Items That May Be Recycled at Drop Off Locations in Your County: Propane tanks- can be returned to the place of purchase. Motor oil bottles Flourescent light bulbs-special county programs Latex paint cans- cleaned out-some drop off locations Clothing and other textiles- best to donate Electronics- can not go in…
So much is being done across the country to help spruce up our environment. Recycling has picked up over the past several decades and continues to build traction in every state thanks to recycling initiatives, legislation and the efforts of nonprofit organizations. According to the EPA, the national recycling rate…
Instead of lining and filling an old wire hanging basket, simply set in a terra-cotta saucer, sprinkle birdseed onto the surface and hang it from a tree branch to create the feeder you see at left. Whether your saucer sits lower in the hanging basket or is closer to its…
Recycle Today For A Better Tomorrow! EDCO Can Help You Make a Difference. There are many ways that recycling helps our environment and even the smallest step can have significant results. Recycling reduces the garbage placed in landfills and saves our precious resources from being used up. It almost always…
Our projects are fun AND help the environment! All projects require adult supervision so ask a grown-up to help you out. Bottle Cap Charm Necklace Create a locket from items that you likely have around your home! What You Need: 2 metal bottle caps (the kind that come on a…
From left, 1st place winner in Child Category, Tortilla Chips by Mary Lou; 1st place winner in Youth/Teen Category, Queen of the Cards by Kalen Melton and 1st place winner in Adult Category Lace Up Green Chile Burlap Dress by Brenda Fleming and Modeled by Heidi Sheppard. Courtesy/LAC Recycle Fashion…
How to recycle a wedding gown Posted: Monday, November 2, 2015 6:00 am | Updated: 2:01 pm, Mon Nov 2, 2015. Metro Creative Brides want to look their best on their wedding days. In addition to professional hairstyling and makeup, many brides invest in extravagant wedding gowns. Estimates suggest the…
With less than a week to go and an estimated 5 million being sold in the days leading up to Halloween, Cheltenham Borough Council is encouraging residents to recycle their Jack o’ lanterns once the celebrations are over. Pumpkins make an excellent addition to a compost heap but anyone living in Cheltenham…
Amandalyn Dorner Sporting events generate recycling opportunities Bottles and cardboard boxes are abandoned by their consumers after UNA’s football game against the Florida Institute of Technology Sept. 26 in Braly Stadium. Many times, fans leave behind recyclable items. by Sports Editor Mike Ezekiel | 0 comments Cleaning Braly Municipal Stadium after…
Credit Luke Sharrett for The New York Times Advertisement Continue reading the main story STORIES FROM OUR ADVERTISERS Continue reading the main storyShare This Page Email Share Tweet Save More Continue reading the main story Readers take issue with a Sunday Review essay that said recycling has failed in economic…
Tons of white notebook paper will be kept out of Dougherty County’s garbage dumps, thanks to the efforts of about 8,000 school children. Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful’s mascot Duncan D. Trash visited students at Live Oak Elementary Thursday, teaching them to dump their classwork and homework in green recycling bins which…
From kindergarten to college, Americans are inculcated with recycling values. Whether it was your first household chore or a daily classroom activity, separating paper from plastic makes us feel like we’re saving the world in some small yet significant way. But in light of a recent New York Times article by science…
Ready to make a difference? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned recycler, we’re here to support your journey toward a greener future. Explore our resources, learn about best practices, and find out how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle with ease.