sustainability

  • New Year’s Resolution- To be More Eco-Friendly

    ~posted by Selby With a new year come new year’s resolutions. Whether you want to learn to carve wood, invest in the stock market or create a will, the library probably has something to help you. One of my resolutions is to be more environmentally friendly. After reading the first two books below, I was… Continue reading

  • Why Rain Gardening might be right for you!

    Most people have heard the term ‘rain garden,’ but how many really know what that means?  Rain gardens are simply shallow depressions (6-12 inches deep) that gather and filter runoff from roofs and driveways when it rains.  Continue reading

  • Clean and Green

    Clean and Green

    Who knew how much you could do with white vinegar and baking soda? If you are like me, you have an accumulation of various cleaning supplies clustered under your kitchen sink. My place always needs cleaning, so I have tried many products over the years. I now want to use green cleaning materials so that… Continue reading

  • Sense and Sustainability Programs at the Capitol Hill Branch

    We’re probably all searching for the magic bullet when it comes to the economy. And while there’s not much that we can do on a macro level, we just might be able to change things on our own personal micro level. Where do we start? A good place would be the Personal Finance program at… Continue reading

  • Living Urban & Living Green

    The greening of Seattle isn’t really new.  People have been practicing the art of green living in our emerald city for some time.  There are a range of organizations and guide books providing ideas, inspiration, and support for people exploring the various shades of green living. Green urban living has an aesthetic all its own. … Continue reading