Recycling Update
June 24, 2008

Note:  to open links, you may have to "trust" them.  In Internet Explorer, choose "tools" -- "internet options" -- "security" -- "trusted sites" -- "sites" -- paste "*.re-news.net" and click OK.  Also add "*.lansingstatejournal.com",  "*.suapi.org", and "*.shrm.org"

 

Mark Your Calendars:  July 15 & 19
Several local recycling events will occur this summer and fall in the Meridian area (VanAtta's for plastic plant containers on the 15th and Meridian Mall - behind AMC Theatres - for clothing, shoes, foam, glass, and more on the 19th).

Green Stars in the News
Recycling successes at several local health-related businesses are described week's Towne Courier.

Green Battery Guide
Wise selection, use, and disposal of batteries can save a bundle of green. 

LEED Learning Circles
Gavin Gardi, recently featured in the this article about green building, invites you to a LEED Learning Circle.

Working Green
Amy Wiles shares June's HR Magazine which features several articles on being green in the workplace.

Make Your Own Rain Barrel for $15
Martha Knorek recently shared this cool site to help us capture and recycle one of our finest natural resources.  Also visit www.re-news.net/rain

Healthy Community Updates
I include a wealth of health-related info in a weekly "healthy community update" that I do for residents in our region.  If you'd like to subscribe to this weekly update or have suggestions for future issues, please send me an e-mail.

Where Do I Take Stuff?
Be sure to check the "factsheets" section of our website for a listing of items that can be recycled and options to reduce, re-use, and green your home, workplace, school, etc.

Energy Speaker Series
I teach an energy class this summer at LCC and have lined up several speakers to talk about alternative energy options.  Please RSVP if you'd like to attend one or more.

 

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If you have recycling and/or green tips to share in a future update, please let me know!

Thanks,

LeRoy
505-2809