my head, nor have I been cultivating dreads. In fact, I like having long hair that […]
‘Clean’ Coal on Hold?
In a reversal of a December Bush-administration memo, the Washington Post reports today that the EPA “said it would reopen the possibility of regulating carbon-dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants.” […]
Mimeography in the 21st century: a blog feature chronicling the final days of the ECOSS copier
DAG NABBIT. I shouldn’ta said anything before. I’ve been hearing all these excited whispers among the young-whipper snappers, and I pulled the ole paper-jam trick until one of them would […]
Small Business Administration changes lay the groundwork for Green Growth
Last week the Small Business Administration announced special financing to small business entrepreneurs who go green using the SBA 504 loan program. For many borrowers the maximum amount changed from […]
Ruminations from ECOSS’ bike nut
Last Spring I organized a small ECOSS team for Bike-to-Work Month, an annual competition that encourages employees of local businesses and organizations to commute by bike. It’s a well-timed event […]
Notes from the Development Desk
ECOSS is gearing up to begin our membership drive! Check your mail and email in the coming weeks for some really exciting partnership announcements, discounts and the opportunity to join […]