tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54524826889942164292024-03-09T21:47:38.548-05:00Recycle BrevardRecycle Brevard, Inc. is an independent 501(c)3 Florida non-profit organization, 100% funded by sponsorships and donations, 100% run by volunteers. MBOnlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01312888682356422700noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-50685245908929950402023-01-05T21:15:00.006-05:002023-01-05T21:54:17.962-05:00Where can Trophies be recycled?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpOoUwCrmzExaXCYciw9EjgWGI196TAeCXRGZrEVELlz0OIG-U5YWcPndZesYF6pNrT2jXTRsRfkHi9V9P6YA2dXRZCLQq3vKJj4qcT_T0rQWaAsj1shiXVcMRjD3CTIQMSwbDVw9KZ5YNIpivxcDAl6_mDVjNmVXkVUFr3S8imDtOH9mTxa7AzZH/s300/trophies.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpOoUwCrmzExaXCYciw9EjgWGI196TAeCXRGZrEVELlz0OIG-U5YWcPndZesYF6pNrT2jXTRsRfkHi9V9P6YA2dXRZCLQq3vKJj4qcT_T0rQWaAsj1shiXVcMRjD3CTIQMSwbDVw9KZ5YNIpivxcDAl6_mDVjNmVXkVUFr3S8imDtOH9mTxa7AzZH/s1600/trophies.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div>My daughter is about to go to college. As we started to clean out and organize her room, she made a pile of trophies that she did not want to keep. "What are we going to do with all of that?" I thought looking at the many trophies she accumulated throughout the years.<p></p><p>I contacted a few local trophy shops but they did not accept old trophies for reuse or recycling but searching online I found a few places that do and may be useful for you too:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Total Awards and Promotions - <a href="https://www.awardsmall.com/Trophy-Recycling_ep_46.html">https://www.awardsmall.com/Trophy-Recycling_ep_46.html</a></li></ul><p></p><p>They charge a fee for recycling and have a list of what they accept and what they do not. Through their program, 501c3 organizations can apply to receive FREE trophies (shipping not included).</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Lamb Awards & Engraving - <a href="https://www.lambawards.com/trophy-recycling/">https://www.lambawards.com/trophy-recycling/</a> </li></ul><p></p><p>They help find new homes for your very old trophies so that they avoid the landfill. They will either donate matching sets to charities in need or break the trophies down for parts.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Teacher Supply Depot - <a href="https://eu.jacksonville.com/story/news/2020/03/07/curious-jax-heres-where-to-donate-old-trophies/112265540/">https://eu.jacksonville.com/story/news/2020/03/07/curious-jax-heres-where-to-donate-old-trophies/112265540/</a> </li></ul><p></p><p>Gives free school supplies to Duval County public and charter school teachers. The nameplates are removed and new ones put on to reward students for good conduct, sports achievements or academic accomplishments. For more information, call (904) 381-7480.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Sports Medal Recycling - <a href="http://sportsmedalrecycling.com/">http://sportsmedalrecycling.com/</a></li></ul><p></p><p>A group of athletes that recycles extra, unused or no-longer-wanted road race, endurance event, sport and academic medals. Their service is FREE and open to any individuals, race directors or event organizers that wish to recycle with them.</p><p>More ideas and information:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.homedit.com/cool-ways-to-upcycle-trophies/">https://www.homedit.com/cool-ways-to-upcycle-trophies/</a></li><li>Upcycle your old trophies: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI4OpFpjPt0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI4OpFpjPt0</a></li><li><a href="https://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/declutter-old-trophies.html">https://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/declutter-old-trophies.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/can-you-recycle-trophies.php">https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/can-you-recycle-trophies.php</a></li><li><a href="https://home.howstuffworks.com/green-living/donate-trophies.htm">https://home.howstuffworks.com/green-living/donate-trophies.htm</a></li></ol><p></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comRockledge, FL, USA28.3164498 -80.726985399999990.0062159638211554125 -115.88323539999999 56.626683636178846 -45.57073539999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-85908310843637079502020-02-02T08:06:00.000-05:002020-02-02T08:06:21.349-05:00Is there such a thing as eco-friendly disposable cups?<div>
Good question! When organizing events, we were faced with the issue of what kind of cups to use a couple of years ago and
