Olympia High School to Host Electric Vehicle Car Show
On Saturday, April 30th from 11am-2pm, a group of over 20 Electric Vehicles (EVs) and their drivers will gather at Olympia High School for an Electric Vehicle Car Show. The event is non-commercial, no sales or promotions of specific models or manufacturers are to be done. Rather, it’s an opportunity for the public to talk [...]
Drive Electric Earth Day EV Show at Olympia High School
Have you considered transitioning to an EV? Gas prices got you pondering making the switch? On Saturday, April 30th you can learn all about electric vehicles from people who own and drive them at the Drive Electric Earth Day EV Show. Interested in how greening schools can make the transition to clean transportation methods? Come see the new Olympia [...]
Washington State’s Bag Ban Began on October 1
Washington's Statewide single-use plastic bag ban goes into effect October 1, 2021. Initially set to go into effect on January 1, 2021, it was delayed due to compliant bag supply shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Plastic bags are a significant contaminant in Washington's recycling facilities, waterways, roadways, and environment. Washington's Plastic Bag Ban [...]
Imagine a Day Without Water on October 21
No water to drink, or wash your hands with. No water to shower, flush the toilet, or do laundry. Hospitals would close without water. Firefighters couldn't put out fires and farmers couldn't water their crops. Disease would spread. This year, we want to help you learn more about where your water comes from and where [...]
The City of Olympia received two awards this year for work on improving its recycling program.
The City of Olympia received two awards this year for work on improving its recycling program. First, the Washington State Recycling Association’s “2021 Public Sector Outreach of the Year Award”. The WSRA is a nonprofit membership organization that has been dedicated to supporting waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting in Washington since 1976. The second [...]
2021 Thurston Green Business Awards
Close to 100 businesses applied for a Thurston Green designation this year and the community will celebrate them at the Chamber's April Forum on Thursday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. on the virtual platform REMO. The virtual event will include a keynote address by Shina Wysocki, an owner of Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar and Vice [...]
Celebrating the Power of Green
Green power is renewable energy made from local resources that are naturally replenishable, like sunlight, water and wind. Green power is within reach for all of us when you enroll in a renewable program at Puget Sound Energy. Participating in one of PSE's renewables programs is also a great way to boost your efforts as [...]
Thurston Green Awards & Expo with Keynote by Rachael Taylor-Tuller of Lost Peacock Creamery
Close to 100 businesses applied for a Thurston Green designation this year and the community will celebrate them at the Chamber's April Forum on Wednesday, April 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hotel RL Olympia. The luncheon will include a keynote address by Rachael Taylor-Tuller, owner of Lost Peacock Creamery. Rachael will share the story [...]