During the past two years, Seattle has ranked among the best U.S. cities for the size of its carbon footprint by the Brookings Institution and has been called one of the country's cleanest cities by Forbes magazine.

Seattle's stunning natural setting and progressive, green-thinking culture have established it as one of North America's most environmentally-committed cities. Nestled between three national parks, two mountain ranges, scenic estuaries, lakes and channels, Seattle features a vibrant city center that coexists beautifully with pristine nature. The city's tourism slogan, metronatural, reflects the bounty of urban and outdoor attractions enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.

There's a reason Seattle's known as the Emerald City! Click here for green things to do all over the city. Kayak across Lake Union, go for an in-city hike at one of our 350 beautiful parks and more!

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You already recycle, now take the next green step. Click here for links, resources and best practices that will make green work for you!

		Seattle has been on the leading edge of curbside recycling, clean drinking water and many other green initiatives spanning the last two decades. In 2005, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels launched the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement to advance the goals of the Kyoto Protocol. Mayors from nearly 900 cities have since joined Seattle in pledging to reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions in their communities and urge governmental action.

	Clean & Green Seattle Seattle Climate Action Now! Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment Seattle City Light’s Green Up Seattle Seattle reLeaf Green Seattle Partnership Seattle Architecture Foundation's Green Building Tours Seattle Green Map Evergreen Escapes