decided to go with compostable cups because production/ingredients are
better and we had access to a composting facility. If you don't have access to a facility, the cups
will end up in the landfill as any other trash.</div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/381MO5L" target="_blank">Reusable cups</a> will always be the best option.<br />
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For disposable, there are a few <i>greener </i>options to consider. Let me list some of the pros/cons of these options
to help you make a decision:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdl8jP2kKdOBZeih3WD7gmw-G-FpbrAre1sduRsr7bhtwPD9U5ECcQuQ7hUA-tlI9wz6tIFYCXvKM-UM16lFtTyE2S8aNGYxH49u3kGgevb1iSN8w4dmYnZZkWux9MSQ70kb93TTQKVw/s1600/plasticcups.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdl8jP2kKdOBZeih3WD7gmw-G-FpbrAre1sduRsr7bhtwPD9U5ECcQuQ7hUA-tlI9wz6tIFYCXvKM-UM16lFtTyE2S8aNGYxH49u3kGgevb1iSN8w4dmYnZZkWux9MSQ70kb93TTQKVw/s200/plasticcups.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
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<b>1. <a href="https://amzn.to/31js5aS" target="_blank">#6 Plastic Cups</a></b></div>
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<b>Pros:</b> Low cost; can be recycled through Terracycle; light; no leaks; people are used to them; easy to <br />
find/buy</div>
<div>
<b>Cons:</b> Support single-use plastic industry; contribute to the fossil fuel industry; manufacturing not a clean process;
users exposed to plastic chemical; break down into small plastic pieces if not properly disposed
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<b>2. <a href="https://amzn.to/2GIJcJE" target="_blank">Compostable</a></b></div>
<b>Pros:</b> Made
from compostable ingredients (sugarcane bagasse; corn starch etc);
support green industry; degrade faster and naturally (in industrial
composting environment)<b> </b><br />
<b>Cons:</b> More expensive than
regular plastic; a bit of research involved in picking the best
option/vendor; without an industrial composting facility, they will have
to go
to the landfill;
break down into small plastic pieces if not properly disposed
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<ul>
<a href="https://amzn.to/2S7ldZY" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://amzn.to/2S7ldZY" border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="430" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QHL18GZ8x5OMrgKuJUbp8gSMS3Ditx-c0t2hrAc6bAdtUN9cLoSBjgpr4okxepnMmgc21NAbrxCCfvTsk9W7a-4mz5P728Jx8Phf-YCKXAqmioO3wLMSzhtjymqiDDzVpGJR9iX0njA/s200/EP-CC12_1.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<li>concepts good to review: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.webstaurantstore.com/blog/454/biodegradable-degradable-and-compostable-whats-the-difference.html&source=gmail&ust=1580664268811000&usg=AFQjCNHijJ6Vu7K4kMq6PqGvNNwcyslRvw" href="https://www.webstaurantstore.com/blog/454/biodegradable-degradable-and-compostable-whats-the-difference.html" target="_blank">https://www.webstaurantstore.<wbr></wbr>com/blog/454/biodegradable-<wbr></wbr>degradable-and-compostable-<wbr></wbr>whats-the-difference.html</a></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.vieravoice.com/Senior-Life/September-2017/Is-plant-based-plastic-the-answer-to-the-worlds-plastic-problem/&source=gmail&ust=1580664268811000&usg=AFQjCNGSNiaOiLUUDygo0rpZRDprd31qNQ" href="http://www.vieravoice.com/Senior-Life/September-2017/Is-plant-based-plastic-the-answer-to-the-worlds-plastic-problem/" target="_blank">http://www.vieravoice.com/<wbr></wbr>Senior-Life/September-2017/Is-<wbr></wbr>plant-based-plastic-the-<wbr></wbr>answer-to-the-worlds-plastic-<wbr></wbr>problem/</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
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<ul>
<li>bio-based plastic is still plastic (bio-based plastic made from renewable raw materials such as corn-based resin): <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/11/are-bioplastics-made-from-plants-better-for-environment-ocean-plastic/&source=gmail&ust=1580664268811000&usg=AFQjCNGAymxrdKuthGtfPVofQDL7aEbpuw" href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/11/are-bioplastics-made-from-plants-better-for-environment-ocean-plastic/" target="_blank">https://www.<wbr></wbr>nationalgeographic.com/<wbr></wbr>environment/2018/11/are-<wbr></wbr>bioplastics-made-from-plants-<wbr></wbr>better-for-environment-ocean-<wbr></wbr>plastic/</a> -
“If PLA [bioplastic] does
leak out, it also will not biodegrade in the ocean,” says Jambeck. “It's
really not any different from those industrial polymers. It can be
composted in an industrial facility, but if the town doesn't have one,
then it's not any different.”
