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Sharing Is Caring

  As I opened the thoughtfully wrapped present from my 12-year old son revealing an industrial-size bag…

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Recycling Remastered

  So you’ve mastered the recycling of your household or office waste:  paper, cardboard, cans, bottles, and…

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The Gift of Warm Fuzzies

There’s something about a gift that is hand-made by a friend or a family member that just…

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It’s a Wrap!

  Good things come in small packages, right? The best things, however, come in reusable or recyclable…

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Low or No Waste Holiday Parties

  ‘Tis the season – to create about 25% more garbage! Seriously, that is how much more…

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Shop Smart

  What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?  Stuff, stuff and more stuff? Probably not.  I bet…

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Calling All Trashionistas

  Surely you’re familiar with the fashion capitals of the world:  Paris, Tokyo, Milan, Bend, London…wait –…

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recyclable plastics

Plastics Recycling 101

  “Plastics make it possible” is a phrase touted by the American Chemistry Council, yet plastics are…

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National America Recycles Day November 15

If you’re reading this, chances are that you recycle – and probably more than just pop cans….

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DIY Halloween Costumes

  Using some fuzzy math, I figured I have 30 kid Halloweens under my belt. That’s adding…

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Cartons, Containers, Coffee Oh My!

You recycle paper, and you’ve done it for ages.  Newspaper, magazines, office paper, you’ve got it all…

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Recycle Right

Recycle Right, For a Cause

The Environmental Center is excited to announce our latest efforts to raise awareness regarding resource use in…

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