Company Visited: Islandwood
Where: Bainbridge Island, Washington
Website: http://islandwood.org
Mission per company’s website: “To provide exceptional learning experiences and to inspire lifelong
environmental and community stewardship.”
Final Thoughts: We met with this person Judy. Previously owned by lumber company. The
company broke ground in 2000 but was not occupied until 2002. It has wetlands
and soil. The building is made with concrete (50% fly-ash) and wood from the
trees that were removed to construct the facility. However there is no natural
gas and are using propane. They offer a 4-day outdoor education program. Low-income
families can enroll and company let them borrow equipment. They have waterless
urinals and decomposing facility for the restrooms. Community is very involved
mainly thru volunteers. College professors and students can actively
participate in their programs too. Learning
sustainability at a young age really impacts the improvement of itself later
on. Sustainable and environmental saving techniques need to be taught at all
level of income people. College involvement plays a big part in the success of
sustainable initiatives. Islandwood is playing a big part in the change that is need to go towards sustainability.
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