Category Archives: Sphere of Effect

Conservation Northwest

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

Address

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

Environmental Coalition of South Seattle

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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Telephone

(206) 767-0432

Address

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

Propel: Biodiesel and FlexFuel

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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Telephone

(800) 871-0773

Address

3500 SW Barton St. Seattle, WA 98136

Pedals2People

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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Telephone

(509) 842-6597

Address

1527 E. 16th, Spokane, WA

EDF Renewable Energy

EDF Renewable Energy has had 25 years of experience working for the development and long term care of wind farms across the United State and Mexico (1 Project).  Their main services are Project Development, Operations and Maintenance, and Asset Management.  They have a renewable energy portfolio of over 70 renewable energy projects.  They have two projects in Klickitat, Washington, and a solar project that they helped develop in Yamhill County, Oregon.

Organization Type: For Profit Corporation

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(888) 903-6926

Address

15445 Innovation Dr. San Diego, CA 92128

Olympia Green Fuels, LLC

Olympia Green Fuels manufactures and distributes biodiesel processors and tank farms from small tanks (100,000 gallons a year) to enormous systems that can produce three million gallons per year. With the equipment they sell, anyone who has access to large amounts of vegetable oil or other triglyceride greases can generate their own biodiesel.

Organization Type: Limited liability company

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Olympia Green Fuels LLC. Suite 140-243 1001 Cooper Pt. Rd. SW Olympia Washington, 98502

EarthCorps

On official website:

“EarthCorps is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 with a mission to build global community through local environmental service. As an AmeriCorps affiliate, EarthCorps provides one-year intensive programs for young adults (18-25) to learn best practices in conservation techniques and develop skills in leading volunteers (ages 8-80).”

EarthCorps inspire communities through local service and make more leaders. In EarthCorps, they value integrity by very hard work, good morality, good ethics, high standards and enjoyment. They also value sustainability, valuing the longevity of the planet. They also value inclusivity, inviting different racial, ethnic, economic, gender and international people. Finally, they value service, showing great leadership, individual empowerment and community.

Organization Type: not-for-profit corporation

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Telephone

(206) 322-9296 x101

Address

6310 NE 74th St, Suite 201E, Seattle, WA 98115

3 Tier

3 Tier is a corporation that does renewable energy risk analysis.  It uses weather science in order to “manage the risk of weather-driven variability.”  They believe that financial success is the key to encouraging companies and people to invest in renewable energy.  3 Tier works in North America, Europe, India, Latin America and the Pacific Rim.  They offer services and products that include energy project feasibility, asset management and energy marketing.

Organization Type: For Profit Corporation

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(206) 325-1573

Address

2001 Sixth Ave. Suite 2100 Seattle, WA 98121

Ecotrust Canada

There mission states: Ecotrust Canada is an enterprising nonprofit whose purpose is to build the conservation economy in coastal BC and beyond. We work at the intersection of conservation and community economic development promoting innovation and providing services for communities, First Nations and enterprises to green and grow their local economies.

Organization Type: For-Profit Corporation

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(604) 682-4141

Address

200 -1238 Homer St. Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2Y5 Canada

Meetup.com

Meetup.com is a carpool networking site that connects users based off of hundreds of user created events called “meetups”.  Users create profiles and then events. They have events and groups in thousands of cities across the world and many in Olympia and the greater Northwest.

Organization Type: For Profit Corporation