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Stump the Science Teacher: Biochar with C6 Forest to Farm
A sustainable approach to lowering wildfire risk and promoting soil and plant health. By: Jenaia Johnson, SNCW board secretary and WHS...
Feb 28, 20234 min read


A Fresh Approach to Laundry
By Betsy Dudash, SNCW board president A new year is a good time to evaluate whether your laundry habits are as gentle on the environment...
Jan 10, 20232 min read


Pop Quiz! Which takes more electricity, AC or heat?
By Jana Fischback, SNCW Executive Director Well, that was quick. I think we’re all a bit shocked from going from summer clothes to...
Nov 10, 20222 min read


A Day in the Sustainable Life
By Madelyn Schwilke, SNCW volunteer and eCampus student at Oregon State University, studying Natural Resources and Sustainability There...
Oct 20, 20224 min read


Methow Recycles is not just for the Methow
Methow Recycles is not just for the Methow: A look at one NCW community’s efforts to reduce waste and promote sustainability in our...
Oct 5, 20223 min read


Are you up for a challenge?
Guest blog by Kris Cameron, a member of ESRAG's Plant Rich Diet Task Force, and Environmental Sustainability Chair for Wenatchee...
Sep 7, 20222 min read


Compost Works for climate goals
By Joan Qazi, SNCW board member Is excessive heat actually excessive anymore? According to the National Weather Service, excessive heat...
Aug 19, 20223 min read


What Can We Do?
The following is a guest blog written by local climate activist Jeanne Poirier. While SNCW is a non-political organization, we recognize...
Aug 9, 20225 min read


Busting EV myths
By Jana Fischback Myths & facts adapted from Randy Brooks of Plug-In NCW, a local EV advocacy group that's a part of the NCW Economic...
Jun 28, 20224 min read


Ready to add "worm farmer" to your resume?
By Jana Fischback Composting food waste is an important way to divert waste from the landfill. It also reduces emissions like methane...
May 18, 20223 min read


The best time to charge your EV in NCW
I'm thrilled to finally be in the EV club after buying a used Nissan Leaf last summer. I knew I immediately wanted to join the efforts of...
Mar 12, 20223 min read


So, you need some gear...
Getting what you need to get outside, sustainably! By Cassie Bodgan-Slemmer, SW board member One of the greatest opportunities we have to...
Mar 12, 20225 min read


2040: Join the Regeneration
By Joan Qazi, SW board member Freezing fog got you down? The climate crisis stressing you out? I have an antidote; maybe more like a...
Mar 12, 20221 min read


Simple, Sustainable Bathroom Swaps
This post is not supported by any of the mentioned brands. You'll find links to Betsy's product recommendations throughout this blog, but...
Mar 12, 20222 min read


Envisioning Sustainability
By Joan Qazi, Sustainable Wenatchee board member It’s the new year, a time for reflecting on what’s done and making commitments for what...
Mar 12, 20222 min read


Giving back to Mother Earth during this season of giving
By Jana Fischback, Executive Director of Sustainable Wenatchee In thinking of how to “green” your holiday season, some stick to shopping...
Mar 12, 20222 min read


Small Washington farm takes on big plastic packaging problem
Adapted from a press release from Diamondback Acres: Local organic farm Diamondback Acres is taking strides to cut plastic pollution by...
Mar 12, 20222 min read


Breathing a little easier
By Jana Fischback, SW Executive Director With fire danger down and the smoke of summer wildfires now a memory, we all take a collective...
Mar 12, 20222 min read


Make a Difference Day is Next Week!
By Joan Qazi, SW board member and WVC faculty While I hope we are trying to make a difference everyday, having a set date to highlight...
Mar 12, 20222 min read


Gleaning: a climate friendly solution for food waste
By Joan Qazi, SW board member What did you think when in early August, the UN called the latest climate report a ‘Code Red for Humanity’?...
Mar 12, 20222 min read
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