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Thursday, February 9, 2012 - Page updated at 06:00 p.m.

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.

Bio | EcoConsumer archive

Monday, February 6

Rein in consumption, cut stress | EcoConsumer

Friday, January 27

Homework, skepticism needed with eco-labels | EcoConsumer

Friday, January 13

Raising a stink about the contents of fragrances | EcoConsumer

Friday, December 30

2012 wishes: easier recycling, less packaging | EcoConsumer

Friday, December 16

Time to get into your holiday recycling zone | EcoConsumer NEW - 8:00 PM

Friday, December 2

O Christmas tree, shall it be real or made in China? | EcoConsumer

Friday, November 18

Unwrap your imagination to make Christmas really green | EcoConsumer

Friday, November 4

Risks seen in some hair products | EcoConsumer

Friday, October 21

Bathroom shelf may be source of microplastics in Sound | EcoConsumer

Friday, October 7

'Carbon footprint' info can lead to wiser choices | EcoConsumer

Friday, September 23

The right space heater can tame energy bills | EcoConsumer

Tuesday, September 6

How to reduce your pet's environmental paw print | EcoConsumer

Friday, August 26

Few people recycle small electronics, but it's easy | EcoConsumer

Friday, August 12

Take our used mattresses, please | EcoConsumer

Friday, July 29

Green strategies come out in wash | EcoConsumer

Wednesday, July 13

Staying green while at the beach | EcoConsumer

Saturday, July 9

A plan for the heat can keep you cool | EcoConsumer

Friday, June 17

Tips for farming in the city | EcoConsumer

Saturday, June 4

How to get groups to go green | EcoConsumer

Saturday, May 21

Hunt for broader market puts new spin on bicycle | EcoConsumer

Friday, May 6

Transparent answers on recycling glass | EcoConsumer

Friday, April 22

Earth Day awareness enhanced by green groups | EcoConsumer

Friday, April 8

Dispose of hazardous waste the safe way | EcoConsumer

Saturday, March 26

Compost's organic enhancement a natural for gardens | EcoConsumer

Friday, March 11

Stewardship limits carpeting in landfills | EcoConsumer

Friday, February 25

Sunrise for solar? Bulk purchasing among hopeful signs | EcoConsumer

Thursday, February 10

Shoe repair can be a green strategy | EcoConsumer