Category Archives: Positive Action

Facing the Future

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According to their website, Facing the Future “is a nonprofit leader whose mission is to create tools for educators that equip and motivate students to develop critical thinking skills, build global awareness and engage in positive solutions for a sustainable future.”

Their mission:  To learn about our strategic objectives and the metrics by which we evaluate our success.

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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206-264-1503

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1904 Third Avenue, Suite 510, Seattle, WA 98101

Climate Impacts Group

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According to their website “The CIG focuses on the intersection of climate science and public policy/resource management. Key areas of the group’s collective expertise include but are not limited to: downscaling global climate model data; regional climate modeling; hydrologic modeling; water resources and terrestrial/aquatic ecosystem modeling and impacts assessment; coastal impacts assessment; climate change vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning; and outreach and education.”

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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(206) 616-5350

Address

University of Washington P.O. Box 355674

Environmental Fund Of BC

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The Environmental Fund of BC (EFBC) is a registered charity that aims “To protect and restore BC’s natural environment by furthering the capacity of the Environmental Fund of BC’s members’ conservation work.”

 

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(604) 682-3439

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PO Box 2898, Vancouver Main Post Office Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3X4 Canada

Climate Trust

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Mission statement:  The Climate Trust’s mission is to provide expertise, financing, and inspiration to accelerate innovative and effective climate solutions that endure.

Climate Trust hopes to achieve sound climate policy.  By providing carbon credits, voluntary customized climate programs, and climate consulting services, they specialize in climate solutions for governments, utilities and large businesses.

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(503) 238-1915

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The Climate Trust 65 SW Yamhill Street Suite 400 Portland, OR 97204

Conservation Northwest

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Conservation sequesters Carbon and deforestation is a major cause of climate change conservation northwest aims to conserve wild spaces. On their website they state “ today they are ensuring the region is wild enough to support wildlife, from wolves to grizzly bears to mountain caribou. We work with local communities on forest restoration, creating sustainable timber jobs and wilderness protection. We help ensure safe passage for wildlife, including those moving north and south in the Cascades and across the Canadian border, and east and west between the Cascades and Selkirks of the Rockies.”

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(206) 675-9747

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3600 15th Ave W, #101, Seattle, WA 98119

Environmental Coalition of South Seattle

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On the website, their mission states, “ECOSS is a nonprofit organization that encourages urban redevelopment and a healthy environment by providing education, resources and technical assistance to diverse businesses and communities in the Puget Sound region.”

ECOSS was established in 1994 to address challenges over the imbalance of the South Park neighborhood and lower Duwamish River. By bridging the interests of residents, industry, and government, the organization has created a model that is both sustainable and mutually beneficial. Over the years our work has expanded in range and scope as other communities have recognized the benefits of this holistic approach.

Organization Type: Not-for-profit organization

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(206) 767-0432

Address

8201 10th Ave S, #3,Seattle, WA 98108

Propel: Biodiesel and FlexFuel

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Description:

Propel provides biodiesel and Flex Fuel (E85) in the Seattle area as well as in northern and southern California.  Flex Fuel (E85) is a clean-burning mixture of 85% ethanol (derived from fermented starch and sugars) and 15% gasoline.  The biodiesel product is made from sustainable resources such as vegetable oil waste and soybean oil and is compatible with every diesel engine.

Matt Horton, CEO Propel Fuels

“In building the infrastructure for today’s renewable fuel vehicles, we make further progress away from petroleum and help lead America toward a more promising future.”

Climate-Change Related Activities:

  • FlexFuelE85 – Decreases CO2 emissions by 21%
  • Biodiesel – Cleaner emissions and B5%-B99.9% blends
  • Provides Commercial and Public Refueling Stations

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Organization Type: For-Profit Company

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(800) 871-0773

Address

3500 SW Barton St. Seattle, WA 98136

Pedals2People

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According to their site, “Our mission is to use the bicycle as a tool to empower people and build healthier communities. We believe that the bicycle is an approachable, healthy and sustainable option for transportation, and most importantly, it provides a purely enjoyable activity that can strengthen bonds between people. Pedals2People also works to connect with other organizations in order to further extend its ability to recycle, reuse and rehabilitate bicycles back into the local community.”

“We are a community of people who believe bicycles can change the world: one ride, and one person at a time.”

Organization Type: Non-Profit Organization

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(509) 842-6597

Address

1527 E. 16th, Spokane, WA

Futurewise

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“Futurewise is a statewide public interest group working to promote healthy communities and cities while protecting farmland, forests and shorelines.”

Organization Type: Not-for-profit organization

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(206) 343-0681

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816 Second Ave, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98104