by Lenn Detwiler | Jan 27, 2012 | Learning Center
Why Does it Matter?Electronics compose an ever increasing proportion of what we dispose of. The District has seen a 350% increase in the amount of electronics received at our Tox-Away Days in the last seven years—and that’s with many more recycling options available...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jan 27, 2012 | Learning Center
Why Does it Matter? Happy Holidays to you and yours! We hope you are simply having a wonderful time with your family and friends. Perhaps now that some of the hustle and bustle of the season has died down, you find yourself with questions about what to do with all...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jan 27, 2012 | Learning Center
Why Does it Matter? During the holidays, Americans throw away more garbage than at any other time of the year. In fact, between the food waste from parties, the wrappers, boxes, bows, tags and packaging we throw away, we are creating a Grinch-sized Mt. Crumpit to the...
by Lenn Detwiler | Dec 7, 2011 | Learning Center
Why Does it Matter? America Recycles Day is November 15th! It’s a day to start or expand recycling efforts where you live, work, learn, worship and play. There is much more to recycling than just feeling good. Many companies rely on the materials collected as they...
by Lenn Detwiler | Dec 6, 2011 | Learning Center
Why Does it Matter? America Recycles Day is November 15th! It’s a day to start or expand recycling efforts where you live, work, learn, worship and play. There is much more to recycling than just feeling good. Many companies rely on the materials collected as they...
by Lenn Detwiler | Dec 6, 2011 | Learning Center
Why Does it Matter?This month we are focusing on food waste reduction. This is an area of waste reduction in which we could all make a huge impact. Most of us have leftovers, food that our children refuse to eat, and the forgotten foods in the refrigerator. Why not...
