Pot and repeat: Plastic nursery pots, which can pile up quickly this time of year, aren’t the easiest thing to recycle. Though some local nurseries accept some of the larger sizes for recycling, gardeners can easily recycle all sizes of plastic nursery pots, plus plastic nursery trays, at two upcoming recycling events, thanks to collaboration among numerous Snohomish County agencies and organizations.
Drop-off times are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Skagit Farmers Supply-Country Store, 8815 272nd St., Stanwood, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Be sure pots are empty, clean and dry.
Both events are part of a broader agriculture plastics recycling campaign that allows farmers and nursery owners to recycle pots and trays, plus baling twine, hay bale covers and silage covers, which can be made into new plastic items, including drain piped, truck bed liners and plastic lumber. Call Lois Ruskell at 425-335-5634, ext. 108, if you have questions.
Royal event: If you’re a fan of Royal Doulton, Royal Albert or Minton collectibles, you’re in for a treat. Michael Doulton, the honorary president of the International Collectors Club, will make a personal appearance from noon to 4 p.m. June 14 at the Royal Doulton Company Store at Seattle Premium Outlets, 10600 Quil Ceda Blvd., Suite 660, Tulalip.
Doulton, a fifth-generation descendent of Royal Doulton founder Sir Henry Doulton, will introduce his annual tour piece, Anabel, and the 2008 figure of the year, Olivia. Call 360-716-2357.
Stanwood standout: The National Association of Home Builders has honored Chaffey Homes of Kirkland for its work on the Going Green at the Beach home in Stanwood, giving the ultra-green home its Single-Family Custom Home of the Year award at the Green Building Awards Conference earlier this month.
Chaffey, working with homeowners Anna and Dave Porter, helped the couple renovate a 100-year-old beach house that has become one of the greenest homes on the West Coast.
The Porters’ project focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, reused materials, sustainably produced and durable materials, healthy indoor air, efficient use of space, low-impact site development and natural landscaping.
Their home has received certifications from Energy Star, Environments for Living, LEED for Homes, Built Green and the American Lung Association. Learn more at www.goinggreenatthebeach.com.
Herald staff
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.
