About Brandon Fuller
Brandon Fuller works at the intersection of environmental policy and communications. Currently, he publishes a blog on environmental issues and green living that has been featured in the Washington Post Express, Washingtonian.com, GreenPlanet.com and more. He is also a member of the advisory committee for CarbonFreeDC, a grassroots initiative dedicated to mobilizing DC-area residents to dramatically reduce local carbon emissions. He recently earned a law degree in environmental law and policy and has served as both a Law Clerk and Legislative Assistant for the State of Florida.
- by Brandon Fuller on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
If you’re interested in getting more involved in the environmental movement locally, there are plenty of local environmental organizations to join.
Here are a few examples -
Take an active role in cleaning up Rock Creek by joining Friends of Rock Creek’s Environment (FORCE). This organization works to return Rock Creek to its natural state. A few times each year FORCE hosts clean-up programs at points along the Creek. The organization also educates …
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- by Brandon Fuller on Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Riding a bike in the metropolitan DC area can be rewarding, but also very complicated. Did you know you can bring your bike on the Metro? Did you know you can ride your bike on the sidewalk in some parts of town, but not in others? Did you know a bell or other audible warning device is required in the District?
It’s important to know the law and to know some tips …
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- by Brandon Fuller on Monday, January 26, 2009
Nationally, 32% of total refuse is recycled. In New York, 34% is recycled, in San Jose 60% is. One would think that DC keeps pace with other bigger cities, but that is not the case. DC falls well below the national average with only 22% of our area’s trash being recycled. In a town with so many environmental organizations and environmental activism, this is pretty shameful.
Recycling can be unnecessarily confusing. There are always questions about what can be recycled and …
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