Meet our June 2000 Corporate Earth Hero!

June's Corporate Earth Hero is Seattle Goodwill

Although Seattle Goodwill's commitment to the environment was not fully realized until it tracked its business practices, they have always maintained an excellent track record. For years, this organization has collected a variety of materials for reuse. The proceeds from these sales are used for education and job training programs.

Seattle Goodwill has successfully collaborated with King County Solid Waste on a number of projects. These include a reusable collection project at the Shoreline transfer station where more than 22 tons of furniture, clothes and other items have been redirected from being dumped, a computer recovery project where disabled computers are safely handled and discarded, and other special recycling events.

Visit Seattle Goodwill online!
Seattle Goodwill serves the community by providing innovative education and workplace training to individuals seeking personal development and economic opportunity.

» Read more about our corporate and individual Earth Heroes on King County Executive Ron Sims' website

June's Earth Heroes at today's recognition. Each month the Earth Legacy program nominates both corporate agencies and individuals to receive this award.
[Enlarged view]

WHEREAS, King County honors the contributions of environmental stewards in this region who have committed themselves to maintaining the integrity of our natural environment and in doing so enhance the quality of life for all residents; and

WHEREAS, Seattle Goodwill works tirelessly to collect thousands of tons of materials for reuse each year, using the proceeds from these sales for community education and job training programs; and

WHEREAS, through their numerous collection sites and retail stores, Seattle Goodwill has demonstrated healthy business practices that have made a positive impact on the environment; and

WHEREAS, Seattle Goodwill is a model of environmental stewardship by expressing their value for environmental protection through sound programs and practices, including a reusable collection project in Shoreline, a computer recovery project, and other special recycling events; and

WHEREAS, Seattle Goodwill is considered one of our region's quiet, unsung heroes for their outstanding contributions to ensuring our air, land, and water is valued and protected for all King County residents;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ron Sims, King County Executive, do hereby recognize and honor

as King County’s Earth Hero for June 2000. I encourage all King County residents to join me in commending Seattle Goodwill for their on-going commitment to ensuring our natural environment is maintained and a lasting legacy left for future generations.



__________________________
Ron Sims
King County Executive