Monday, November 23, 2009 - Page updated at 02:02 a.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.
Saturday, November 21
EcoConsumer | Some fresh new ideas for 'greening the holidays'
Saturday, November 7
EcoConsumer | Flush with knowledge on water-efficient toilets
Saturday, October 31
EcoConsumer | Eco-friendly lighting to have bright future in homes
Saturday, October 10
EcoConsumer | Going chemical-free in your clothing is getting easier
Saturday, September 26
EcoConsumer | Less stress, workout's great: Walking is green transportation
Saturday, September 12
EcoConsumer | Here's a menu of strategies to avoid wasting good food
Saturday, August 29
EcoConsumer | Game plans increase recycling at large-event venues
Saturday, August 15
Cleaner, greener ways to keep bugs at bay
Saturday, August 1
Manufacturers reduce packaging, but it's not yet a wrap
Saturday, July 18
EcoConsumer | Be green about water by going slow with the flow
Saturday, July 4
EcoConsumer | Pacific Northwest an excellent place for green vacations
Monday, June 22
EcoConsumer | Be wary, not alarmist, about chemicals in household products
Saturday, June 6
EcoConsumer | Flushing out the truth about recycled toilet paper
Saturday, May 23
EcoConsumer | Catching up on state's new crop of green legislation
Saturday, May 9
EcoConsumer | Fair-trade commerce: a green, social solution
Saturday, April 25
EcoConsumer | Economy vs. environment? No need to choose
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
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