Go green for the holiday
December 7, 2018
The holiday season is a great time to give. Why not go green and give back to our planet. Here are some ideas for greening up your holiday. … More Go green for the holiday
Category: Green up the holiday
Holiday grease disposal
November 20, 2018
Whether you’re roasting a Charles Dickens style goose or a tofurky, keep the holiday grease out of the drain. We know we sound like Scrooges—but the buildup of fats, oils and grease is a major problem for home plumbing as well as our regional sewer system. Here’s a video for holiday stormwater pollution prevention inspiration: Environmental … More Holiday grease disposal
Eco-tastic New Year’s resolutions for 2018
December 29, 2017
A lot of us are thinking about turning a new leaf and finalizing our New Year’s resolutions. Let’s be honest, real behavior change is hard. Many behavioral scientists recommend writing down goals and steps you can take to help you meet those goals. Full disclosure: we didn’t invent these resolutions. We took some of this … More Eco-tastic New Year’s resolutions for 2018
A valentine for King County’s natural resources
February 13, 2017
King County’s Natural Resources deserve love – on Valentine’s and all-year-round. We have some tips on how you can share the love this Valentine’s Day. Trash less this Valentine’s We love our Solid Waste Division’s yard waste collection services. Almost 35% of what ends up in the landfill is food scraps and food-soiled paper, and … More A valentine for King County’s natural resources
Eco-conscious New Year’s resolutions
December 27, 2016
We took some them from this year’s most popular New Year’s resolutions and put a green spin for small steps to make 2017 an eco-tastic year. … More Eco-conscious New Year’s resolutions
Waste less this holiday season
December 21, 2016
The holiday season is a great time to give. Why not go green and give back to our planet. Here are some ideas for greening up your holiday. Need last minute gifts or just need to keep the kids busy with crafts? King County’s EcoConsumer Program has you covered. They have an online hub offering tips for reducing … More Waste less this holiday season
Eco-tips for grease disposal
November 21, 2016
Scenario: You’ve been up since 6 a.m. to get the turkey in the oven; this is after staying up late to finish the pies and desserts. It’s 7 p.m. The in-laws are gone. The dishwasher has been loaded. But one giant task remains – CLEAN OUT the ROASTING PAN or if you fried the turkey … More Eco-tips for grease disposal
Top tips for a green holiday
December 21, 2015
EcoConsumer Tom Watson, from King County’s Solid Waste Division, is pretty awesome. He has created an online hub offering tips for reducing waste during the holidays. As Tom says, “It all starts with individual actions, and the festive holiday season provides a surprising number of opportunities for conserving resources and addressing climate change.” Here are … More Top tips for a green holiday