Thanks to Lisa, a Green Neighbors member, we have decided to kick the plastic straw habit via the #refusethestraw campaign, and Lisa has made up a mini-flyer that you can hand out (or carry with you and just show) waiters, friends, etc as to why one should “refuse the straw.” document: no straw green neighbors […]
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For the fifth year running, Green Neighbors is participating in the Chesapeake Climate Action Network Polar Bear Plunge at National Harbor in January. January 27th to be precise, when it really, really gets cold. We are jumping into the freezing waters of National Harbor to raise money to help CCAN continue its fabulous work. If […]
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The last two months have been horrendous tragedies for many folks. Our friends at Climate Justice have put together a list of potential assistance networks you can donate to help out. Also, see our previous post about helping Hurricane Harvey victims – especially those who suffer from environmental injustice. —————— With recent news of Mexico […]
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Come to Celebrate Petworth this Saturday! Enjoy live music including jazz, rock and acapella, kids’ performances, a dog show, lots of local vendors, non-profits and delicious food trucks. Learn about the history of Petworth, play in a basketball tournament, and participate in a fun run! And experience Petworthpalooza, a local music stage!” Be sure to […]
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We had a great evening last night planning our booth for the Petworth Community Market. Please come visit us this Saturday. 4100 9th Street, 9 am – 1 pm. https://www.facebook.com/petworthcommunitymarket/
Major marches are coming up, and there will be more than a week of action here in DC, not only centered around the March for Science on April 22, the People’s Climate March (PCM) on April 29, and a May Day march for immigrant and worker rights on May 1. There will be loads of panel discussions, performances, teach-ins, […]
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So I kindof failed my resolution to write this article in January, but of course there was the excitement of January to get past: First, there was New Year’s and the gathering of some of our members’ resolutions. Then, there was the inauguration to get through. After that, the great experience that was the Women’s […]
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Green events in January 2017 We would like to note that though Green Neighbors is a non-partisan group, we are including information about protests of Trump’s inauguration because of his denial of climate change, the appointment of six key members of his cabinet who are climate-deniers or strong anti-environmentalists, and the multiple threats that this […]
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Green Neighbors organized a community meeting in September of 2016 regarding the lead in DC’s drinking water. Presenters included Claudia Barragan, Chair of the Environmental Justice Committee, DC Chapter of the Sierra Club, and Paul Schwartz, Campaign for Lead Free Water. It was fascinating, and somewhat scary meeting. Although we don’t have the minutes up […]
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With minimal effort, you can make smart choices regarding the seafood you purchase or consume. Smart seafood choices affect your health, the environment, the economy, and future generations. When purchasing seafood at a market, look for eco-labels or ask the vendor for sustainable and safe options. At a restaurant, if a menu does not specify […]
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