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Words of wisdom from the WM Recycle Corps | Guest editorial

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Words of wisdom from the WM Recycle Corps | Guest editorial

The end of the summer is bittersweet for many reasons. At Waste Management, it’s time to say goodbye…

MIchelle Metzler

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Cleaning up the complex | Guest Column

Solving the multifamily recycling puzzle.

Earth Day flashback: 30 years of Puget Sound recycling | Guest Column

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Earth Day flashback: 30 years of Puget Sound recycling | Guest Column

In Puget Sound, 1988 had a green significance.

Green spring cleaning | Op-Ed

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Green spring cleaning | Op-Ed

Michelle Metzler offers decluttering tips.

Five reasons to love your recycling driver | Guest editorial

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Five reasons to love your recycling driver | Guest editorial

What are some reasons to love your local recycling driver?

Recycling resolutions for a greener 2018 | Guest editorial

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Recycling resolutions for a greener 2018 | Guest editorial

Tips on how to be more green in the new year.

Michelle Metzler

Opinion

‘Tis the season for sustainability | Guest Column

Ready or not, the holidays are here! That means it’s time for friends, family, hot chocolate and, of…

Veterans continue to serve us every day | Guest Column

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Veterans continue to serve us every day | Guest Column

Every November, we honor our military veterans. What we sometimes overlook is that many veterans, after serving our…

Sorting it out when it’s recycling time | Guest Column

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Sorting it out when it’s recycling time | Guest Column

Rolling recycling carts to the curb each week is a ritual shared in neighborhoods across the Redmond community.…

Michelle Metzler

Opinion

Diving into lifecycle thinking — one cup at a time | Guest Column

Reducing waste and protecting the planet today calls for new ways of thinking. To achieve the greatest environmental…

Make back-to-school shopping sustainable | Guest Column

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Make back-to-school shopping sustainable | Guest Column

With the start of school comes football season, new teachers and a back-to-school shopping list. Before darting out…

Michelle Metzler

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Good food, good friends and good for the environment | Guest Column

When the sun comes out in Redmond, it feels only right to celebrate with a barbecue, picnic or…

Michelle Metzler

Opinion

‘Cracking the code’ on multifamily recycling | Guest Column

Setting up successful recycling systems in apartment buildings is like a puzzle. You can have all the pieces…

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Waste Management driver loves her work, behind the wheel and in her community | Guest Column

Lindsey Leitch is an early riser. She has to be. Her family and her community depend on her.

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Creating energy from our garbage? That’s a bright idea | Guest Column

Washington residents are really good at recycling. We recycle nearly 50 percent of our waste, well above the…

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Recycling myths: sorting fact from fiction | Guest Column

Even with all the recycling we do, there are still some myths out there that generate confusion. Some…

Michelle Metzler

Opinion

How to be an all-star recycler: Focus on the basics to win big | Guest Column

You’ve got the fundamentals down. There are two containers in the kitchen — one marked trash and one…

Opinion

New Year’s Resolutions for 2017: less sugar and a recycling reset

It’s that time of the year when thoughts turn to renewal and fresh starts. For a greener 2017,…

Why less holiday haste can mean more holiday waste | Guest Column

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Why less holiday haste can mean more holiday waste | Guest Column

Even the Grinch would have to agree: the hustle and bustle of the holidays is getting a bit…

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Before veterans served our community, they served our country | Guest Column

Leo Holte is a Waste Management driver, and then some.