5 Tips for Safer Holiday Food

One of the most common things to do during the holiday season is prepare food. Here are some tips for safer holiday food. 1. Wash your hands...

Healthy Holidays: 10 tips for safer gifts

By Kateri Wimsett, Education & Outreach Specialist Making a list?  Checking it twice?  Finding out who’s naughty and nice?  Yes, it’s th...

Rise Above Plastics: The Butterfly Effect at Spring Arts Walk

Last year, Carrie Ziegler with Thurston County Solid Waste Program developed a unique educational project about the waste concerns of plast...

Healthy Holidays: Plastic Food?

Food is often a big part of the holiday season. Our last blog post was about food safety to prevent food borne illness. This post is about t...

Go Back to School with Safer Supplies

Parents and care givers are growing more concerned about the chemicals in products that may affect their children’s health.   As a plac...