Environment

DC Attorney General “sued the United States for its deliberate and ongoing pollution of the Anacostia River”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jim Havard

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued the United States for its deliberate and ongoing pollution of the Anacostia River, the District of Columbia’s most vital natural resource. For over 150 years, the United States used the River as a cost-free dumping ground for toxic waste and chemicals, including cancer-causing PCBs, dangerous pesticides like chlordane, and heavy metals. In its lawsuit, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks to require the federal government to pay to clean up the River to protect District residents from ongoing threats to their health and safety and to make the River safe again for fishing, swimming, and wildlife. (more…)

“persons who eat fish caught in the District of Columbia’s Potomac and Anacostia Rivers need to consider eating less of those fish”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Erin

Speaking of fishing curiosities…

From DOEE:

“The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has recently completed a tissue study of fish caught in DC waters. Results of the study indicate that persons who eat fish caught in the District of Columbia’s Potomac and Anacostia Rivers need to consider eating less of those fish. This notice does not pertain to fish purchased from restaurants, fish vendors, or supermarkets. (more…)

Leaf Season Collection Tips for Preparing Leaves for the Leaf Vacuum and Where to Compost Your Pumpkins!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

From the Mayor’s office:

“Residents can find weekly leaf collection updates every Friday through DPW’s online leaf tracker at dpw.dc.gov/leaf or by calling the DPW Leaf Line at (202) 671-LEAF (5323). The tracker will be updated every Friday with more precise information on scheduled collection.

In addition to the trackers, leaf collection teams will distribute door hangers in advance to alert residents that they are entering their two-week collection window. Residents should rake leaves to the curb or tree box in front of their home the weekend before their scheduled collection week. On collection days, residents should avoid parking along curb lanes to ensure efficient leaf vacuuming.

Leaf collections will occur twice in each neighborhood for residents who receive DPW trash and recycling services.

Leaf Season Collection Tips for Preparing Leaves for the Leaf Vacuum (more…)

“Attorney General Schwalb Sues Fort Myer Construction Company For Polluting District Waterways”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a lawsuit against Fort Myer Construction Company (Fort Myer), one of the region’s largest road paving and infrastructure construction companies, for illegally contaminating the District’s stormwater system with pollutants in violation of the Water Pollution Control Act (WPCA). (more…)

“DOEE Starts Work to Upgrade Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Ward 7”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Speakers participate in ceremonial groundbreaking of electric vehicle charging station in Northeast DC. From left: John Thomas (District Department of Transportation), Ariel Emata (Transco), Linda Bailey (Joint Office of Energy and Transportation), Deputy Administrator Kristin White (Federal Highway Administration), Director Richard Jackson (DC Department of Energy and Environment). (Photo Credit: DDOT)”

From the Department of Energy and Environment:

“The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) announced that it has started work to repair and upgrade an inoperable electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Ward 7 that, when complete, will have higher charging capacity and be available to the public 24/7. This project is funded by a grant that DOEE received from the U.S. Department of Transportation. (more…)

“DC startup delivers your food without the waste”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“When you order through To Go Green, a new restaurant delivery service powered by Uber, your food arrives in reusable containers instead of the typical single-use packaging. You have 3 weeks to return your containers at your door or in person to any participating restaurant to avoid being charged for the containers. Upon return, your containers will be cleaned and reused just like on-site dishware. (more…)

“Celebrating 10 Years: Parachute’s Upcycling Initiative in DC”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Parachute

From an email:

“About The Program

This summer, Parachute will launch in-store textile recycling for the very first time across its fleet of retail stores nationwide so that consumers can finally have an alternative to putting their beloved textiles in a dumpster. Parachute will accept sheets, towels, pillows, and robes in any condition, from any brand. As long as they’re freshly washed, they can be accepted with stains, breaks, or rips. With the help of partners at SuperCircle, Parachute will sort and recycle donated items for a second life – from new textiles to new projects, including furniture batting, insulation, and padding – sending nothing to landfill. In return, customers will receive a rare 15% discount code towards their next Parachute purchase.

Why We’re Doing This (more…)

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