Victory for Safer Sofas!

December 7, 2013 by Ecology Center

Good tidings! The Center for Environmental Health announced that Gov. Jerry Brown approved new standards that protect everyone’s health, by limiting unnecessary exposure to toxic flame retardants. This is a toxicity in the home issue that we have been following for quite some time. Let’s take a moment to celebrate that we can start getting… Read more »

Member Appreciation Sale and Walking Tour, 12/8/13

December 5, 2013 by Ecology Center

We’re three days away from a special day for our members! Current Ecology Center members are invited to come shop our annual Sale Sunday, December 8 from 11 AM – 6 PM. There will be a special discount of 20% off purchases, free giveaways, cider and treats. This year, we’re expanding appreciation by offering a… Read more »

Help Us Remake Our Food System to Distribute Health, not Concentrate Wealth

December 4, 2013 by Ecology Center

Our Executive Director, Martin Bourque, is sharing this message with our community of friends and supporters this month. We are honored to be a part of this community, to share this vision and to work toward a more healthy and just future.
The winter holidays are advertised as a time of abundance: shopping carts full… Read more »

Workshop: Making Holiday Gifts from Reuse Materials, 12/7/13

December 3, 2013 by Ecology Center

Each year around the holidays, we put together workshops and events to help gift-givers source sustainable, local or re-used gifts. Our workshop this Saturday hits the mark to show you how to make affordable, adorable, re-used gifts, and enjoy an afternoon of making. Space is limited, so click here for details and to sign up… Read more »

We’re Thankful for Warm Coats! Coat Drive at Ecology Center Launches 11/29/13 through 12/24/13

November 28, 2013 by Ecology Center

The Ecology Center is partnering with One Warm Coat to host a winter coat drive this holiday season. In the spirit of reuse and giving, bring your gently worn coats to the Ecology Center November 29th – December 24th, and put them in our coat bin. We’ll be donating our collected coats to local organization… Read more »