by Lenn Detwiler | Nov 14, 2013 | Learning Center
Why Does It Matter? It’s fall in Indiana and the leaves are coming down. While it might be tempting to simply rake those leaves into a pile and set them aflame, doing so might be against the law where you live! Also, burning leaves releases particulate into the air...
by Lenn Detwiler | Oct 11, 2013 | Learning Center
Why Does It Matter? Respook, Rewear and Rescare!! Halloween costumes, masks, face paint, and all of the accessories can become really scary trash. To help you battle the trash monster, we offer an opportunity for reusing all of those wonderful costumes that can...
by Lenn Detwiler | Sep 26, 2013 | Learning Center
Why Does It Matter? Do you have a great idea for starting a new or expanding a current recycling program at your school, church or non-profit? We have a program that might help you get started! The District provides two types of grants to encourage recycling...
by Lenn Detwiler | Sep 11, 2013 | Learning Center
Why Does It Matter? Did you know that in Indiana paper makes up 29% of our waste stream, plastic 17%, metal 6%, glass 3% and food waste 10%? Did you also know that all of those items are things we not only commonly throw away at home, but also at work and at school? ...
by Lenn Detwiler | Aug 30, 2013 | Learning Center
Why Does It Matter? You may have noticed, as you are walking along the sidewalk, the stenciled words or printed stickers right next to a storm drain that say, “Dump No Waste, Drains to Stream”. Although we should know by now that dumping things directly into a storm...
by Lenn Detwiler | Aug 30, 2013 | Learning Center
Why Does It Matter? By now we all know that we can recycle materials like glass, plastic, metal and paper, right? Did you know that you can also now recycle cartons? That’s right! You can now put cartons in your recycling bin. These are exciting times in the world...
