If you’ve been keeping a bunch of used batteries around the house because you didn’t want to throw them in the trash, now’s your chance to safely recycle them for free! On Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can recycle the following types of batteries at… [ Keep reading ]
Now’s your chance to provide feedback to Metro on bus service, whether you’re a daily rider or just use buses occasionally. They want to know what you think of the schedules and reliability, bus cleanliness and safety, accessibility, and how much you think buses are helping our environment. Take a… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor McGinn delivered his fourth State of the City Speech yesterday, and addressing urban sustainability issues, including climate, transit, neighborhoods and housing, was a major focus. Included in his remarks were the following updates and announcements: Connecting neighborhoods with rail is a high priority, including accelerating planning efforts for a… [ Keep reading ]
The 3rd Annual NW Green Home Tour for Seattle + Eastside is Saturday, April 27, 2013. Applications to be a site host are due Feb 18.
A special meeting of the Energy and Environment Committee – focused on some of the energy recommendations for the Seattle Climate Action Plan. 6 – 8 pm, Yesler Community Center 917 E. Yesler Way Presenters: Brian Geller, 2030 District Aaron Fairchild, Green Canopy Homes Michael Woo, Got Green Christie Baumel,… [ Keep reading ]
Breakthrough Strategies & Solutions and Climate Solutions invite you to participate in a climate communications workshop at the next meeting of the Garrison Institute Northwest Climate, Mind & Behavior (CMB) Hub on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 at 12 p.m. at GGLO Space at the Steps. The workshop will be led by… [ Keep reading ]
Have you thought about Building Operator Certification? BOC graduates can save their organizations over $20,000 in annual utility expenses through energy conservation. Find out about the BOC program at a FREE informational webcast on Thursday, February 7, from 8:30-9:30 am (Pacific time). You can participate from your own desk. All you… [ Keep reading ]
Are you a landscape architect or other design professional working with teams designing green roofs and living walls? This workshop will provide information to help you understand this complex and evolving design environment. The workshop will be held on December 12 from 1:00-5:00 pm at the Center for Urban Horticulture in… [ Keep reading ]
Our children’s and grandchildren’s health is affected by our exposure to what we eat, our lifestyles, and our exposure to introduced chemicals in our environment. Find out more about new research in epigenetics at “Beyond Nature vs. Nurture: Our past becomes our children’s future.” Sustainable Path Foundation presents the event on… [ Keep reading ]
Cascadia Green Building Council will host the first in a series of panel discussions on Commercial Solar and Distributed Power Generation on October 18 from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. The event will be held on the 3rd Floor of the Rainier Square Atrium, 1333 5th Ave., Seattle. With the… [ Keep reading ]
