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Mission 2 - ACCOMPLISHED
Oct 28, 2009

The results are in. Our second Agent Green event was a resounding success. We succeeded in creating the inertia that will allow the Central Co-op's Madison Market to improve its energy...

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What I learned this summer: New Rules of Marketing
Oct 21, 2009

Marketing used to be about getting as many people as possible to see your logo and hear your message. Today, it is about creating a powerful contagious idea. An idea that is so...

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Agent Green
Sep 3, 2009

During the past few months Gabriel and I, with the guidance of our board of directors, have been working on a new program to create change in our region. After weeks of preparation we...

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Carpool to March greendrinks from Kenmore

Submitted by workerbee on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 10:39pm
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Anybody headed to March greendrinks from Kenmore want to share a ride?

Update: President Announces Cash for Caulkers Program

Submitted by AmneH on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 3:39pm
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Yesterday, while at Savannah Technical College, President Obama shared more details for the "HOMESTAR" program.

Weekly Discussion: Can The Public Prevent Corporate Greenwashing?

Submitted by AmneH on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 2:50pm
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A recent post on Fastcompany.com by Jamey Boiter asked the question, "Can brands launch sustainable campaigns without being accused of greenwashing?"

Why Design, Build and Buy Green Buildings?

Submitted by AmneH on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 9:15pm
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Given the current state of the U.S. economy with a 9.7 % unemployment rate in January, it is uncertain when the recession will end. Americans have cut back, businesses have scaled down production and the once rapid growth of the U.S. economy has stumbled. In the midst of the current environmental movement, many people voice that given the recession, now is not the time to spend money on green infrastructure. This post will present a cost-benefit and economic analysis of building green.

What Lebron James and Renewable Energy Have In Common

Submitted by CamPlommer on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 9:00pm
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Depending on who you talk to, Cleveland forward Lebron James may or may not be the best basketball player alive. But nobody can deny his greatness: he scored the last 25 points in a conference finals overtime game against the Detroit pistons; he made a three point shot that tied up last year's conference finals with less than two seconds left in the game; he jumps out of the gym; shoots video game range threes; and practically averages a triple-double.

Green Building

Submitted by adrian Willanger on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 6:14pm
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Built by award winning green builder Martha Rose Construction and designed by noted AIA Architect Craig Anderson. These high-performance homes are located in Shoreline Washington and will be completed in the 1st Qt. of 2010 and are priced from the low $600s. For more information visit

A little about the future of building more efficiently

Submitted by DamonH on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 5:03pm
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A quick look at how we use technology to build more green!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_98ODtki6ZY

Carpool to Bloom?

Submitted by Gina Diamond on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 1:45pm
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Hi friends,

Am looking for Bloom carpool buddies who live near the Greenwood area. Would like to leave by 9. Please call if interested - 206-499-1791.

International Day of Climate Action is TOMORROW

Submitted by kaarina on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 1:19pm
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Tomorrow in West Seattle people are gearing up to help combat climate change by building an edible garden that will supply the public and a food bank with fresh vegetables at the C & P coffee house. CoolMom, C&P Coffee House, Urban Land Army and Sustainable West Seattle are all banding together to create 4 large (3x6 feet) raised garden beds.

C & P coffee is located at: 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136-1515
Phone number: (206) 933-3125

Organic herb wreaths for Fall

Submitted by kaarina on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 1:59pm
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Look, I know it isn't even Halloween yet, but I'm getting anxious...

It is time to face the facts- the waning colors of your garden are telling you to bring the bounty indoors: everlasting flowers, dried leaves, fruits, and grasses are a natural way to decorate for the holidays as well as a way to hold onto the last color of the season.