</li>
</ul>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2SfR5LU" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://amzn.to/2SfR5LU" border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="430" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QhvuCZmYHDU1ioC0A-4PISPUfU288daCVw2iNtCV0C37GcK3gtFkBo_CqqOJfdkYQJATeYgfUwtIOrQgJ9Z_aVdOhocMMXAb8tfnL3MBIoA5VTIpPvz2nhQ0xwxky7Jd5y0cC3y6efg/s200/bluestripe-cold-cups.jpg" width="193" /></a><b>3. <a href="https://amzn.to/2uW2g4F" target="_blank">Recycled plastic</a></b></div>
<div>
<b>Pros: </b>Normally cheaper than compostable option;
support recycling industry; are made from up to 30% <br />
recycled plastic</div>
<div>
<b>Cons:</b> Also supports single-use plastic industry; contributes to the fossil fuel industry; manufacturing not a clean process;
users exposed to plastic chemical; go to the landfill; break down into small plastic pieces if not properly dispose
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<b>4. <a href="https://amzn.to/2OkMo2p" target="_blank">Paper</a></b> (from responsible sources/renewable material)</div>
<div>
<b>Pros: </b>Reasonable price;
support green industry; some are 100% made from <a href="https://amzn.to/2GOYCMB" target="_blank">bamboo</a> or renewable <br />
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sources</div>
<div>
<b>Cons:</b> More expensive than regular plastic cups; go to the landfill;
production
is resource-use intensive; might leak; use plastic coat</div>
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<ul>
<li>the meaning of responsible source: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/look-label-sfi-logo-sign-sustainable-forestry.html&source=gmail&ust=1580664268811000&usg=AFQjCNGrz92rhHnr6Eo1hi6SXJXt-S3fbg" href="https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/look-label-sfi-logo-sign-sustainable-forestry.html" target="_blank">https://www.treehugger.com/<wbr></wbr>corporate-responsibility/look-<wbr></wbr>label-sfi-logo-sign-<wbr></wbr>sustainable-forestry.html</a></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>paper cups not recyclable in Brevard: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.choice.com.au/food-and-drink/drinks/tea-and-coffee/articles/are-takeaway-coffee-cups-recyclable&source=gmail&ust=1580664268811000&usg=AFQjCNGuseEI8g9EjzUbGq2ri6uXvVxBdA" href="https://www.choice.com.au/food-and-drink/drinks/tea-and-coffee/articles/are-takeaway-coffee-cups-recyclable" target="_blank">https://www.choice.com.au/<wbr></wbr>food-and-drink/drinks/tea-and-<wbr></wbr>coffee/articles/are-takeaway-<wbr></wbr>coffee-cups-recyclable</a></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>bamboo disposable uses PLA too: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Disposable-bamboo-double-PLA-cup-double_62103998890.html?spm%3Da2700.7724857.normalList.24.131348a0JgOo6Z%26s%3Dp&source=gmail&ust=1580664268811000&usg=AFQjCNFRCBiUlmswvA2zWT4aza2xgi8HYQ" href="https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Disposable-bamboo-double-PLA-cup-double_62103998890.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normalList.24.131348a0JgOo6Z&s=p" target="_blank">https://www.alibaba.com/<wbr></wbr>product-detail/Disposable-<wbr></wbr>bamboo-double-PLA-cup-double_<wbr></wbr>62103998890.html?spm=a2700.