EnviroStars

Happy National Food Waste Prevention Week! This movement has helped reduce food waste, strengthen communities, and improve food access to those in need.

Meet a few EnviroStars recognized businesses that practice food waste prevention all year long through donating excess food to their community or by supporting an employee meal program. Learn more about these businesses and find one near you: https://www.greenbiztracker.org/search

New mailer coming your way!

We’re sending a new waste‑sorting and food waste prevention guide to every apartment resident citywide to help you feel more confident when disposing of your compost, recyclables, garbage, and special disposal items.

Sorting smart and preventing food waste at home are impactful ways of pitching in to keep our city healthy and sustainable.

Visit: https://bit.ly/3TRoj8e to learn more.

Happening today! For folks attending, make sure to chat with SPU's Green Business Program to learn more about EnviroStars. Interested in attending, but missed the registration deadline? Visit the link below to find recorded webinars that go over similar topics.

Go behind the scenes at Copperworks Distilling on an exclusive tour with Seattle Public Utilities' Green Business Program on September 23rd, from 5-7PM.

Explore how Copperworks Distilling, a leader in sustainable spirits production, integrates innovative practices like water conservation, waste reduction, and district energy into their operations, all while crafting award-winning whiskeys, gins, and vodkas. Learn more and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copperworks-distilling-sustainability-tour-and-happy-hour-registration-1994588753655?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Reduce water use. Lower utility bills. Earn rebates. Receive up to $100 per toilet when replacing older, inefficient models with rebate-eligible ones.

For more information on our toilet rebate program, please visit SavingWater.org/Rebates

Go behind the scenes at Copperworks Distilling on an exclusive tour with Seattle Public Utilities' Green Business Program on September 23rd, from 5-7PM.

Explore how Copperworks Distilling, a leader in sustainable spirits production, integrates innovative practices like water conservation, waste reduction, and district energy into their operations, all while crafting award-winning whiskeys, gins, and vodkas. Learn more and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copperworks-distilling-sustainability-tour-and-happy-hour-registration-1994588753655?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Now in its 12th year, Seattle Made Week 2026 (Sept 11-20) hosted by Good Business Network of Washington, celebrates the makers who power our local economy – the people producing everything from food and beverages to textiles and circular goods. Go behind the scenes with the Seattle Made digital passport during the entire month of September to earn points and win prizes – explore local manufacturing facilities, studios, breweries, distilleries, and retail spaces. During Seattle Made Week, you’ll also unlock access to flagship events and bonus point opportunities. Sign up now!

Seattle Made Passport - Seattle Explored Sign up for Seattle Made Digital Passport – a guide to production & factory tours, classes, special Seattle Made Week 2026 events - produced here in Seattle

Have you ever wondered what happens to recyclables after they get picked up from the curb? Join WM for a free virtual recycling center tour on Friday, August 28th from 12 pm - 1 pm. All are welcome and can register online at wmnorthwest.com/recyclingcentertours. If you have any questions about the tour, please reach out to [email protected].

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