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As we kick off the New Year, it’s the perfect time to rethink our approach to food waste. If the season left you with more leftovers than you anticipated, why not start the year fresh with these food-saving strategies? Simple…
The City of Kirkland and the City of Auburn have joined forces with the Refugee Artisan Initiative (RAI) to embark on an inspiring project aimed at enhancing recycling efforts in multifamily residences by 2025. This initiative, supported by King County…
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and sometimes, a bit of clutter. As you deck the halls and spread cheer, consider these eco-friendly tips for recycling, donating, or upcycling your old, unwanted, or broken decorations. Not only…
Listen to the Januray 4, 2024 This Week In Kirkland Podcast to hear more about the tour!! Kirkland’s former Mayor and councilmember Penny Sweet, Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold, Interim Public Works Director Truc Dever, and the City’s solid waste team…
The pain was constant, excruciating, and came out of the blue. I woke up on a Sunday morning and felt like someone had jabbed an ice pick in my left shoulder blade. The pain radiated down my left arm ending…
While I’m a confirmed, lifelong subscriber to the glass is half-empty philosophy, I’m often awakened from my pessimistic melancholia when I observe people genuinely wanting to do the right thing when it comes to recycling, even if they’re making a…
For small businesses, there are lots of things to juggle to be successful. Local business Kirkland Bicycle knows that – but has also made doing their part for the environment a priority. For Bike Month, we sat down with Joe…
Is painting a room in your house or maybe your whole house on your “to do” list? A fresh coat of “Jungle Vine Green” or “Morning Hush White” can be a great pick-me-up for tired-looking walls, but did you know…
I know it’s not supposed to go in the trash, but where is it supposed to go? That’s a common phrase we hear about all sorts of different items – electronics, batteries, and CFL lightbulbs to name a few. The…
Show your Seahawks spirit at your game day party – go green with these party tips for setup, picking your drinks, and eco-friendly chow: