by Lenn Detwiler | Nov 6, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center, Recycling
America Recycles Day will be celebrated very soon on November 15th. It’s a day to think about your trash: how much you produce, where it goes, the environmental impact of products you buy, reusing what you can, recycling and safe disposal of hazardous materials. This...
by Lenn Detwiler | Sep 4, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center, Recycling
When it comes to recycling paper, 96% of Americans have easy access to a recycling program where they live. 94% have access to plastics recycling. So, why don’t we recycle more? Well, the answer may lie in the understandable difficulty some consumers have...
by Lenn Detwiler | Sep 4, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center, Recycling
If you are feeling ambitious and want to improve your workplace, start a Recycling @ Work program! Although it sounds daunting, it really is easy to do and you will be amazed at the difference your organization can make with just a few changes to your waste habits....
by Lenn Detwiler | Aug 20, 2015 | Adult Outreach, Learning Center, Recycling
Keefe Harrison, Executive Director of The Recycling Partnership, a national non-profit formed in 2003 with the goal of improving recycling in the United States, recently wrote: Recycling is much more than an environmental action. Unlike the waste management industry,...
by Lenn Detwiler | Aug 20, 2015 | Household Hazardous Waste, Latest, Learning Center, Programs, Recycling
Don’t forget that this Saturday, August 29th, is your next chance to safely dispose of your household hazardous wastes (HHW) like pesticides, herbicides, fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, adhesives, automotive fluids, cleaners, unwanted medicines, oil-based...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jun 15, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center, Programs, Recycling
Recycling programs: the same thing, only different… When it comes to recycling programs, knowing which materials are accepted and which aren’t is critical to the program’s success. But, understanding those rules can sometimes be difficult. We have...
