Seattleites recycling more than ever before
Seattle residents and businesses have hit an all-time high for recycling rates. And from the front yard of a model recycling family in Seattle, Mayor Mike McGinn gave the city a pat on the back:“53...
View Article'Bag your bags' King County says of troublesome plastics
If you’re confused about what to do with the plastic bags you get at grocery stores, you’re not alone. Many people know that they’re bad for the environment and that they can be recycled, but how to...
View ArticleWhat's the best way to dispose of a Christmas tree?
Statewide, recycling for Washington State has reached the highest rates ever. The biggest areas in which people are doing more are in reusing construction materials and composting food waste…and then...
View ArticleSeattle ban on plastic shopping bags kicks in soon
They may be sorely missed by many dog owners in Seattle, who use them for cleaning up after fido. But they pollute our waterways, get stuck in the gears at recycling plants, harm marine wildlife and...
View ArticleReady for a statewide ban on plastic bags?
If you’ve shopped in Seattle lately, you’re probably aware of the ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags that started July 1. Now, you have to bring your own re-usable tote, or pay five cents for a...
View ArticleUnexpected consequence of Seattle's bag ban: Carrying stuff
It’s been a month since single-use plastic shopping bags were banned in Seattle. Now, if you buy groceries, clothes or pretty much anything else, you can either bring your own bag or pay 5 cents for a...
View ArticleSeattleites recycling more than ever before
Seattle residents and businesses have hit an all-time high for recycling rates. And from the front yard of a model recycling family in Seattle, Mayor Mike McGinn gave the city a pat on the back:“53...
View Article'Bag your bags' King County says of troublesome plastics
If you’re confused about what to do with the plastic bags you get at grocery stores, you’re not alone. Many people know that they’re bad for the environment and that they can be recycled, but how to...
View ArticleWhat's the best way to dispose of a Christmas tree?
Statewide, recycling for Washington State has reached the highest rates ever. The biggest areas in which people are doing more are in reusing construction materials and composting food waste…and then...
View ArticleSeattle ban on plastic shopping bags kicks in soon
They may be sorely missed by many dog owners in Seattle, who use them for cleaning up after fido. But they pollute our waterways, get stuck in the gears at recycling plants, harm marine wildlife and...
View ArticleReady for a statewide ban on plastic bags?
If you’ve shopped in Seattle lately, you’re probably aware of the ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags that started July 1. Now, you have to bring your own re-usable tote, or pay five cents for a...
View ArticleUnexpected consequence of Seattle's bag ban: Carrying stuff
It’s been a month since single-use plastic shopping bags were banned in Seattle. Now, if you buy groceries, clothes or pretty much anything else, you can either bring your own bag or pay 5 cents for a...
View ArticleWhy Recycling Wrapping Paper Can Be Tricky Business
The same shiny gift wrap and bright bows that make Christmas presents so enticing are exactly what give recycling centers headaches the day after...» E-Mail This
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