<wbr></wbr>7724857.normalList.24.<wbr></wbr>131348a0JgOo6Z&s=p</a> </li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://practicallyfine.com/what-is-all-the-hype-about-bamboo-coffee-cups/&source=gmail&ust=1580664268811000&usg=AFQjCNEm_OWDeuwgeIk25YlPW2SfsDrHLA" href="https://practicallyfine.com/what-is-all-the-hype-about-bamboo-coffee-cups/" target="_blank">https://practicallyfine.com/<wbr></wbr>what-is-all-the-hype-about-<wbr></wbr>bamboo-coffee-cups/</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
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In sum: if it is disposable, it's not eco-friendly - it will become waste a few minutes after being used.<br />
<br />
But if you are really going for disposable, your
pick will most probably depend on your budget and who you want to
support. As you can see from the list above, most of the disposable cups will end up going to the
landfill...</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-51705216616926568652020-02-02T06:26:00.000-05:002020-02-02T06:28:39.599-05:00Properly Disposing of Nail Polish<div>
Did you know that nail polish often contains toxic chemicals and the
U.S. EPA considers nail polish to be household hazardous waste (HHW)?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdP5SNIj5Gt0Z36wwU5RoMPa0ZxiEXrqKANAQAsL4g_Nzr9hlNLrZHDqPp4HuPsG5kYjLrpMUteG3i2HBA1ipa-F761mhMPUmUOf9s2WgRtmI8kdnBXkm6kstyPqRV8C81yW-ehytISoM/s1600/Nailpolish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdP5SNIj5Gt0Z36wwU5RoMPa0ZxiEXrqKANAQAsL4g_Nzr9hlNLrZHDqPp4HuPsG5kYjLrpMUteG3i2HBA1ipa-F761mhMPUmUOf9s2WgRtmI8kdnBXkm6kstyPqRV8C81yW-ehytISoM/s320/Nailpolish.jpg" width="320" /></a>Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Environmental Consultant John White explained the difference between residential and commercial proper disposal:<br />
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"Nail polish typically
contains a large amount of volatile organic solvent which gives it the
distinctive odor. The solvent will make the nail polish ignitable,
meaning it has a flashpoint less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Waste
generated by a business with a flashpoint less than
140 degrees Fahrenheit would be regulated as a hazardous waste and
would need to be shipped to a facility permitted to accept such waste. <br />
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Waste generated by Homeowners in Florida is
excluded from regulation as a hazardous waste under <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/cfr/2019/title40/" target="_blank">Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR)</a> <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=cb33630912b1b95876d696ddb4e64e64&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&n=pt40.28.261&r=PART#se40.28.261_14" target="_blank">261.4(b)(1)</a>. The regulations in 40
CFR that pertain to hazardous waste are adopted by Florida in the
<a href="https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=62-730" target="_blank">Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 62-730</a>. So, under this exclusion, if
the nail polish is generated by a household (this does not include an
in-home business) then the waste nail polish is not
regulated as a hazardous waste and may be disposed of in the trash.
