Category Archives: Sustainability

News, updates and tips related to sustainability.

Sustainable Fashion Tips: Buy Smart, Fix Instead of Nix, and Pass It On!

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Have you recently found yourself with old clothes and didn’t know what to do with them? It’s likely, as the average person in the United States discards 80 pounds (36 kilograms) of clothing every year. Unfortunately, 85 percent of clothing ends up in the landfill, even though most of it could be reused, recycled by reclaiming the fabric, or downcycled … Continue reading Sustainable Fashion Tips: Buy Smart, Fix Instead of Nix, and Pass It On!→

LWPTSA Council Opposes Initiative 2117

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The LWPTSA Council board and membership have voted to oppose Initiative 2117, aligning with the Washington State PTA. This initiative would repeal the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), a vital policy that funds projects improving school infrastructure, clean energy, and student health and safety. Continue reading LWPTSA Council Opposes Initiative 2117→

LWPTSA Council Board of Directors Adopts Sustainability Statement

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LWPTSA Council Board of Directors Statement on Sustainability

At their March 16, 2023, meeting, the Lake Washington PTSA Council Board of Directors voted to adopt a formal statement on sustainability in the Lake Washington School District, as follows: As part of our mission to advocate for the health, Continue reading LWPTSA Council Board of Directors Adopts Sustainability Statement→

Council Green Tip: Planning Sustainable PTA Events with Food

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One-third of all greenhouse gas emissions are generated by food systems. In lunch rooms, our students practice reducing waste and ensuring food scraps don’t end up in landfills. Here’s how PTAs can support these efforts, as we host many events—fundraisers, Continue reading Council Green Tip: Planning Sustainable PTA Events with Food→