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News from SPU – Restaurant recycling and composting go into effect this Thursday

June 30th, 2010

We are spreading the word about an exciting new ordinance going into effect Thursday, July 1. Below is the official press release from SPU. NEWS RELEASE June 30, 2010 For Immediate Release:                   Seattle Restaurants Switch to Composting and Recycling Thursday New city ordinance requires all single-use, throw-away food packaging to be compostable or recyclable by July […]

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Posted: June 30th, 2010 under Energy, Environment, Seattle Public Utilities.
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Next Steps for Zero Waste – Join me at GreenFest tomorrow morning

June 4th, 2010

In 2007, under the leadership of my colleague Council President Richard Conlin, the Council passed resolution 30990, setting the goal of recycling 60% of Seattle’s Waste Stream by 2015, and 70% by 2025. The city has taken important steps along this path over the past two years, including expanding organic food waste service and and […]

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Posted: June 4th, 2010 under Development and Sustainability, Environment.
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