The City of Shoreline is partnering with Washington State University to offer a FREE 7-week climate change education and action series. Join us for all seven weeks in this virtual webinar series or just a few—it’s up to you!
Sign up for each session you would like to attend at: https://wsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FpzSlSzEQjS9k7NBMvEWiA
Overview:
Get first-hand creative tips and tricks to successfully tackle the challenges of those striving for Zero Waste Living. Learn how it is possible to strive for zero waste, how it works with a family of 4 (that includes two teenagers), even during a pandemic! Specific ideas for zero waste options will cover common tasks such as grocery shopping, home areas, including the kitchen, bathroom, personal items, and more!
We all want to look good, even if our favorite sweatpants are currently getting extra use! Wearing beautiful clothes can make us look and feel great! Explore tips on how to revamp your wardrobe on a budget, and how our shopping decisions can decrease our environmental footprint. You do not need to sacrifice style while being sustainable.
Speakers:
Siobhan McComb is a Zero Waste Consultant and Sustainability Educator. She also owns the blog, One Glass Jar. Siobhan began her zero waste lifestyle journey more than 20 years ago. She enjoys teaching zero waste lifestyle classes around the Pacific Northwest and sharing her successful strategies with others around the world via her blog, One Glass Jar. She has traveled the globe and has lived all over the US. She and her family now call their newly founded homestead on Vashon Island, home.
Dr. Patricia Townsend started a brief career as a fashion designer after graduating from Parsons School of Design. She worked in New York City, Italy and Peru as a knitwear designer. These experiences helped her quickly realize that she loved the natural world more than design. Currently, Patricia is an Associate Professor and Natural Resources Extension Specialist at Washington State University. Patricia leads research and outreach on a variety of environmental issues including green infrastructure, plastic pollution, renewable energy, sustainable urban systems, and ecosystem services.
Links:
Siobahn’s Zero Waste Lifestyle Blog: https://oneglassjar.com/about/
