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Author Profiles

Sacha Cohen

is a Washington, DC-based writer and founder of DCGoingGreen.net and www.grassfedmediadc.com. She has written about sustainable travel, green buildings, and green communities for such outlets as The Washington Post and Planet Green.

BY THIS AUTHOR

Bus Idling Improvements School Bus Idling Harm

Cut School Bus Idling to Improve Air Quality, Save Tax Dollars

Bus and truck drivers who let their engines idle pollute your neighborhood. Get them to turn off the idle habit. Read More

Progress K
Effort Med 5-10 hours/wk
Investment Low $200/yr (brochures and handouts)
Added to Binder
Neighborhood Walking Programs Community Walking Programs

Walking Programs That Get You and Your Neighbors to Use Foot Power

Fun walking programs get your neighbors walking to shops, restaurants, schools, and workplaces. Read More

Progress H C E K
Value Added High $4,000-$34,000 (walkable locale)
Effort Med 1 wk (run walk-to-school day)
Added to Binder
Make My Neighborhood More Walkable

Boost Your Neighborhood’s Walkability

You can’t move your neighborhood closer to shops, restaurants, and offices, but if you can improve its walkability, you might make it more valuable. Read More

Progress H C E K
Value Added High $4,000-$34,000 (walkable locale)
Effort Low 5 mins/walk to pick up trash
Added to Binder
Walkability Raises Home Prices

Does Walkability Raise Property Values?

Your property value will be higher if you live in a community where you can quickly and comfortably walk from your home to schools, parks, and stores. Read More

Progress H C E K
Value Added High $4,000-$34,000
Added to Binder
Christmas Tree Recycling Program Recycle Christmas Trees

Start a Christmas Tree Recycling Program

A Christmas tree recycling program is good for the environment as well as your peace of mind. Read More

Progress C E K
Effort Med 40 hrs (lead volunteer)
Investment Low $100 (promo materials)
Added to Binder