Seattle is working to make bike riding a comfortable part of daily life for people of all ages and abilities. Toward this end the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is constructing neighborhood greenways, protected bike lanes and multi-use trails; installing signs to guide people to their destinations; and putting in… [ Keep reading ]
You’re invited to attend an open house hosted by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD). Come learn how Priority Green, DPD’s voluntary green building incentive program is changing in 2014, and how it complements conservation goals at Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities. January 23, 2014 9:00 a.m…. [ 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 ]
Tips provided by Seattle City Light. 1) Wash in cold whenever possible.Water heating consumes about 90% of the energy it takes to operate a clothes washer. Unless you’re dealing with oily stains, washing in cold water will generally do a good job of cleaning. 2) Major appliances (refrigerators, washers, space… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is looking for an architect and civil engineer to fill two openings on the Design Commission and has extended the application deadline to Jan. 15. The commission advises city officials on the design and environmental effects of capital improvement projects and helps select consultants for city projects. Send 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 ]
[Reposted from the Seattle Public Utilities At Your Service blog.] Businesses all over Seattle are taking actions to become greener by joining our Get On The Map campaign – recycling and composting more, conserving water and reducing stormwater pollution to name a few. Now you can start saving some green at these… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment has just released a Resource Conservation Management Plan (PDF). The plan outlines the actions necessary to meet the City’s goal to achieve 20% energy savings by 2020 for existing buildings and provides a comprehensive strategy to guide energy efficiency and resource conservation investments… [ Keep reading ]
