Kitsap Bank

This weekend I planted 100 acorn starters for transplant next spring.

The more I read, listen and learn, the more I come to appreciate that the most critical component of reducing our impact on the planet is "less is better". Less buying and consumption of everything reduces carbon output. Eating less meat, but even just eating lower total calories from all sources, requires less energy for production....

I didn't even know there was such a thing as wave and tidal energy, but if you think about it, yes! It makes sense to harness the power of water. Unlike other power sources, wave and tidal energy is very predictable. However, there are also concerns about disturbing sea life and the initial costs. Still a very fascinating topic to study further.

I think e-bike would be great for short trips. I don't mind walking, but sometimes you need to get to a place a little faster. I am not sure I am ready to be a bike commuter though, going on a street with a lot of cars and multiple lanes is outside of my comfort zone.

I stumbled across a documentary on Netflix which was so captivating on this topic. Gather talked about many different tribes and how they are going back to traditions and teaching food sovereignty. Not only is this helping them make connections back to their ancestors, but it is also helping them pass that information on to others and future...

Glass reusable throughout now.

We have already replaced all the lights in our home and have a high efficiency furnace and instant water heater. Our next step is to consider smart thermostat.

There are two advisories in Washington State based on mercury contamination that apply to all water bodies: Northern Pikeminnow: DO NOT EAT. Largemouth and smallmouth bass: Limit to 2 meals per month.

We can all lead by example such as continue to be energy conscious consumers, carpool and take public transportation whenever possible.

During this past week we carpooled to loan signing. We typically carpool to various events which is not only beneficial for the environment but also helps to foster good conversations with co-workers.