Nestled above the Duwamish greenbelt, the Heron’s Nest is a sacred space dedicated to community engagement, environmental education, and preserving the cultural heritage of the Duwamish Tribe. Learn more about this space and community members' land stewardship efforts to restore and protect the land for generations to come.
From mushrooms to microgreens, the Garden Hotline hosts natural gardening workshops at King County Library System branches near you.
For the eighth year in a row, the Hazardous Waste Management Program (Haz Waste Program) is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice Partner of the Year! Read about our Program's work providing education, outreach, and technical assistance around safer products that reduce hazardous exposures for people and the environment.
Nestled above the Duwamish greenbelt, the Heron’s Nest is a sacred space dedicated to community engagement, environmental education, and preserving the cultural heritage of the Duwamish Tribe. Learn more about this space and community members' land stewardship efforts to restore and protect the land for generations to come.
Hear from two King County businesses that made the switch to safer degreasers with the help of Haz Waste Business Services.
Whether you’re a student, teacher, or parent looking over the upcoming year’s lesson plans, this hazardous waste back-to-school guide will give you a leg up on learning how to protect your health and the environment from hazardous exposures.
As we celebrate International Youth Day (August 12), it’s important to recognize how empowering younger generations today ensures they will lead the charge in achieving that vision for the future. Learn how an educational partnership with students in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood empowered high-schoolers to take action to address hazardous waste's impacts in their communities and homes.
Taking care of your family’s safety goes hand in hand with taking care of yourself.
It may take some getting used to seeing a brown yard, but it comes with several benefits.
Hot summer temperatures have arrived. And as the heat turns up, a big question comes to mind: Where’s the best place to swim? Read on for some tips for safe swimming of all kinds, from finding and protecting clean beaches to swimming with as little exposure to hazardous materials as possible.
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