tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70690516286633695592012-02-16T00:06:44.954-08:00Jay Burowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06939524966863919665noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069051628663369559.post-86406150248630781842009-03-11T11:21:00.000-07:002009-03-11T11:35:43.731-07:00Get your copy of the plan here: http://ci.lynnwood.wa.us/ECouncilDocs/Items/6637/Sustainable%20Lynnwood4.pdf . I found this by going to Google, typing in: sustainable lynnwood , and it is the first entry on the page. No. 3 entry is my comment on CD1 page of <a href="http://push.pickensplan.com/">http://push.pickensplan.com</a> that spotlighted our Feb. meeting of S.L.<br /><br />Please join us as a "follower". The more, the merrier!<br /><br />We had a great turnout last night at the GreenDrinks party sponsored by Sustainable Edmonds. Thanks to Bob, Janice, and friends. An international group, go to <a href="http://www.greendrinks.org/">www.greendrinks.org</a> for all the informal activities, meeting new people.<br /><br />Jay<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7069051628663369559-8640615024863078184?l=sustainablelynnwood.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jay Burowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06939524966863919665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069051628663369559.post-14334780170825437642009-03-11T11:12:00.000-07:002009-03-11T11:17:46.930-07:00Go to this site for article: Lynnwood confronts economic, climate challenges(at <a href="http://www.environmentalpriorities.org/media-center/press-clips/lynnwood-confronts-economic-climate-challenges">http://www.environmentalpriorities.org/media-center/press-clips/lynnwood-confronts-economic-climate-challenges</a> )<br />Jay<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7069051628663369559-1433478017082543764?l=sustainablelynnwood.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jay Burowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06939524966863919665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069051628663369559.post-91598327121871912332009-02-21T22:37:00.000-08:002009-02-21T22:46:00.170-08:00Thank you for your interest in our City's activities. The City of Lynnwood is committed to being environmentally responsible with our vehicle purchases and fleet staff are actively pursuing ways to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.<br /><br />In 2007, we purchased our first hybrid vehicle and hope to purchase three more by the end of 2010, and others in the future as job requirements and funding permits. Compressed natural gas and E85 fuels have been considered but the distance to obtain them have made them an impractical choice at this time.<br /><br />The following are some other ways that we have been moving toward a greener fleet:<br /><br />Biodiesel- Many of our diesel vehicles have converted to biodiesel which has less air emissions than regular diesel.<br /><br />Diesel Oxidation Catalysts- These devices reduce emissions of particulate matter by at least 20%, hydrocarbons by 50% and carbon monoxide by 40%. We have 21 vehicles fitted with an additional 6 to be installed in 2009.<br /><br />Recycling oil and filters-maintenance staff has been using biodegradable parts cleaner and recycling used oil, oil filters and antifreeze.<br /><br />Idle Reduction- Efforts are being made to reduce idling among fleet operations and increase awareness of the benefits of idle reduction. Idle reduction will improve air quality, extend the life of the engine and save on fuel costs.<br /><br /><br />Thank you,<br />Cyndie Eddy<br />City of Lynnwood<br />Fleet Specialist<br />425.670.5169<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7069051628663369559-9159832712187191233?l=sustainablelynnwood.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jay Burowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06939524966863919665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069051628663369559.post-68561726261920051192009-02-21T21:30:00.000-08:002009-02-21T22:49:01.481-08:00For information on other "Sustainable" groups in Puget Sound, go to <a href="http://scallopswa.org/">http://scallopswa.org/</a>.<br />Also <a href="http://www.sustainableedmonds.org/">http://www.sustainableedmonds.org/</a> as our neighbor!<br /><br />Please visit <a href="http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/Content/CityHall.aspx?id=402">http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/Content/CityHall.aspx?id=402</a> and you can leave a comment. Several of us have asked for them to consider the purchase of hybrid vehicles in the future, and Lisa Utter thanked me for doing that at a recent meeting of theirs. She was at our meeting on Feb. 1.<br /><br />In Everett: <a href="http://www.sustainableeverett.com/">http://www.SustainableEverett.com</a> and <a href="http://greeneverett.wikispaces.com/">http://greeneverett.wikispaces.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7069051628663369559-6856172626192005119?l=sustainablelynnwood.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jay Burowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06939524966863919665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069051628663369559.post-20692882495839007242009-02-08T23:07:00.000-08:002009-02-21T21:28:37.499-08:00What if we could obtain most of our food from local sources, or grow our own?<br />What if we could encourage our residents to reduce, reuse or recycle more?<br /><br />If you support these goals, please join us! We are informal so far, and could use more volunteers. Please let us know of any skills or talents you are willing to contribute.<br /><br />Facilitator: Gabrielle<br />Tech guy: Jay<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7069051628663369559-2069288249583900724?l=sustainablelynnwood.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jay Burowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06939524966863919665noreply@blogger.com0