04/10/2008 - Turning Garbage Into Gold
While gardeners across Seattle have been turning food scraps into fertilizer for years, few of us know exactly how important composting can be. Read more...
04/01/2008 - Building With Salvage
Seattle's salvage resources help divert construction materials from landfills while giving homebuilders options for affordable decor with a very creative twist. Read more...
03/20/2008 - Eco-Easter
Easter is second only to Christmas in terms of how much stuff we throw away. This year, make a difference with our tips for an eco-friendly Easter basket. Read more...
03/11/2008 - Green Home Profile: Building Green on the Beach
According to Anna Porter, moving from a "McMansion" to a smaller, greener home has heightened, not calmed, her eco-consciousness. Read more...
03/06/2008 - Seattle Climate Action Now
Taking green steps on your own might feel like small drops in an endless bucket. A new local government initiative wants to change that. Read more...
03/04/2008 - A Garden's Best Friend
Do you wish your thumb was a little greener? These local resources can help make your garden dreams a reality. Read more...
02/19/2008 - Green Money Management
Socially responsible investing can mean more than just avoiding companies with bogus policies. Read more...
02/14/2008 - Return to Sender
Fight annoying, wasteful junk mail with these free services! Read more...
02/07/2008 - Bank for Change
Want to put your money where your values are? Washington-based ShoreBank Pacific can help. Read more...
02/05/2008 - The Safer Sofa
Can furniture be beautiful, durable and safe? The two local entrepreneurs behind Greener Lifestyles are proving it can. Read more...
01/24/2008 - Choosing Sustainable Wood
When buying new wood products, from furniture to a new deck, stick to one logo to help protect forests. Read more..
01/22/2008 - The Laundry List
Don’t succumb to sticker shock. Here’s how a front-loading washing machine will save you money. Read more..
01/17/2008 - Heat Smart: Window Insulation Tips
In Seattle, 40 to 50 percent of household heat is lost through windows. Trim your heating bills while conserving energy with these tips. Read more...
12/20/2007 - Pesky Peanuts
What to do with the piles of packing peanuts once your goods safely arrive? Read more..
12/04/2007 - Heat Smart: Effcient Temperature Control
An inefficient heating system can waste up to 50 percent of its energy. But you can curb carbon emissions with these tips for regulating temperature. Read more...
11/29/2007 - Is Your Computer a Green Machine?
Googling at a moment's notice isn't worth wasted energy and CO2 emissions. Use these tips to turn your computer into a green machine! Read more...
11/27/2007 - Chemicals in Your Kibble?
Conventional pet food isn't usually the fine feast that commercials portray. But local company Petforia has greener--and healthier--recipes. Read more...
11/08/2007 - If These Walls Could Detox
Labels like "Low-VOC" and "No-VOC" can add a bit to your redecorating tab, but we think they're worth it. Here's why. Read more...
10/30/2007 - Tree-Friendly Furniture
When a tree falls within city limits, it not only makes a sound, it asks a question.
What will become of it? This SoDo furniture maker has a beautiful, sustainable answer. Read more...
10/18/2007 - Increase Your Green I.Q
If you haven't visited one of our Seattle Parks' Environmental Learning Centers, you're missing out on all they have to offer. Read more...
10/16/2007 - Clean and Happy Home: Green Housecleaning Services
American Lung Association of Washington warns that household cleaning products contribute to indoor air pollution. That's why several local cleaning companies are committed to non-toxic cleaning. Read more...
10/05/2007 - Can Halloween Be Green?
Halloween can leave a ghastly footprint on the earth. A local mom hopes to help families "think outside the candy box" with Green Halloween. Read more...
09/19/2007 - Preserve Summer Produce
Taste summer all year long by preserving farmers'-market fruits and vegetables. Read more...
09/13/2007 - A Greener Car Wash
Protect Puget Sound by choosing a smarter way to clean your ride. Read more...
09/04/2007 - Pack a Greener Lunch!
Feed your belly, not the landfill, with these smart lunchbox tips. Read more...
08/31/2007 - Will Seattle Vote For Goats?
The City Council may legalize mini-goats in the city next month. Here's why the critters are so eco-friendly. Read more...
08/24/2007 - Start the School Year Off Green
Safe Routes to School aims to cut morning traffic and make happier, healtheir students, families and neighborhoods. Read more...
08/22/2007 - Make Every Month 100-Mile Month!
You've heard of "eating local," but just how local can you go? Some folks in Ballard share their story about a month of 100-mile dieting. Read more...
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