The Seattle Traveler

The greening of Seattle just got a little easier – and cheaper – with the launch of Green Fridays. 
The program was launched this summer by Belltown architects Velocipede, and they offer free green consultations for builders, designers, home owners, residents – anyone interested in living in a way consistent with good environmental stewardship  Even if you are a renter, there may be adaptations that you can make to your living space that can make a difference. 
What kind of questions can they field?
Here are a few examples of topics:  fuel efficiency for heating, recycled countertops, low-flow toilets, air …read more

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The fifth annual Greenway Days Festival is slated for the end of the month, and is a celebration of the Mountains to Sound Greenway, 100 miles of designated scenic byways.  The greenway runs along the I-90 corridor, going from the shores of Puget Sound, over Snoqualmie Pass, and into Central Washington.
Most of the greenway is public land, and encompasses forests, lakes and rivers, trails and campgrounds, farms and historic towns, and wildlife habitat.  The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, a non-profit organization, is charged with protecting this land for the public benefit through conscientious environmental stewardship.
The annual festival gives …read more

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