April 20, 2012
Where: National Mall, Washington, DC When: Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. What: More than 100,000 are expected to attend the “centerpiece of Earth Day in the United States” in the nation’s capital. Civic leaders, celebrities and community members will join together to inform and empower in this free, public event. Activities include: […]
April 20, 2012
Where: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC When: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, from noon to 1:35 p.m. What: Best Buy is hosting an e-waste summit — an intimate roundtable discussion moderated by Joel Makower, creator and executive editor of GreenBiz. Additional attendees will include industry leaders, NGO partners and lawmakers, including representatives from CEA, ERI and the Northwest Recycling Council. Topics will cover general […]
March 30, 2012
The Solidago, a three-unit LEED Platinum building, mixes recycled materials and historic charm with energy efficiency in a winning formula.
March 9, 2012
The Emerald City has implemented a plastic bag ban coupled with a 5¢-per-bag fee on paper bags within city limits.
February 22, 2012
Duncan’s upstart business recently launched and is beginning to dot the Seattle area with drop-off recycling locations for used cell phones.
December 30, 2011
Starbucks is seeking LEED certification for the repurposed shipping-crate building.
November 2, 2011
The Seattle-based upcycler takes old inner tubes, banners and seat belts and repurposes them into slick recycled accessories.
October 24, 2011
A Seattle-based green renovation professional is quietly creating on of the Emerald City’s greenest homes.
July 20, 2011
The Seattle-based nonprofit refurbishes and recycles a growing number of electronics thanks to successful mail-in and drop-off programs.
May 26, 2011
The Washington county has orchestrated the recycling-education class for more than two decades.