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During Move-Out Madness event, students may exchange, not trash, reusable goods 2011-05-19
WWU to host BALLE event

The national Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) annual conference will be in Bellingham this year from June 14 through 17 at Western Washington University.

2011-05-09
Green Opportunities Expo to present world of 'green' jobs May 11 2011-05-03
Sustainability Office lists Earth Week events at WWU 2011-04-20
Film eyes plastics' effect on the Earth

A special showing of the award-winning environmental documentary film "Bag It" is set for 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, in the Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University.

"Bag It," which examines the effect of plastics on society, is sponsored by Bag It…

2011-03-25
Office of Sustainability urges campus to conserve energy during winter break 2010-12-09
Power Down for the Holiday Break! 2010-12-07
I Heart Bellingham, WA

On Wednesday, lovely little Bellingham, WA captured my heart. The 70,000 person green, hilly NW town already has built up an enviable bicycle mode share of six percent. Are they satisfied? Of course not. Their dedication to green sustainable living is deep and sincere, and they know they can…

2010-10-25
WWU starts Climate Action Plan

Western Washington University, which has long been involved in environmental education and sustainability, now has a plan on how it can help address climate change and be an even better steward of the environment.

The university's Board of Trustees recently approved a Climate Action…

2010-07-13
RE Sources honors Whatcom County residents who protect environment

"Eight Whatcom County residents who protected salmon, encouraged food composting, worked against sprawl and otherwise helped the planet - in the field, boardrooms and classrooms - will be honored as environmental heroes.

Bellingham-based RE Sources for Sustainable Communities…

2010-04-19
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