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[cid:image001.jpg@01CF36D1.7AC2DF50] [cid:image005.jpg@01CF36D6.2AD64360] The Problem: In the 2013 Sustainability Survey, 26% of Pierce County employees said they have a personal printer at their work desk. Why Personal Printers are Unsustainable: Personal printers cost the County a lot of money - primarily because of the expensive printer cartridges. Many of these printers can emit unhealthy emissions at your desk and they promote a sedentary work day. Getting rid of your personal printer will make you healthier, limit waste and save money. The Challenge: Every employee who gets rid of their personal printer will be entered in a raffle in early May. County leadership (out of their own pockets) have agreed to provide a $100 gift certificate to El Gaucho and other prizes to the raffle winners of the personal printer challenge. To be eligible you must work with your IT contact and have your printer removed by April 30th. Once you have removed your printer send an email<mailto:rdicks@co.pierce.wa.us?subject=I%20got%20rid%20of%20my%20personal%20printer> to be entered in the raffle. If you have already removed your personal printer in 2014 (Executive McCarthy did) please send an email<mailto:rdicks@co.pierce.wa.us?subject=I%20got%20rid%20of%20my%20personal%20printer> and you will be entered in the contest as well. Winners will be announced in the May newsletter [cid:image003.png@01CF36D1.7AC2DF50] Pierce County forum to discuss farming<http://www.blscourierherald.com/news/244007171.html> Frank Russell Foundation, 16 Others to Drop Fossil Fuel Holdings<http://ai-cio.com/channel/ASSET_ALLOCATION/Frank_Russell_Foundation,_16_Others_to_Drop_Fossil_Fuel_Holdings.html> Board of Park Commissioners Unanimously Vote to Present Parks & Zoo Bond Measure to Voters<http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/news/?id=467> Sound Transit officially OKs route for Tacoma Link expansion<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/27/3070759/sound-transit-officially-oks-route.html#storylink=cpy> Pierce County identifies top health concerns<http://www.blscourierherald.com/news/244009411.html> Composting classes teach residents how to reduce waste at home<http://www.blscourierherald.com/news/247741831.html> Orton Junction off table — farmland to stay<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/04/3027399/orton-junction-off-table-farmland.html?utm_source=March+2014+Farmland+Preservation+Newsletter.&utm_campaign=March+2014&utm_medium=email#storylink=cpy> Sustainability Tip: Fertilizer and lawn chemicals are a major polluter of Puget Sound and our local waterways. If you want to boost your lawn try SoundGro<http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/994>, Tagro<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices/tagro/contact_tagro/> or natural compost. [cid:image004.png@01CF36D1.7AC2DF50] Mysterious epidemic devastates starfish population off the Pacific Coast<http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/mysterious-epidemic-devastates-starfish-population-pacific-coast/> 10 million scallops are dead; Qualicum company lays off staff<http://www.pqbnews.com/news/247092381.html> 2013 was sixth warmest year on record, UN says<http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/feb/05/2013-was-sixth-warmest-year-on-record-un-says> Jewell Visits Mount Rainier, Discusses Climate Change At UW Roundtable<http://www.kplu.org/post/jewell-visits-mount-rainier-discusses-climate-change-uw-roundtable> The Oregon Chub is the First Fish ever taken off the endangered species list<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/04/oregon-chub-endangered-species-list-delisted_n_4723427.html?utm_hp_ref=green> PSE’s coal-fired power plants in Montana in question<http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2022861991_psecolstripxml.html> U.S. to raise fuel efficiency standards for larger trucks<http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/us-to-raise-fuel-efficiency-standards-on-larger-trucks/2014/02/18/945ce298-98bb-11e3-b931-0204122c514b_story.html> Tesla's future rides on a massive battery plant<http://money.cnn.com/2014/02/22/autos/tesla-gigafactory/index.html> Why California's drought is a disaster for your favorite fruits, vegetables, and nuts.<http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/02/wheres-californias-water-going> DOT-111 Rail Tank Cars used To Ship Oil Called ‘Unacceptable’<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/27/dot-111-rail-tank-cars_n_4865960.html?utm_hp_ref=tw> Global Food Waste Now At Shamefully High Levels<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/27/global-food-waste-worldwide_n_4865648.html?utm_hp_ref=tw> [cid:image006.png@01CF36D1.7AC2DF50] Be A Recycling Champion @Work and @Home What Can I Recycle at Work?<http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/4568> [cid:image010.png@01CF384F.7B305290] <http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/4568> If you live in Pierce County the recycling list at home is the same as at work. If you live in Tacoma look here<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=14431> for what you can recycle at home. Sustainability Tip: It’s OK to print out the recycling list if it helps you remember what to recycle at work. [cid:image008.png@01CF36D1.7AC2DF50] The History of Pierce County Agriculture [cid:image002.jpg@01CF36D7.908AFC90]<http://youtu.be/NIOnVh7tBAc> Produced by Pierce County TV, this video set the stage for the forum by showcasing our colorful agricultural roots from yesteryear to today. It introduces viewers to some of the Pierce County farmers who are working to preserve this way of life. [cid:image009.png@01CF36D1.7AC2DF50] March 12th Edible Garden - Starting From Seeds<http://www.piercecountywa.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1032> March 13th Pierce County Yard Waste Class<http://www.piercecountywa.org/index.aspx?NID=1564> March 15th How To Make a Rain Garden<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rain-garden-how-to-tacoma-incentives-program-tickets-10716769145> March 27th Pierce County Food Waste Class<http://www.piercecountywa.org/index.aspx?NID=1564> Sustainability Tip: When mowing your lawn leave the grass on the ground it will act as natural fertilizer<http://home.howstuffworks.com/mulch-vs-bag-grass.htm> for your lawn and no plastic bags are required. Ryan Dicks Pierce County Sustainability Manager Desk - 253-798-8603 Ten Tips for Saving Money & Living Clean<http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=3528>