Get 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 http://push.pickensplan.com that spotlighted our Feb. meeting of S.L.
Please join us as a "follower". The more, the merrier!
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 www.greendrinks.org for all the informal activities, meeting new people.
Jay
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
City provides direction
Go to this site for article: Lynnwood confronts economic, climate challenges(at http://www.environmentalpriorities.org/media-center/press-clips/lynnwood-confronts-economic-climate-challenges )
Jay
Jay
Saturday, February 21, 2009
City of Lynnwood Efforts
Thank 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.
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.
The following are some other ways that we have been moving toward a greener fleet:
Biodiesel- Many of our diesel vehicles have converted to biodiesel which has less air emissions than regular diesel.
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.
Recycling oil and filters-maintenance staff has been using biodegradable parts cleaner and recycling used oil, oil filters and antifreeze.
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.
Thank you,
Cyndie Eddy
City of Lynnwood
Fleet Specialist
425.670.5169
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.
The following are some other ways that we have been moving toward a greener fleet:
Biodiesel- Many of our diesel vehicles have converted to biodiesel which has less air emissions than regular diesel.
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.
Recycling oil and filters-maintenance staff has been using biodegradable parts cleaner and recycling used oil, oil filters and antifreeze.
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.
Thank you,
Cyndie Eddy
City of Lynnwood
Fleet Specialist
425.670.5169
Connections
For information on other "Sustainable" groups in Puget Sound, go to http://scallopswa.org/.
Also http://www.sustainableedmonds.org/ as our neighbor!
Please visit http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/Content/CityHall.aspx?id=402 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.
In Everett: http://www.SustainableEverett.com and http://greeneverett.wikispaces.com
Also http://www.sustainableedmonds.org/ as our neighbor!
Please visit http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/Content/CityHall.aspx?id=402 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.
In Everett: http://www.SustainableEverett.com and http://greeneverett.wikispaces.com
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Welcome to Sustainable Lynnwood!
What if we could obtain most of our food from local sources, or grow our own?
What if we could encourage our residents to reduce, reuse or recycle more?
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.
Facilitator: Gabrielle
Tech guy: Jay
What if we could encourage our residents to reduce, reuse or recycle more?
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.
Facilitator: Gabrielle
Tech guy: Jay
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