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Snohomish Mutual Credit System Monthly Potluck for members and interested non-members is on

Skipley Farm in Snohomish this month!
Come meet a local farmer and get involved in our own local economy system!

This will be our fourth monthly potluck. We'll meet and greet at 6:00 pm, eat at 6:30 pm, and offer a presentation at 7:00 pm, followed by Q&A. Attendees are invited to bring a dish to share.

Bring your own plate, cup, and silverware to reduce clean-up and eliminate waste. See map and directions.http://snohomishmutualcredit.com/calendar.php

Also can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Snohomish-Mutual-Credit-System/288377341222388

Aug 8th - Green Drinks - Host is Cedar Grove Composting

Come enjoy us for Green Drinks this month Aug 8th from 5 to 7pm at Cedar Grove Composting in Everett. Cedar Grove Composting is an internationally known,  state of the art composting facility that transforms yard waste and food waste into earth-friendly compost. 

 
Cedar Grove Everett has hosted over 5000 people from 17 countries since it opened in 2004. Come learn more about the processes, technology, and products made from local residential and commercial inputs once destined for the landfill.  Take a tour of the facility during Green Drinks.

Soils for Salmon - Builders, developers, and landscapers are adopting practices that preserve and improve the soil on building sites, and protect waterways, and local governments are beginning to require it. click here for more info

3620 36th Pl NE

Everett, WA

click for directions

877-764-5748

Click here to print your full invitation

 

March - Living Sustainably in Snohomish County

Read March Living Sustainably in Snohomish County click here

Coal Trains in Snohomish County

Have your voice heard on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 3-15 at the Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth Avenue in Marysville at 6:30 p.m.about the development of  a new coal export facility at Cherry Point, north of Bellingham. 20 or more trains that are 1 1/2 miles long traveling the length of our state and through Snohomish County to Cherry Point.

There are 12 railroad crossings in Marysville alone - think of all of the traffic congestion and blocked businesses during the time these trains are traveling through. 130+ cars and 2 extra-large engines at either end make these noisier than normal as well. Freight trains are good - economical and environmentally sound, but these coal trains are beyond the normal freight train. Read about it in the Green News click here

New Green Pages for Snohomish County

The Green Business Directory Snohomish County has just come online and we'd like you to or those you know to be a part of it.


LSISC Newsletter since 2007, and we have been showcasing businesses and community groups on the side bar at no cost. There has been very little $$ support to sustain the Newsletter which has been sent out for the past 5 years. Many who are living sustainably/ green, have been asking for a green directory in Snohomish County, but no one had stepped up to get it done. 


"Who are and where are" the Green business in Snohomish County?


So, producing the Green Directory will help to offset the Internet and time expense of the newsletter, plus create a directory that everyone, even those who are not on the e-list, can use. 


Please help us get the word out to all you think businesses and organiztion would benefit to have an ad in the Green Business Directory in Snohomish County.Ads are for the year and collected via paperless payments on paypal whenever possible. 


Ad structure can be found at http://greenbusinessdirectorysnohomishcounty.com/classifieds/advertise


Banner advertising is also available.  All Advertisers will be on the Featured Business page which is the blog.


Thank you to Everyone who has already "gone green" with their ad! 

What is a Transition Town?

Transition, Ready or Not

• Have you hear of Transition Towns and wondered what they are?  
• Have you wondered where this economy is going and if it will ever be normal again?  
• Do you sometimes think we'd be better off if we could focus on our families and friends, rather than the frenzy that is life in America today? 

If you answered "yes!" to any of those questions, we have information for you that could be life-changing!  Tune in to The Power of Peace on KSER, 90.7 FM (or kser.org on the web) on Monday, December 5th at 6:00 pm and listen to inspiring local activist and teacher Jackie Minchew talk about "Transition, Ready or Not!"


Don't let the "ready or not" part scare you; it may just turn out to be the best thing that's ever happened!

Newsletter is ready to Read for September 2011

So many things going on sustainable in Snohomish County, plan to attend at least one thing.

click here to read the LSISC Newsletter this month.

August Newsletter is Ready to Read

August Newsletter has just been released. So much going on here in Snohomish County and surrounding areas.


click here to read the Newsletter


photo by Gary Purves

June Newsletter 2011

Photo from the Everett Herald

Volunteers of America on an annual basis to grow food for our hungry neighbors in Everett and greater Snohomish County.

Several neighborhoods will be working together to develop a large grant application to be consider this summer. By late summer, we hope to be able to put in considerable improvements for next summer.  click here to learn more and become involved with this project.

January 2011 Newsletter

 

photo courtesy of Gary Purves

Join Transition Port Gardner

January 9th from 12:30 to 3pm for Potlucks with a Purpose at UCC in Everett. This month Marilene Richardson of SongCroft.com will be the guest speaker hoping to inspire all in a new way of  thinking about everyday life. Plan to bring a dish to share and your picnic ware, so a Zerowaste event is achieved. click here to find out more

NEW:Green News Online in Snohomish County
 

Snohomish County now has a Green Newspaper:  www.transitionportgardner.org/news comes on line this week with news about projects that are happening in Snohomish County and nearby.  Dean Smith, editor is doing this as a project for Transition port Gardner and Carbon Masters.

The site will carry daily stories for those who want to make their lives more sustainable.  "News for them that's thinking from them that's doing," says Smith.  This week's front pages contains articles about urban farming, solar power, electric cars and the coal trains that are passing through the county. 

