…That’s why SPU is advocating for passage of the Recycling Reform Act, a statewide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system. If passed, producers of packaging and paper would be required to…
…Seattle City Council’s Committee on Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology passed SPU’s Strategic Business Plan on August 14. The plan now heads to the full City Council which is expected…
On December 16, 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act was passed by Congress. This landmark federal legislation has been a key driving force safeguarding the quality of tap water in…
Washington’s 2026 state legislative session concluded on March 12 after passing a supplemental budget. This year, state legislators struggled with declining revenues and negative budget impacts from the federal government. Here’s a…
…recycling services? Seattle Public Utilities’ Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is recruiting new volunteer members for 2026 to serve a two-year term, and we’re hoping a few passionate, community minded…
Over the past few years, our Trees for Neighborhoods program has needed a more consistent supply of climate change-ready tree species. Getting the right trees, at the right time, and…
…gain access to this opportunity. Several organizations remembered past tours and eagerly signed on for tour dates. Q: What do you and your colleagues hope to achieve with these tours?…
…100 guests, including past and present City of Seattle employees involved in the HCP, HCP Oversight Committee members, and other entities that signed the HCP, gathered at the event site…
…shows how we can all join forces to prevent waste. Together, we’re not just enjoying our favorite pastimes, we’re sharing a more eco-conscious future, one reusable cup at a time. …
…passed — check if it still looks, smells, and tastes good. To learn more about the work SPU is doing and was presented at the ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit…
