Other news clips
Dec. 29, 2008
KOMO1000 Radio: Don't throw away that old TV or computer - E-cycle it! (external)
Herb Weisbaum's "Consumer Minute" features info from King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson about the new state electronics recycling law.
Dec. 25, 2008
LEDs light the way to the future (external)
Gary Chittim's report on LED (light-emitting diode) energy-efficient light bulbs features King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson—from KING5.com
Dec. 25, 2008
What does organic dry-cleaning really mean? (external)
A report on green dry cleaning by Gary Chittim includes comments from Tom Watson, King County EcoConsumer—from KING5.com
December 9, 2008
KOMO4 News: Green Toys for the Holidays (Windows Media)
This "4The Earth" segment with Robert Santos features info from King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson.
(Also available in Real Media Format)
Oct. 17, 2008
New hope, help to stop unwanted phone books (external)
This weekly column by Shelby Wood in the Portland Oregonian (which is also an entry in her green blog) includes comments from King County Solid Waste Division's Tom Watson.
Oct. 8, 2008
Five ways to save energy this winter (external)
Gary Chittim's report features King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson showing some energy-saving products—from KING5.com
Oct. 7, 2008
Lots going into recycle bins is actually trash
Brian Calvert's story includes comments from Tom Watson, King County EcoConsumer—audio file from KOMO1000 radio
September 30, 2008
Montreal Gazette teen section - Bottled water story (external)
This article about teenagers' views on single-use water bottles includes comments from King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson.
September 25, 2008
Comcast Newsmakers Interview with Tom Watson (Windows Media)
Tom Watson talks to Tony Ventrella about being an EcoConsumer. This 4-and-1/2-minute interview was done on Sept. 18, 2008, and ran as a local segment on the CNN Headline News channel.
(Also available in Real Media Format)
July 23, 2008
UW researcher: Toxic scents hiding in air fresheners, detergents (external)
Reporter Eric Schudiske's story includes a comment from King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson–from KOMO4.com
July 20, 2008
"Good in Your Neighborhood" interview (external)
King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson is interviewed by KMPS news director Stephen Kilbreath on "Good in Your Neighborhood," their weekly public affairs show. The interview covers various topics and lasts about 20 minutes–audio file from KMPS 94.1 FM.
July 16, 2008
Eco-friendly living (external)
King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson responds to questions from listeners-audio file from Weekday on KUOW 94.9 FM. Under "Listen to Weekday," click on RealAudio. The EcoConsumer segment starts at 14:00 and runs for 40 minutes.
April 30, 2008
Some recyclers getting greenwashed (external)
King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson helps explain how some packaging may deceptively carry the recycling symbol, even though it is not actually accepted by residential recycling programs—from KING5.com
April 22, 2008
Living Green! Experts Answer your Green Living Questions (external)
King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson responds to questions from listeners—audio file from Weekday on KUOW 94.9 FM.
April 22, 2008
Evening Magazine goes green (external)
King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson does an "eco-intervention" at the home of Evening Magazine reporter Michael King—from KING5.com
April 22, 2008
Green spring cleaning – Where does it all go? (external)
King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson helps a Shoreline family go green as they spring-clean - Part two in a series—from KING5.com
April 2, 2008
Do Yellow Pages have you seeing red? (external)
National report includes interviews with Renton resident and King County's Tom Watson—from MSNBC.com
March 21, 2008
Can anything be done about unwanted phone books? (external)
Herb Weisbaum's report includes interviews with irate County residents and King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson—from KOMO4.com
March 20, 2008
Green spring cleaning easier than ever (external)
King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson helps a Shoreline family go green as they spring-clean—from KING5.com
Dec. 5, 2007
What's Your Holiday Gift Giving Policy? (external)
King County's EcoConsumer Tom Watson shares some tips on reducing your carbon footprint while shopping—from The Converstation on KUOW 94.9 AM.
note: The EcoConsumer segment starts 34 minutes into the show.
Aug. 6, 2007
Consumer Smarts: Calls go out to stop phone book waste
National efforts are under way to find a way to reduce phone book waste, and King County is at the forefront—from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Aug. 1, 2007
King County EcoConsumer helps spread the word about ‘green living’ on new national TV show
King County news release
Spring 2007
King County's EcoConsumer project helped a Shoreline family make its footprint lighter. View the KING5.com video series (external) to learn more:
- Part one – the Travis family gets started.
- Part two – family reduces carbon output through subtle changes.
Jan. 3, 2007
Trying to stamp out unwanted junk mail (external)
It's not your imagination. Your mailbox is filling up faster with unsolicited missives—from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
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