by Lenn Detwiler | May 22, 2018 | Learning Center
If you are working on being a locavore, it helps to have a plan. Whether you are a Farmers’ Market newbie or a well-seasoned veteran, we have got the low-down on what you can expect to find in-season and when and where in Hendricks County. Why does it matter?...
by Lenn Detwiler | May 22, 2018 | Learning Center
If you have expired or unwanted medicines to get rid of, here’s what you should know: Medicines that are flushed down a toilet or washed down a drain ultimately end up in our water supply. The chemicals used to manufacture today’s medicines often cannot...
by Lenn Detwiler | Apr 30, 2018 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center, Recycling
Whenever you are cleaning and clearing out, consider donating items that otherwise might be thrown away, to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. And, as you embark on those DIY projects, don’t forget to shop the ReStore for the supplies and materials you need. The...
by Lenn Detwiler | Apr 30, 2018 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center
Food waste and yard waste together make up about 25% of what we throw away. That means almost ¼ of what we toss can be composted! We can recycle nutrient-rich “stuff” like leaves, twigs, grass clippings, weed and shrub cuttings, garden waste, and food waste back...
by Lenn Detwiler | Apr 4, 2018 | Household Hazardous Waste, Learning Center, Recycling
Batteries! In our technology-rich society, it seems we rely on them more than ever. But, what do you do with them when they die? Disposal options for batteries are determined by the type of battery you want to get rid of. So, here’s what you should know…...
