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Tom Watson

EcoConsumer: Tom Watson

The monthly EcoConsumer column aims to help readers balance consuming and conserving. Tom Watson is project manager for King County's Recycling and Environmental Services.

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Saturday, May 23

EcoConsumer | Catching up on state's new crop of green legislation

Saturday, May 9

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Saturday, April 11

EcoConsumer | Green light at the end of the bicycle path

Saturday, March 28

EcoConsumer | What's the greenest way to pick up after your pets?

Saturday, March 14

EcoConsumer | Seattle will be doing more to waste less

Saturday, February 28

EcoConsumer | Striking an efficient balance in the wood-burning debate

Saturday, February 14

EcoConsumer | Product stewardship leads companies to provide free e-waste recycling

Saturday, January 31

EcoConsumer | Ready for clean break with single-use bags?

Saturday, November 29

EcoConsumer | Easy ways to make the holidays green and jolly

Saturday, November 15

EcoConsumer | Protecting yourself from plastic hazards

Saturday, November 8

EcoConsumer | It's getting easier to feel good about your furniture

Saturday, October 18

EcoConsumer | A green Halloween is very eek-o chic

Saturday, October 4

EcoConsumer | Despite new lead laws, consumers still need to be vigilant

Saturday, September 20

EcoConsumer | Winterizing your home brings warm rewards

Saturday, September 6

EcoConsumer | Dry cleaning is getting greener, but some efforts are spotty

Saturday, August 23

EcoConsumer | Going back-to-school shopping? Be kind to your wallet and the planet

Saturday, August 16

EcoConsumer | Saying "I do" to a green wedding

Saturday, July 19

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