Learn where your water comes from. Join a Family Tap Water Tour this July and August. This is the 1-hour family-style version of our Signature Tap Water Tour. Popular with multi-generational families, it’s bound to delight young, curious minds with short attention spans and high energy levels. The tour begins with a quick… [ Keep reading ]
NO. Seattle residents cannot recycle foam containers in their curbside recycling containers. Ask your local mail house to see if they’ll reuse foam packaging, or you can take it to Styro Recycle in Renton. Lots of other items that can’t be recycled in your recycling cart can be reused or recycled at… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT is looking for people interested in participating in the Play Streets 2014 pilot program. It’s easy and free to create your own play street! Play streets offer an opportunity to expand the use of our streets and provide more places for people. What is a play street? A play street closes a neighborhood… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (SBAB) is accepting applications for new members to advise the City on the concerns and needs of the growing bicycling community. The volunteer board, which was created by Seattle City Council in 1977, plays an influential role in implementing the Seattle Bicycle Master Plan. The board… [ Keep reading ]
In celebration of Bike Month and perfect springtime weather, the Seattle Department of Transportation is hosting coffee chats around the city to hear what YOU think we can do to encourage more walking and biking in your neighborhoods. 1. Complete a fast and easy online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/neighborhoodgreenways 2. Stop by for Free… [ Keep reading ]
[Repost of April 21 King County News Release ] King County is again offering grants to fund small-scale environmental projects that support the cleanup and protection of the Lower Duwamish Waterway and nearby neighborhoods. Non-profit community groups, tribes, and schools are encouraged to submit applications, which are due by 5 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
Launched in early 2014, the Community Climate Forums are an opportunity for community organizations and residents to meet with City staff and leadership on a quarterly basis for in-depth conversations on Climate Action Plan implementation activities and other city- or community-led environmental initiatives. The second Community Climate Forum will be: Monday, 5/5… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray today released Moving the Needle, an environmental progress report that pulls together Seattle’s key environmental goals and reports on their progress and achievements. “Seattle has been an environmental leader for years, with many laudable environmental goals throughout the city’s offices and departments. Until now, these have all… [ Keep reading ]
Free and fun for the whole family, the NW Green Home Tour 2014 is a self-guided tour featuring 35 healthy and green new homes and remodels in the Seattle area and beyond. Get inspired by projects in all shades of green, from kitchen remodels to cutting-edge new homes. Learn how… [ Keep reading ]
Half of Seattle’s household greenhouse gas emissions are created in the areas of energy, transportation, diet choices and consumption habits. We know you’re all doing great work as individuals to reduce your footprint, but we are also fortunate to have so many community organizations out there promoting actions that address climate… [ Keep reading ]
