UPDATED (11/13/07): Here’s the entire letter Eden sent along with her picture.

After almost 3 years living in Europe (the last 2 in Luxembourg) my husband, new baby girl and I will be returning to Seattle the first week of October. During this European adventure we have taken many trips and many pictures of recycling, and I hope to get them organized at some point so that I can share more with you and the DTN. In the meantime, here is one from a trip we just took (likely our last vacation of any kind since we plan to buy a house in Seattle :) )…We sailed around the Amalfi coast (Naples, Italy-ish) for 5 days and then spent 5 days on the Island of Ischia for the wedding of a friend from Portland. It is a stunningly beautiful part of the world, and I was pleased to see as many recycling bins as I did.

This picture is taken in the town of Amalfi, right next to the marina. Adeline Morgan (3 months) is in the carrier on my front.

We are excited to be moving back home to the PNW, and look forward to reconnecting. My husband will take on a new position at Amazon.com and I’ll start looking for work soon. Of course, if you know of any job leads, let me know!

Cheers,
Eden Mack (formerly Mercer)

P.S. If you post this letter, also add my “hello” to everyone who knows me, and feel free to pass on my e-mail address. I’ll be looking for lunch dates to get caught up on the past few years, and from what I’ve seen so far in the first week-ish, it has been great! Tully’s and others composting their cups?! Curbside food waste recycling?! Public recycling bins in prominent places? Congrats to all for their good work. It is wonderful to be home.

Original Post (10/31/07):
Eden Mercer has sent us one (of hopefully many) recycling pictures from her time in Europe. Thanks Eden!
We sailed around the Amalfi coast (Naples, Italy-ish) for 5 days and then spent 5 days on the Island of Ischia for the wedding of a friend from Portland. It is a stunningly beautiful part of the world, and I was pleased to see as many recycling bins as I did.

This picture is taken in the town of Amalfi, right next to the marina.