Click here to add your group to the Transition Port Gardner Networking list.

To read the the January Newsletter click the button

December 2010 Is Ready to Read

Photo Gary Purves

"When we tug at a single thing in nature, we find it attached to the rest of the world."
John Muir

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Understand Fair Trade Organic and Shade Grown Coffee Take 5 to listen to the interview.  click here

As an artisan coffee roaster, I often receive requests and orders for “Fair Trade-Organic-Shade Grown” coffees.In an effort to assist and educate our friends and customers, I like to take the time and explain the differences.  We often read and hear about Organic, Shade Grown and Fair Trade Coffees.  While these terms are often used cohesively, they are in fact are separate and distinct.  To better understand these differences let’s visit each individually.

click here to read more

Rick MacDonald, Blue Stilly Coffee Roasters www.bluestilly.com

November Issue is Available to Read Online

 photo by Gary Purves of the Snohomish River Summer 2010

http://community.icontact.com/p/livingsustainablyinsnohomish/newsletters/march-2008/posts/living-sustainably-in-snoco-november-newsletter-20102

Transition Port Gardner

 

Join Transition Port Gardner on November 14th at Kleisick Farms. No movie this month. Instead, a real live farmer! Come and hear the farmer talk about organic gardening, farming and life. www.klesickfamilyfarm.com

September Newsletter is Online to Read

October 2009 350.org Tree Planting at Forest Park

 "When we tug at a single thing in nature,

we find it attached to the rest of the world."
John Muir

click here to read online

August Newsletter is Now Online

RETHINK/REUSE/RECYCLE

E-Wastes is a Certified Processor
of E-Cycle Washington

Since 2009 Washington has had a FREE, convenient and environmentally responsible recycling program for computers, monitor laptops and televisions.  E-Wastes.com in Lynnwood is part of the E-Cycle Program of Washington, who’s mission is to recycle end-of-live electronics in a safe and environmentally sound manner. They do not export any unprocessed end-of-life electronics to underdeveloped countries.

Listen to Mary Reading, a woman owned e-cycle business in Lynnwood, WA. www.e-wastes.com or call 425-239-4118 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              425-239-4118     

 Click here to view the August Newsletter

July Newsletter Is NOW Available to Read Online

"It is often said that water crisis and scarcities will at some point lead to armed conflict. Whatever else divides the human community, whether we live upstream or downstream, in cities or in rural areas, water issues - the global water cycle itself - should link us in a common effort to protect and share it equitably, sustainably and peacefully. "
Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations

Riverside Neighborhood is sponsoring the first ever chicken coop tour in Everett. This self-guided tour will give tour-goers the opportunity to see how city dwellers raise their chickens, view a variety of coop designs, ask fowl questions and learn about backyard chicken keeping. 

This and some much more:
http://community.icontact.com/p/livingsustainablyinsnohomish/newsletters/march-2008/posts/living-sustainably-in-snohomish-county-july-2010

May Newsletter is Online

Olivia Park School Garden Has Been Reclaimed
By Eric Stevick Herald Writer

The Mukilteo district school’s project is equal parts science lesson, civics lesson and neighborhood reclamation.

 

One volunteer, John Hunkele, cleared out the blackberry vines — 19,000 pounds worth — with a machete. Beneath the brambles were several apple and pear trees that had been planted a dozen years ago.Many people are stepping forward to help or donate to the community garden. A greenhouse has been given to the effort as well as a handmade mosaic paver compass. In the works is a weather vane in the shape of a polar bear, the school mascot.

The garden will include a mix of short- and long-term crops, including potatoes, corn, squash, cucumbers, beets and carrots as well as currants, huckleberries, nuts, figs, strawberries and raspberries. click here to continue reading

 

Watch the video click here

Click below to read the May Newsletter
http://community.icontact.com/p/livingsustainablyinsnohomish/newsletters/march-2008/posts/living-sustainably-in-snohomish-county-may-2010

Bottled Beverage Company Looking to Open up Facility in Everett

At Wednesday evening’s Everett City Council meeting, Steve Winter of Tethys Enterprises unveiled before the public his company’s proposal to start up a bottled beverage company in North Everett. Winter described the proposed facility as “environmentally responsible” which would utilize fully compostable bio-degradable plastic bottles. 

“This plant will position Everett as the global leader in environmentally responsible beverage manufacturing and distribution,” Winter said.

The proposed 1 million square foot facility could create up to 1,000 jobs with a projected payroll of over $61 million. 
 


“We have a great opportunity to have a very clean industry,” commented Mayor Ray Stephanson on Wednesday.

click here to read more

March 2010 Newsletter is ONLINE

March Newsletter is up online


click here to go to the link

Green Remodel Book

Green Remodel Book is Now Available

Jacqueline Powers of Powers Design Company who has 20 years experience in interior design has recently released a self published book about "green remodeling".  The book is designed to be used as a workbook for individuals to use when doing their own "green remodel".

Jacqueline will be at Elliot Bay Books in Seattle at 7pm on Jan. 20th.  Speaking about sustainable remodeling and my book. 


The book is $19.95 available in Everett at Apothecary in Thyme 2531 Broadway, and at the Edmonds Book Store in Edmonds..

 

To get your copy or to find out more call 425-771-7715 or e-mail jacuqeline@powersdesignco.com.

Newsletter for January 2010

If you haven't subscribed to the Monthly Newsletter here is the January Link

November Green Drinks Snohomish County 2009