Since disposal of chemicals is a recognized threat to Florida’s
groundwater, most counties in Florida have household hazardous waste
collection centers to ensure proper collection and disposal
of these excluded wastes. Brevard County has managed a household
hazardous waste program for many years now. The contact is Rita Perini;
<a href="mailto:Rita.Perini@brevardfl.gov" target="_blank">Rita.Perini@brevardfl.gov</a> or (321) 633-1888.</div>
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If the waste nail polish is generated by a
business, in any amount, then it would be regulated as a hazardous waste
if it exhibits any characteristic identified in 40 CFR Part 261
Subpart C, this includes ignitability with a flashpoint below 140
degrees Fahrenheit. Businesses must ensure proper disposal of hazardous
waste which entails using a hazardous waste transporter registered in
Florida and shipping the waste to a permitted treatment,
storage, or disposal facility – typically out of state. The regulations
for hazardous waste generators are in 40 CFR Part 260-268 and are
adopted in 62-730, FAC.<br />
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Companies that generate more than 220 pounds in any
calendar month must notify the state and federal government that they
are managing hazardous waste. It is a simple form
that identifies the location and type of wastes generated. <br />
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Most nail salons would be considered very small
quantity generators, which means they would generate less than 220
pounds of hazardous waste in a calendar month. These companies do not
need to notify the state but they still need to properly
manage any waste."</div>
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To summarize the information received from FDEP: <br />
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1. Regular nail polish used at home (household use)
should be disposed of in the regular trash when dried out (open container to let any leftover liquid dry out first) or, when nail polish is in liquid form, through the HHW program
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2. Businesses anywhere in Florida that generate more than 220 pounds in any
calendar month should have a special service to collect their nail polish product
and must notify the state and federal government that they
are managing hazardous waste. Businesses generating less than 220 pounds/month do not
need to notify the state but they still need to properly
manage any waste.<br />
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<b>Nail Polish Reusing</b><br />
Other alternative for unwanted, but still liquid, nail polish is to reuse it to <a href="https://www.organicauthority.com/live-grow/15-cool-ways-to-recycle-nail-polish-a-bottles" target="_blank">seal, mark, decorate or repair</a> various items you already use. Some may even find crafts, like <a href="https://kimspireddiy.com/crafts-with-nail-polish-bottles-diy-school-supplies-pens-pencils-ideas/" target="_blank">making nail polish pencils and pens</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM5XC3KCEAA" target="_blank">miniature snow globes</a>, as good ways to reuse old nail polish bottles but be mindful of how you dispose of any remnants -- regular nail polish _is_ toxic. <br />
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<b>Nail Polish Recycling</b> <br />
Even though not recyclable in regular curbside programs, <a href="https://recyclenation.com/2014/06/recycle-nail-polish/" target="_blank">despite being toxic, nail polish can be recycled</a>. Companies like <a href="https://chemwise.org/services/nail-polish-recycling/why-recycle-nail-polish/" target="_blank">Chemwise</a> offer recycling services and a mail-in option for liquid nail polish. Through their <a href="https://chemwise.org/services/nail-polish-recycling/smartbeauty-pack/" target="_blank">SMARTbeauty pack</a>, they are able to recycle the polish, the glass container, and the plastic applicator. Instead of throwing nail polish in the trash, you may choose to go a step further and recycle it!<br />
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But if it is hazardous, should we even be applying polish to our nails?<br />
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A good alternative (for many reasons!) is to use <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/nontoxic-nail-polish-1881863487.html" target="_blank">non-toxic nail polish</a>. "<a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/nails/g28834890/best-natural-non-toxic-nail-polishes/" target="_blank">Most non-toxic nail polishes are three-free, meaning they do not contain formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate. Beyond that, polishes go as far as being nine-, or 10-, or even 14-free.</a>"<br />
