On February 25, the Office of Sustainability & Environment will launch “Community Climate Forums”, a quarterly opportunity for residents and grassroots sustainability organizations to provide on-going feedback on the City’s climate action work. The forums will be moderated by Jill Simmons, Director of the Office of Sustainability & Environment. The… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle Ed Murray, Mayor Office of Sustainability & Environment Jill Simmons, Director NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: January 8, 2014 Contact: Rebecca Baker, 206.615.1171 Seattle Buildings on Track for Major Energy Savings New Report Reveals Findings from City Energy Benchmarking Law SEATTLE, WA – A… [ Keep reading ]
Light bulbs cannot be recycled in Seattle’s recycling carts – but don’t throw out your burned-out holiday lights – recycle them! Holiday light recycling programs take your old light strands and recycle the copper wire inside them. King County offers a list of nearby locations where you can recycle your holiday lights… [ Keep reading ]
A bikeable city is one where people of all ages and abilities ride bicycles for any trip purpose because it is a convenient, fun, safe, and healthy transportation option. Over the next 20 years, Seattle will add approximately 100,000 new people and jobs within the city limits. One way to… [ Keep reading ]
Peter Dobrovolny, the Seattle 2030 District liaison for the City of Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment, received a Lifetime Achievement award at 2030’s Vision Awards on November 14th, 2013. Peter received a standing ovation for his work as a co-founder of the Seattle 2030 District, during which time he… [ Keep reading ]
Did you miss the Center City Connector Open House? No worries – all open house materials are here – as well as a survey to share your feedback about streetcar options along 1st Avenue. Survey will be open until November 15. At the open house, SDOT presented options for running… [ Keep reading ]
This is a follow-up event to the successful workhop held in October. A light dinner will be served and RSVP’s are requested. Participants will dive deeper into developing community-oriented ideas to help support the Seattle Climate Action Plan. Thursday, November 7, 5:30 – 8 pm. Hub Co-Working space in Pioneer Square 220 2nd… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is well known for its food scene. Fresh, local food never seems far away. But in some Seattle neighborhoods healthy food choices aren’t as easy to come by. And one in five children in King County does not always having enough to eat. The city of Seattle, through the… [ Keep reading ]
Note: Below are Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s prepared remarks from the Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup public hearing on October 24. CM O’Brien testified on behalf of the City of Seattle, along with Mayor McGinn. The Workgroup is charged with recommending a state program of actions and policies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)… [ Keep reading ]
The public is invited to a FREE screening of the award-winning documentary Trashed. The film follows Academy Award–winner Jeremy Irons as he sets out to discover the extent and effects of the global waste problem, traveling around the world to beautiful destinations tainted by pollution. What: Free screening of documentary “Trashed” Where: McCaw Hall at… [ Keep reading ]
