Become a composting pro
Did you know that almost 35% of what ends up in the landfill is food scraps and food-soiled paper? It can be composted in your curbside yardwaste cart? Continue readingBecome a composting pro
Category: Green tips
Eco-tips for grease disposal
Scenario: You’ve been up since 6 a.m. to get the turkey in the oven; this is after staying up late
Get your fix at Chomp!
Small kitchen appliances. Lamps. Chairs. Tools. Fans. Toys. Sports equipment. Clocks. Jewelry. Clothing. Whatever you got, if it needs repairing
Tips for smart watering that are good for gardens and utility bills
Last year saw the wettest winter and driest summer of the last 100 years. How can you have a lush and thriving lawn (or garden) this summer? Continue readingTips for smart watering that are good for gardens and utility bills
Garden Questions? Call the Garden Hotline 206-633-0224
Home gardeners and landscape professionals can get expert advice by calling the Garden Hotline at 206-633-0224, Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Continue readingGarden Questions? Call the Garden Hotline 206-633-0224
1 down, 999,999 to go!
Today, King County Executive Dow Constantine launched the 1 Million Trees campaign, an ambitious project to plant one million trees
Earth Week, our favorite week
Earth Day is around the corner and King County’s Easy Being Green provides ideas for starting a green lifestyle habit
Wettest winter on record. Where does that water go?
It’s official; we’ve had the wettest winter on record. And for our region, it’s got to be really wet to break the record. According to Seattle Weather blog, we’ve had over 42 inches of rain in Seattle since October. Where does all of that water go?Continue readingWettest winter on record. Where does that water go?
Become a Master Recycler Composter and help curb waste
While most King County residents recycle, still more than 78 percent of what ends up in the county’s landfill could have been recycled or composted.Continue readingBecome a Master Recycler Composter and help curb waste
Spring cleaning: Recycle trashed clothes
Up to 95 percent of the clothes, shoes and linens thrown into the garbage could have been reused or