The Sewer Utility Division of Kitsap County Public Works is offering free kits to residential customers to encourage proper disposal of fats, oils and grease, commonly referred to as “FOG” in the wastewater industry. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 65 percent of sewer spills are FOG-related. The majority of these spills are […]
Lisa Horanyi
An East-Coast transplant and Georgia native, Lisa Horanyi moved to Kitsap County in 2014 from Charlottesville, Virginia. She is the education and outreach coordinator in the Sewer Utility Division at Kitsap County Public Works. Lisa has an advertising degree from the University of Georgia and has written on a variety of topics including science, transportation and environmental issues. She enjoys exploring the Kitsap Peninsula with her husband and twin daughters and bringing new life to their circa 1901 home in downtown Poulsbo.
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Facing the Plastic — Why the Federal Government is Banning Microbeads
If you have ever used an exfoliating body wash or facial scrub from a major manufacturer, chances are you’ve used a product containing microbeads. While these tiny particles may be good for removing dead skin, they are bad news for the environment. Beginning in 2017, microbeads found in many personal care products will be banned […]