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There are many brands that fit the bill and will not include certain toxic components but why not top that with a cruelty-free, vegan product? If you are looking for that option? There are plenty of brands out there
- like <a href="https://amzn.to/2vGLqXH" target="_blank">Adesse New York</a> (12-free), <a href="https://amzn.to/38Z44IM" target="_blank">786</a> (11-free), <a href="https://amzn.to/2UkIHgW" target="_blank">IBN</a> (11-free), <a href="https://amzn.to/36LvHmZ" target="_blank">Cirque Colors</a> (10-free), <a href="https://amzn.to/34ZC45l" target="_blank">Karma Organic</a> (7-free), <a href="https://amzn.to/2tpFJga" target="_blank">Cote</a> (6-free) - and <a href="https://amzn.to/2RPzJ9N" target="_blank">Pure</a> (16-free) was one of the more reasonably priced of them and with the least toxicity. Do your own research and consider switching to a healthier and more humane option. </div>
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More Information:<br />
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<a href="https://www.pritinyc.com/vegan-nail-polish_c_31.html" target="_blank">PritiNYC</a> (8-free - <a href="https://www.pritinyc.com/CUSTOMER-SERVICE_ep_48-1.html">https://www.pritinyc.com/CUSTOMER-SERVICE_ep_48-1.html</a>)</div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2GMecsj" target="_blank">LVX</a> (5-free or 10-free - <a href="https://shoplvx.com/pages/about-us">https://shoplvx.com/pages/about-us</a>)<br />
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<a href="https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/HouseholdHazardousWaste">https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/HouseholdHazardousWaste</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.epa.gov/hw/household-hazardous-waste-hhw">https://www.epa.gov/hw/household-hazardous-waste-hhw</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/protecting-health-nail-salon-workers-0">https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/protecting-health-nail-salon-workers-0</a></div>
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<span data-offset-key="9bb0l-0-0"><span data-text="true">In that <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/03/the-health-risk-of-bpa-in-receipts/index.htm" target="_blank">same article,</a> John Warner, Ph.D., president of the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, warns that "There's more BPA in a single thermal paper receipt than the total amount that would leach out from a polycarbonate water bottle used for many years," and the article goes on to inform readers that "</span></span><span data-offset-key="9bb0l-0-0"><span data-text="true">Some manufacturers make “BPA free” thermal paper, but it’s often coated
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<span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0">In a <a href="https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/blog/2016/12/23/is-bpa-on-thermal-paper-a-health-hazard" target="_blank">blog post</a></span><span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0">, the Plastic Pollution Coalition compiled the following list:</span></div>
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<li><span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0">Be aware that thermal paper discolors easily when scratched with a coin or paperclip.</span></li>
<li><span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0">Don’t accept receipts whenever possible.</span></li>
<li><span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0">Go with a paperless receipt via email or text message. This is an increasingly available option at many retailers. </span></li>
<li><span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0">If you must handle a receipt, try to touch only the nonglossy backside. It contains much less BPA.</span></li>
<li><span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0">Carefully store receipts. If you absolutely need a receipt, place it in an envelope. Its BPA will rub off on everything: your hands, pocket, wallet, or purse, even the folding money in your wallet.</span></li>
<li><span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0">Quickly wash your hands after touching a receipt. Scrub with soap and water. If you wait longer than four minutes, it’s too late.</span></li>
<li><span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0">Wear latex gloves if your job requires the frequent handling of receipts.</span></li>
<li><span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0">Don’t use a hand sanitizer after touching a possible thermal receipt -</span><span data-offset-key="37uu6-0-0"> in a recent experiment, Dr. vom Saal and his team demonstrated that BPA levels went up to 185 times higher, “an absolute monster effect,” after the use of skin products such as hand sanitizers, sunscreens, and moisturizers. These products often contain chemicals called “dermal penetration enhancers” that break down the skin’s protective barrier to enhance delivery of the products’ active ingredients.</span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-71004057369663121162020-01-08T06:57:00.000-05:002020-01-08T14:44:56.168-05:00Decluttering is Easier than EverAt the beginning of every year there seems to be a frenzy to organize and/or declutter. I think it has something to do with new year resolutions. Whether you follow any of the minimalist recommendations or not, it takes time to do this if you want to do it right.<br />
