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Welcome to "Green" News in Olympia and Thurston County! 

This page will be dedicated to information via links to articles and publications for building and living "green" in Olympia and Thurston County. The articles may be about residential real estate, commercial building, and other environmental issues of interest to those living or planning to relocate here.

Many Olympia residents to soon dump food waste - Curbside service available for yard debris customers by John Dodge - July 7, 2008
The Olympian
The city of Olympia will expand its yard waste residential program to include food waste and food-soiled paper, starting today.  Click here for article.

'Built Green' movement is picking up energy by Jim Szymanski - April 13, 2008
The Olympian
Energy-efficient homes are becoming more popular in South Sound, according to the Olympia Master Builders. Click here for article.

Green built building in works by Rolf Boone - December 26, 2007
The Olympian
TUMWATER — A South Sound developer plans a second green-built office building in Tumwater, one that would measure more than 100,000 square feet and could cost up to $20 million. Click here for article.

510 Interiors designed green by Jim Szymanski- November 13, 2007
The Olympian
Rik Brotherton said he had grown weary of travel as a sales representative for a floor covering manufacturer. Click here for article.

Beech Tree fills green building niche by Rolf Boone- August 4, 2007
The Olympian
Eco-friendly carpenter uses reclaimed woods to make masterpieces. Click here for article.

See Built Green ideas at Tour of Homes - Heather Woodward, The Olympian - 7/28/07
 Incorporating environmentally friendly construction practices into the construction of local homes has been routine at Scott Homes Inc.  Read Article...