The Green Star
Meridian Recycling & Energy Update
 

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Should We Lift the Ban on Yard "Waste" in Landfills?

The State Legislature is exploring new legislation that would lift the ban on yard "waste" from certain landfills equipped with methane capturing features.  As someone who's been promoting composting and "alternative" energy for thirty years, I just can't "leave" this issue alone!  Here are a few recyclable perspectives to chew on....

 

 

Jumpin' the Curb

"Can't recall your curbside recycling day?  I have weekly curbside I usually remember as I'm rushing off to work and am reminded by my dutiful neighbors.  At this point, I find myself with two choices:  1) return/recycle or, 2.  wait another week or... two.. or....  This week,  I continue on my way to work. 

 

This is now an option as a "single-sized" household --  I can can wait a month. Larger households risk the "exploding bin" syndrome.  No fear... click here:  www.re-news.net/meridian/curbside.htm

 

 

 

Recycled from Readers

 

Zero Waste: 

A vision for the future  Click here

 

 

NextGEN Handbook

Want to participate in the creation of a  sustainable interconnected world?  Download "Creating a circle of Inspiration, Support & Action". This handbook offers various tools for building community.  From   www.nextgen.cc

 

 

Time Management 101

 

1) Get  less involved with stuff you don't like

2) Get more involved with stuff you do

 

 

Ideas Worth Recycling...

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Healthy & Green Calendar

 

Print and share with friends, customers, and co-workers.  Add your healthy/green events to this easy-to-use calendar!  Visit www.re-news.net/whatsup  and feel free to call if you have any questions (853-4466)

 

 

 

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