New recycling rules mean less sorting, more savings
Starting this month, Sitka's recycling center will accept more types of plastic -- and Sitkans will have to spend less time sorting their recycling.
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Tag: Sustainability Commission
Sitka scores ETIPP support to develop renewable energy strategy
Sitka’s sustainability commission has scored federal assistance for the next year to develop a renewable energy strategy, and now they’re looking for community feedback on the project.
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Developing a renewable energy strategy for Sitka a top priority for Sustainability Commission in coming year
Developing a community-wide renewable energy strategy is the top priority for Sitka’s new Sustainability Commission. The recently-formed commission is all-volunteer, but it has its own staff member in City Hall. Additional plans for the next two years include diverting Sitka’s waste stream, which is currently barged off-island, and electrifying the city’s fleet of vehicles.
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Sustainability Commission seeking community feedback by Feb 28
The Sitka Sustainability Commission is surveying Sitka residents about the commission's priorities for the coming year. Commissioners Katie Riley and Bri Gable joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the survey.
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