Archive for January, 2012
Bag Bans and Mandatory Recycling: Big Wins for Zero Waste in Alameda County!
On Wednesday night, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority adopted two major Zero Waste ordinances that we are thrilled to announce. The first ordinance requires that larger businesses and multi-family properties recycle. The second prohibits the free distribution of single-use plastic bags at stores that sell packaged food. Read Stopwaste.org’s news release for more details: [...]
Economics of Happiness Screening Next Thursday, 2/2/12
Join us for a film and discussion about The Economics of Happiness, next Thursday, 2/2/12, from 7-9pm. The film describes a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions. On the one hand, an unholy alliance of governments and big business continues to promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power. At the same time, people [...]
Pacha’s Pajamas Comes to the Ecology Center, This Sunday 1/29/12
Join our Farm Fresh Choice crew for some dynamic storytelling with authors Aaron Ableman and Dave Room. Pacha’s Pajamas brings the voices of nature to the stage through story and music, engaging youth in a conversation about the environment and how we depend on each other. Bring the next generation of environmental leaders down to [...]
“Adrift in the Wake of Kyoto” Climate Change Discussion, next Thursday, 1/26/12
The science is clear but there is a serious disconnect with the pace world negotiators are taking to secure a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or in preparing for the grave threats posed by climate change. Join Andy Katz, Sierra Club delegate to the recent UN climate negotiations in Durban and EBMUD Director, [...]
Scion Exchange with California Rare Fruit Growers, this Saturday 1/21/12
Nope, it’s not a sci-fi convention: a scion exchange is a great place to learn about rare fruits, a very delicious part of our local food supply. A scion is the new growth of a fruit tree that can be cut and grafted onto another rootstock, so gardeners trade these twigs to expand the variety [...]
Check Out PEx, a Hub for Jobs, Projects and Ideas with Permaculture Principles
Permaculturexchange.com (PEx) is a new website designed to be a resource for Permaculture and Transition community members. PEx is community-driven, with members posting jobs, Request for Proposals (RFPs), project ideas in the incubator and detailed profiles.
Coming this February, “From Lightbulbs to Legislation,” Our Interactive, Free Climate Change Series
When it comes to climate change, switching out lightbulbs is only part of the solution. In this three-session series of tours and workshops, we’ll explore the many layers of climate solutions, from greywater systems and living roofs to policy making. All are welcome to sign up and those who have attended previous Ecology Center climate [...]
The City of Richmond Launches “Easy Go Richmond” Today!
The City of Richmond held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on January 10, 2012, to launch its new Greenprint Transportation project, “Easy Go Richmond”. The ceremony unveiled the “Easy Go Richmond” program, along with its electric and hybrid vehicles, charging stations and bicycle sharing.
Update on Methyl Iodide Use
Lose the battle, but win the war? The bad news was that methyl iodide was approved for use in California in 2011, over the protests of scientists, environmentalists, and health care experts. But activists have been so effective at publicizing the pesticide’s dangers that growers have been reluctant to use it, and thereby garner bad [...]
Quick round-up of US Climate Policy, 2011
As the year winds down, it’s a good time to take stock of climate policy in the United States. Here’s a quick round up of what happened – or didn’t happen – in 2011.
BASIL Seed Library Work Party, Saturday 1/7/12
Bay Area Seed Interchange Library (BASIL) is looking for collective members to help with this great project. We’ll be processing and filing seeds and organizing the seed library. Join with others interested in promoting local seed saving and sharing. Come get to know us and help for the day or longer. This event is free [...]
