The country's capital is not just the center of national politics, but home to nearly 600,000 people, some of whom are living a green lifestyle and taking part in green activities. From the most local neighborhood activities to gatherings of international import, Washingtonians are doing a lot to reduce the city's carbon footprint. Whether you have been taking part in green activities for a long time or wish to have a greener lifestyle, there are plenty of choices in Washington.
Adopt-A-Block
The District of Columbia sponsors the Clean City Initiative. It focuses on projects that get residents involved in cleaning up the capital. One of the initiatives is the Adopt-A-Block program. Through this program you can organize your block to clean up, plant, compost, and get stray animals the help they need. It gives everyone the opportunity to make get to know the neighbors and make a difference in their own backyard.
Green Festival
The Green Festival is the largest sustainability event in the world. It is a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America. It is a conference that brings together green thinkers from all over the world to explore new ways to live sustainably. Business and community leaders as well as individuals gather in Washington D.C. for discussion, introducing new products and concepts and form new bonds. Workshops and films, lectures, round tables and cultural activities fill out the event..
Green Meet-ups
A good way to get connected with other green thinkers is in Washington area meet-up. One of these is hosted by Carbon Free, a non-profit organization that brings volunteers together to learn and teach how to reduce carbon emissions, and adopt renewable energy. Social networking meet-ups use modern technology and old-fashioned people power to share knowledge and resources.
Environmental Film Fest
The Environmental Film Festival takes place in Washington annually. It presents dozens of films that explore environmental issues, the natural world and sustainable living. Volunteer are alway needed at the festival both in the planning phase and at the time of the festival. You can also host a festival time gathering inviting your friends and neighbors to view the films and discuss them.
Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
Join more than 60,000 volunteers to get dirty and clean up the Potomac. This event takes place all over the Potomac River watershed where volunteers take more than 200 tons of trash from river areas. A recent Cleanup netted 15 tons of recyclables. The event not only goes a long way to improving the life of the watershed, but is also a good green way to get some exercise and make a lasting contribution.
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