CPTC Sustainability's Page

With classes beginning again at Clover Park following the summer break, the Institute is gearing up for another productive year advocating for environmental and economic sustainability in Pierce County. We have just wrapped up what we think is a terrific proposal for stimulus funding from the Department of La… Continue

As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility programs, many businesses have began buying carbon credits in order to offset their inefficiencies. The motivation for buying carbon credits is that it sometimes cost less to offset a firms carbon footprint with a credit than to reduce consumption. The carbon credits that the businesses purchase are derived from carbon reductions or savings that are a result of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reforestation projects that other companies or… Continue

For those of you who have trouble deciphering truly green products from those that have been greenwashed, or wonder how socially responsible the company that makes a product is, GoodGuide can help. The website, which is still i… Continue

Before you plan your next vacation, you may want to visit www.environmentallyfriendlyhotels.com. The website allows you to search a location and view hotels within that area that are making efforts to reduce their environmental impact. Because all efforts to operate sustainably are not equal, the hotels are rated based on their greenness and you can view a list of green practices that they partake in. While you may not want… Continue

There are two reasons why you should consider switching from conventional to natural sunblock; your personal health, and the health of the environment. Similar to many other consumer products that have been used for years, conventional sunblocks contain potentially harmful chemicals, a… Continue