Protect the Peninsula’s Future is a nonprofit public benefit corporation registered in Washington State. Since 1973 they have worked to enhance the quality of life for citizens of the North Olympic Peninsula.
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit
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According to their website, “The Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) is a nonprofit organization that is the Northwest’s leading source of high quality, unbiased pollution prevention (P2) information. PPRC works collaboratively with business, government, non-government organizations, and other sectors to promote environmental protection through pollution prevention. PPRC believes that environmental and economic vitality go hand in hand, and that both are necessary to protect the high quality of life enjoyed in our region.”
The PPRC’s central contributions are:
•Making high quality information available to decision-makers in business and other sectors to help them integrate pollution prevention into their operations
•Identifying P2 obstacles and opportunities through collaborative networking with business, government, and other constituencies
•Catalyzing projects that address project needs, and bringing people and resources together to implement pollution prevention
•Promoting pollution prevention as an essential element of sustainable development strategies
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporations
(206) 352-2050
Coolmom is a non-profit organization that encourages families (specifically with mothers) to join in to combat climate change. They advocate multiple programs such as an activity called “Walking School Bus”, in which a large group of children would walk to school instead of ride the bus. They participate in events to publicize their cause. Coolmom is supported by large scale companies like Safeway and Organic Valley. While their financial information is not available Coolmom is a trustworthy organization. Coolmom is part of the “De-Carbonization of Community” wedge because the organization tries to pass on environmentally friendly ideas and projects to as many people as they can.
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(206) 280-2828
They state that their aim is “ to build a bigger and stronger progressive movement, increase leadership and accountability in politics, and improve peoples’ lives. Combining the power of the Internet with real world action and stronger communications, they bring people and groups together to drive progress forward in Washington State.”
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit
(206) 420-0133
The Environmental Coalition of South Seattle is an organization that began in 1994. ECOSS works primarily in informing families and businesses about how to save money and the planet by using energy conserving tools. ECOSS works in conservation and prevention when it comes to the Environment. They do this through workshops, residential outreach programs and events. They are specifically educating the bi-lingual population in alternative means of operation in their households or work space. ECOSS works hard to relay earth-friendly information to groups of people that would not ordinarily understand or receive it. They are funded through grants and donations, which their financial records reflect were all used on the organization’s efforts. With numerous success stories in South Seattle, ECOSS is an organization that fits into the “efficiency and conservation wedge because it works hard to help non-English speaking families conserve energy and switch to efficient alternatives.
Organization Type: not-for-profit
(206) 767-0432
From their website –
“Advocates for the West is a non-profit environmental law group whose mission is to use law and science to restore streams and watersheds, protect public lands and wildlife, and ensure sustainable communities in Idaho and other western states.”
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(208) 342-7024
Viva Farms “provide new farmers affordable access to education, training and technical assistance; capital and credit; land and markets.” Farmers are given a square mile of farm land to get started. The vegetables are sold in a CSA (community supported agriculture) approach in box shares. Its parent organization is GrowFood.org, a national organization.
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation
(360) 707-3223
They state that the “Faith Action Network (FAN) is a statewide interfaith advocacy 501(c)3 non-profit organization through which thousands of people and 60 congregations across Washington State partner for the common good. They are a voice of the faithful building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.”
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit
(206) 625-9790
Mission statement: Columbia Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect and restore the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean.
Columbia Riverkeeper is a result of two groups, Columbia River United and Clean Water Columbia, which merged in 2000. A public interest group working to protect the Columbia river, they remain a grassroots organization powered by the river communities. Their strategies include pushing for enforcement of environmental laws, hands-on citizen action and community organizing. With these strategies, Columbia Riverkeeper seeks to make a positive difference in water quality as well as climate change as a whole.
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(503) 387-3030
Mission: The purpose of the Northwest Biodiesel Network is to promote the use and benefits of Biodiesel, through awareness campaigns, educational programs, and specific initiatives.
The Northwest Biodiesel Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. They are dedicated to educating the public on current Biodiesel issues, use & availability.
“We represent no one Biodiesel supplier or industry sector; Our goal is to get the best and most current information out to the public in the form of Monthly Meetings, Tabling exposure at local events & fairs, and provide networking opportunities for those in the industry or those simply wanting to find out more about this alternative fuel.”
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation
not indicated on website