The Creation Care Ministry presents: Two events in collaboration with Recology, King County’s Waste Management Company

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UPDATE (10/18/24): The "Beyond the Cart" event offered in collaboration with Recology last Saturday was, in the words of the organizers, "a steady and successful day." During the four hours of the event, almost 300 people visited the cathedral to drop off difficult-to-recycle items. According to the data collected by Recology, about half of the people (143) dropped off electronics or appliances. Almost as many (128) were there to drop off paint. Styrofoam, batteries, and paper for shredding followed close behind. Courtney Oklepek, one of the presenters at the October 9 forum (below), wrote to say, "We cannot thank you enough for allowing us to use your space. We truly appreciate your collaboration, promotion, and enthusiasm in making the event run smoothly. It was also a pleasure to connect with your community during the evening presentation."

A video and other resources from Wednesday night can be found below:


Beyond the Cart Community Reuse & Recycling Event

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 9 A.M.–1 P.M., outdoors on the cathedral property

At this free Community Reuse & Recycling event offered in collaboration with Recology and the City of Seattle, Seattle residents are invited to drop off item for recycling and reuse that can't go in your home recycle carts or dumpsters at Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Get rid of hard-to-recycle items such as:

  • Styrofoam
  • household batteries
  • paint
  • fluorescent tubes and bulbs
  • small electronics
  • small appliances
  • clothing & linens
  • furniture & household goods
  • paper for shredding.

Check out the flier for details of what can and cannot be dropped off, and find more details on the City of Seattle website here.


Cathedral Commons Forum on Garbage, Recycling, and Composing

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom

offered by Saint Mark's Creation Care Ministry

Do you have questions about recycling? Here's your chance to ask those specific questions and learn more. Representatives from Recology, the cathedral's recycling provider, will provide information about what to recycle, what to compost, and what to throw away, and what happens to the items we dispose of. Come and learn about how our collective actions make a difference.

UPDATE: The prayers offered by Canon Griffin at the opening and conclusion of the forum may be downloaded here.

A video of the forum is available below:

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  1. MARJORIE RINGNESS
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    Really looking forward to these practical opportunities to make a difference (and clean out some cupboards!)

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