Sustainability in the DMV

Clean Energy

The Green Guild Biodiesel Co-op is a members-only producer of B99 sustainable fuel located in Riverdale, MD.  

Weatherize DC is organizing and coordinating DC residents, workers, and small businesses to retrofit homes for reduced carbon consumption while also providing good green jobs. 

The Mt. Pleasant Solar Coop works together to make it easier to install solar energy panels by buying in bulk and sharing labor.  

Bicycles

The Mt. Rainier Bike coop teaches bike repair to youth and adults, sells used and refurbished bikes, and runs programs to create a more inclusive and responsible bicycling community. 

The Petworth Bike coop is a new group that runs a free bike repair clinic every Saturday from noon to 3pm. 

Food and Farms

Clagett Farm is an organic, sustainable farm in Upper Morlboro that runs a Community Supported Agriculture program, and offers free shares of vegetables to people who volunteer. 

Washington Gardener has a great list of community gardens in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. 

This website has a good list of farmers' markets in the greater DC area organized by day and time. 

Activism

DC Rising Tide is a local affiliate of Rising Tide North America, a radical grassroots environmental action and education group.  

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network is a grassroots environmental nonprofit dedicated to fighting global warming in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.