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Seafair, Seattle & the Environment
Building for the Future of the Northwest
Special thanks to Cedar Grove Recycling for their extensive support of Seafair.
 Preserving our environment is now front and center. More than ever civic organizations, businesses and local governments have the opportunity to educate and lead the way in creating a cleaner environment for generations of Northwest citizens to enjoy.
The Puget Sound region is known for many things…beautiful scenery wonderful waterways, delicious seafood, friendly people and yes—the rain. At Seafair, our goal has been to bring the Northwest community the best summer entertainment, while at the same time respecting the environment that defines Seafair summertime events.
In 2008, Seafair will continue its best practices, while taking new steps necessary so “that which is good for the family is also good for the environment.” These initiatives range from bike corrals and food composting to education and shuttle buses. The goal is simple…
Please take a moment and review some of the event-specific initiatives Seafair is planning for 2008 and the years to come. Help Seafair, the City of Seattle, King County and Seattle Parks help the environment. Recycle at every Seafair event, pick up educational flyers and learn how everyone can take action against climate-changing pollution.
Seafair Marathon
• Reusable tote bags provided by PCC Natural Markets used as participant race bags
• Participant shirts made from 30% reusable materials
• Essential recycling at post race celebration in Bellevue Downtown Park
• Recyclable water jugs at all 15 aid/water stations (Debris to be picked up by Trashbusters)
Seafair Milk Carton Derby
• Educational and working mini recycling transfer station at Green Lake event site, allowing participants to actively participate in the process
• Monitored recycle stations
• Food composting monitored by recycling professionals
• Secure bike corrals so fans and participants can “leave the car at home.”
• Educational flyers provided by Cedar Grove Composting and Seafair
Seafair Triathlon
• Educational and working mini recycling transfer station at Seward Park event site, allowing participants to actively participate in the process
• Reusable tote bags provided by PCC Natural Markets used as participant race bags
• Monitored recycling stations
• Monitored food composting
• Secure bike corrals so fans and participants can “leave the car at home.”
• Educational flyers provided by Cedar Grove Composting and Seafair
 Seafair Torchlight Parade & Torchlight Run
• Monitored recycle stations
• Food composting monitored by recycling professionals
• Publicized alternative transportation options (city bus, monorail, carpool)
• Educational messaging broadcast live on KIRO TV (nearly one million viewers)
Seafair Hydroplane Race & Air Show
• Educational and working mini recycling transfer station at Genesee Park and Lake Washington shoreline event site, allowing participants to actively participate in the process
• Monitored recycle stations
• Food composting monitored by recycling professionals
• Secure bike corrals so fans and participants can “leave the car at home.”
• Publicized Seafair Shuttle buses to and from the event site
• Educational flyers provided by Cedar Grove Composting
General Initiatives
• Seafair Magazine, Media Guide, Event Posters and other marketing publications printed with soy ink on recycled post consumer waste paper
• Seafair.com features educational web page
• Environmental educational information sent to Seafair’s e-newsletter data base.
Thank you for your long-time support of Seafair. We look forward to actively working together on ways everyone can support the pristine Northwest landscape for future generations of Seafair fans.
Additional Information
Cedar Grove Recycling
City of Seattle, Climate Action NOW
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