Often times going back to school means establishing new routines and habits. Reading, Writing and ‘Rithmetic may be the three "R’s" you are thinking about at this time of year, but we want you to think about the other three:  Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, as well. There...

Here’s a burning question…is it okay to burn trash in Hendricks County?  The answer is “NO!  It is against the law!” Burning trash of any kind is not allowed in Hendricks County (or any other Indiana county).  That includes things like construction material, furniture...

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 be removed by...

Unwanted or unusable latex paint seems to be everywhere. Many of us inherit a less-than-desirable collection of it when we buy a house--leftovers from the previous owners. The good news is latex paint is non-toxic and doesn't require any special disposal (so please...

Emily Cates, Food Service Administrator for Avon Community School Corporation, was honored last week as the District's Environmental Educator of the Year! Mrs. Cates has worked for years reducing the environmental impact of the School District's Food Services...