Every morning Tidepool brings you the latest news about the environment, community, and economic development. It's the news that crosses state and international boundaries and shapes the lives of people living on the Northwest rain forest. Tidepool also brings you original news and commentary every week. This site will include resources for businesses interested in waste reduction and recycling tips from those actively working in this field. It assists organizations in obtaining cost savings, competitive advantages and reduced environmental impacts through the application of the tools of industrial ecology coupled with the use of Zero Waste visionary goal.
Emphasis is placed on full systems-thinking, management systems and green chemistry.
The ZWA provides management support, training and education, and technical services including a research and a resource clearinghouse that identifies resources to help organizations wishing to reduce their environmental impacts. Whether you are buying or renovating a house, greening your own home or building from the ground up, you can support a more sustainable environment through your choice of floor plan, construction methods and materials. Here we present actions you can take to make your home a better place to live. The purpose of the Center is to acquaint you with some of the major considerations when building, buying, or remodeling a home so as to have a gentle effect on the environment. Our Center will introduce you to some of the energy-saving materials and ideas available that you can use in your home and business.