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Dec
04

2023 Secondary Student Summit Recap

Overall, the student summit does more than allow students the space to share their ideas – it amplifies them. by Author The morning of our middle and high school student summit has finally arrived! As student groups fill the lobby, we usher them to their tables. No one really knowing all that's in store yet – including me. We begin the summit with ...

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Nov
30

'Tis the season... for holiday leftovers!

Thanksgiving Dinner

A crucial aspect of reducing our ecological footprint during the holidays is minimizing food waste. Food waste in landfills contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbates climate change. On average, Washington state generates 400,000 tons of edible food waste—with over 35,000 tons coming from Clark County alone. By being mindful of our foo...

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