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Tag: ecology

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Recology releases its 2025 Sustainability Update: pushing progress in waste innovation

Sponsored by Recology July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Recology is proud to release our 2025 Sustainability Update, marking another year of progress in building a more sustainable and circular future.  For over a century, Recology has pushed the […]

Posted inDes Moines

Earth Day at Saltwater State Park on Saturday, April 26 will feature hikes, sea life and crafts

by EditorApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Volunteers needed to plant native trees at Port of Seattle event in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 7

by EditorNovember 18, 2024November 18, 2024
Posted inBusiness

Ask Recology: How can I give the gift of sustainability?

by EditorNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Hearing set for this Friday, Oct. 18 as Des Moines residents oppose tree removal for mega-warehouse

by EditorOctober 17, 2024October 18, 2024

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Tukwila will host free Paint Recycling Event with GreenSheen Paint on Saturday, Sept. 21

Sponsored by GreenSheen Paint September 13, 2024September 13, 2024
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Recology diverts 1.4 million tons of materials from landfills, delivers on key sustainability goals in latest sustainability update 

Sponsored by Recology August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

Posted inBusiness

Sea-Tac Airport moves to all reusable, compostable food service materials

by EditorJuly 25, 2024July 25, 2024
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Ask Recology: How can I minimize waste when throwing a birthday party?

Sponsored by Recology March 25, 2024March 25, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Health & Wellness

State penalizes Water and Sewer District $85,200 for polluting Cold Creek

by EditorOctober 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured Post

Underwater cleanup at Des Moines Marina will be this Saturday, Sept. 23

by EditorSeptember 18, 2023September 18, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

Ask Recology: What’s the best way to dispose of batteries and lightbulbs?

by EditorAugust 29, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured Post, Sponsored

Ask Recology: Can you explain how clean a recyclable should be before it can be recycled?

by EditorJuly 25, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Sponsored

Ask Recology: Do you have tips for us to use the composting service to the fullest?

by EditorJune 26, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured Post, Sponsored

Ask Recology: How do I get rid of leftover paint?

by EditorMarch 15, 2023March 15, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness

WA Dept. of Ecology to expand air monitoring in overburdened communities

by EditorMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit, Volunteer

Destination Des Moines’ Downtown Cleanup Day will be Saturday, Mar. 11

by EditorMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Sponsored

Ask Recology: ‘Which bin do pizza boxes belong in?’

by EditorFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Volunteer

Volunteers needed for Walker Preserve Forest Restoration event this Saturday

by EditorOctober 28, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events

Recycling event & worm bin sale at Criminal Justice Center this Saturday, Oct. 1

by EditorSeptember 29, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Non-profit, Volunteer

Volunteers needed for International Coastal Cleanup Day this Saturday

by EditorSeptember 16, 2022September 18, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Health & Wellness, Non-profit, Volunteer

SR3 will join International Coastal Cleanup Day this Saturday, Sept. 17

by EditorSeptember 15, 2022September 18, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

Ask Recology: Where can I take my plastic bags and film?

by EditorAugust 9, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment

Help clean up Downtown Des Moines this Saturday, July 16

by EditorJuly 14, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Health & Wellness

Local programs, people band together to save Puget Sound from harmful tire reefs

by EditorJune 29, 2022June 30, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Sponsored

Ask Recology: Tips on keeping your 4th of July party as close to Zero Waste as possible

by EditorJune 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events

Honor Earth Day at Midway Park with a Garden Steward this Sat., April 23

by EditorApril 20, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Environment, Events

Mary Gay Park Neighborhood Clean-up and BYO Picnic will be Sat., May 7

by EditorApril 19, 2022April 19, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Sponsored

Ask Recology: Can I recycle or compost coffee machine pods?

by EditorApril 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education

Maritime High School students in Des Moines are tackling plastic pollution

by EditorMarch 10, 2022March 10, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events

Volunteers needed to help clean up downtown Des Moines this Sat., Mar. 12

by EditorMarch 9, 2022March 21, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events

Wastemobile coming to Des Moines Marina Saturday, Mar. 26

by EditorMarch 1, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events

SAVE THE DATE: Mary Gay Park clean-up and BYO picnic will be Saturday, May 7

by EditorFebruary 22, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Sponsored

Ask Recology: Is it okay to put leftover meat and bones into my curbside compost?

by EditorFebruary 8, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Volunteer

Volunteers needed for tree-planting work party at Sonju Park Saturday morning

by EditorOctober 8, 2021

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