[Repost from 6/16/14 School’s Out Washington press release.] The Let’s Get Cookin’ Project in Seattle will expose children from low-income backgrounds to the skills and knowledge needed to prepare healthy meals and make healthy lifestyle choices. This summer, children and youth in six summer programs will have the opportunity to participate… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities, BASF and the Seattle Mariners will be giving away free Collector’s Edition Kitchen Compost Caddys to the first 8,000 fans who come see the M’s take on the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, June 28. Each caddy comes with a pack of EcoSafe compostable bags, making it easy to… [ Keep reading ]
Enjoy free classes on composting and container gardening at downtown parks this summer This summer, Seattle Tilth will teach apartment and condominium dwellers how to grow salad greens, herbs and vegetables in containers and how to compost food waste indoors or on balconies or patios. Great for beginning and experienced… [ Keep reading ]
Millions of gallons of raw sewage and polluted runoff overflow into Seattle waterways every year. Seattle Public Utilities is working to protect our lakes, creeks, bays, and the Duwamish River by preventing these overflows. The draft Plan to Protect Seattle’s Waterways is ready for your review. Read the plan online or come… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City Light is partnering with Woodland Park Zoo and the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) to install the state’s largest community solar project. “Customers continue to tell us they want solar electricity and we are creating that opportunity,” General Manager and CEO Jorge Carrasco said. “This project will allow hundreds of people to… [ Keep reading ]
By 2035, Seattle will add 120,000 people and 115,000 jobs. On June 24 you can weigh in on key directions for Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan to guide this growth. You’ve spoken up about what you want to see in Seattle. Much of the Comprehensive Plan is already headed in the right direction, but… [ Keep reading ]
Have an idea for a community event or outreach program that encourages people to take action to benefit our climate? We want to help! The Office of Sustainability & Environment has small climate grants (up to $500) available for groups or individuals who want create opportunities for their community to get involved… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Governor Inslee signed a proclamation declaring June 2014 the 8th annual “Orca Awareness Month” to focus attention on orca and their habitat in our state. Orca Awareness Month encourages residents to “recommit our time, talents and treasure to work that ensures protection and growth of our orca population.” Here are some… [ 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 ]
