Green Life in Seattle, WA
Dropping by Seattle, Washington? Be sure to check out these eco-friendly places.
1. Alexis Hotel
Alexis Hotel, in Seattle is part of the Kimpton Hotels and an active participant in the EarthCare: Eco Program designed to take care of the earth through responsible practice. As part of the EarthCare program, they promise to deliver premium guest experience while practicing and using earth-friendly products and services. All their corporate collaterals are printed on recycled paper using soy-based ink. All complimentary coffee at the lobby is organic, shade/grown or fair trade. They implement recycling programs for bottles, cans, papers, etc. Recycling bins are provided in every guest room, as well as organic snacks and beverages. Hotel Vintage Park, also part of the Kimpton Hotels in Seattle, is an alternative choice for a green hotel in Seattle.
1007 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104; Tel. (206)624-1844
2. University District Farmers Market
The University District Farmers Market is the largest and oldest farmers market in Seattle exclusively selling farmers only products. Open year-round on Saturdays, this farmers market features eggs, meats, poultry, seafood, preserves, fall and winter produce, among others. Local and seasonal fruits and vegetables are also available for purchase, including wild mushrooms and herbs as well as organic products including free-range chicken and eggs and pastured organic beef.
4519 1/2 University Way NE # 202, Seattle, WA 98105; Tel. (206)547-2278
3. Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market is managed by the Market Foundation in its effort to support the Market’s services for low-income individuals and families. Hundreds of vendors sell their own fruits and vegetables, dairy products, fresh produce, meat and poultry. A variety of nuts, honey, jams and juice can also be purchased at the Pike Place Market.
Parking Garage, 1531 Western Ave, Seattle WA 98101
4. Pagliacci Pizza
Craving pizza? Be sure to have some at Pagliacci Pizza where going green is part of their work practice. They compost their pizza-stained pizza boxes, which can’t be recycled anymore, earning them the 2008 Recycler of the Year in Composting and Food Waste award. They use green power to operate their businesses. They use Greenware cups for their drinks and Ingeo Polymer packaging for their salads, which are made from natural corn materials.
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