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Recycle Brevard is based on the 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. We work tirelessly to help keep items out of the landfills. We also encourage our friends to donate locally and support our neighbors through those donations. However, we recently discovered that there's a program called <i><a href="https://givebackbox.com/mission" target="_blank">Give Back Box</a></i> which makes it incredibly easy, particularly for those folks who have mobility or transportation issues, to donate their used household goods in addition to reusing cardboard boxes. Talk about waste diversion! It certainly doesn't hurt that part of <a href="https://givebackbox.com/benefits" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Give Back Box</a>'s mission statement is that they're "dedicated to protecting our environment through the philosophy of <b>reduce, reuse, and recycle</b> by helping people to donate items to charities using the same box".<br />
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The <a href="https://givebackbox.com/story" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Give Back Box </a> program was founded in 2012 by Monika Wiela. It's teamed up with some of the biggest retailers in the country, including but certainly not limited to Overstock, Amazon, LEGO, Viva Terra and many, many others. And, in case I didn't mention this before, it costs you nothing at all to donate your goods. And when I say nothing, I mean nothing. You no longer have to try to fit driving your donations around in your already busy schedule; just mail it to the Give Back Box and they will take care of the rest.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Nsr_IIoDmL8P1Z9fypR1jSPwXzR2wFWwxXbljOJxCFlFvRSaX3z1qTvP6AwKroptyCIPkf1XK50gO-TjrGLnAw17OcGnGwqio4X-54Axl2M7kfkMU1YqEdmlaV3aLmS_QPio8sCx97A/s1600/GiveBackBoxrecycle.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="460" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Nsr_IIoDmL8P1Z9fypR1jSPwXzR2wFWwxXbljOJxCFlFvRSaX3z1qTvP6AwKroptyCIPkf1XK50gO-TjrGLnAw17OcGnGwqio4X-54Axl2M7kfkMU1YqEdmlaV3aLmS_QPio8sCx97A/s320/GiveBackBoxrecycle.png" width="320" /></a><i><a href="https://givebackbox.com/works" target="_blank">Give Back Box</a> </i>explains the program as easy as this: Step 1: Open your Box; Step 2: Pack your Box; Step 3: Send your Box.<br />
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Now I have to say that I, personally, have never used this program since I reuse all of my cardboard boxes in my garden - thanks to a suggestion from a good friend of mine - and donate locally, but I think this is a terrific program because it offers a solution to a segment of our population who can use some help in this direction.<br />
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So, pack your boxes, print a free label from <i><a href="http://www.givebackbox.com/recycle" target="_blank">Give Back Box</a>'</i>s website and let me know what you think. It couldn't be much easier, that's for sure.<br />
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(Article contributed by <i>Chris Kane</i>, volunteer at Recycle Brevard)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-65523639549146649022020-01-02T18:53:00.001-05:002020-01-08T14:47:47.450-05:00Can Smoke Detectors be recycled?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAvi4ogjaAw8-Yz7PPQxhbSYoKQry3RqQ1D8Asg0ilmtma-e87EqozaDCOiwVvETiRknYt-_t97RP6HG4tIKbA-sOXCSjrBDRB_aaQVHzUiR6QA2AaNoRYsL7nAodgJ88wUdLbt5Q878/s1600/Issue-0318-Changing-Smoke-Alarm-250x188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="188" data-original-width="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAvi4ogjaAw8-Yz7PPQxhbSYoKQry3RqQ1D8Asg0ilmtma-e87EqozaDCOiwVvETiRknYt-_t97RP6HG4tIKbA-sOXCSjrBDRB_aaQVHzUiR6QA2AaNoRYsL7nAodgJ88wUdLbt5Q878/s1600/Issue-0318-Changing-Smoke-Alarm-250x188.jpg" /></a>One of the chores that many families have at the beginning of the new year is changing the batteries on their smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors. This is one chore that can easily save your life. Occasionally, you’ll come across detectors that need to be replaced and this is where it gets a little more complicated. <br />
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To start, there are four basic types of residential smoke detectors:<br />
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<b>1. Ionization Smoke Alarms:</b> ionization smoke detectors are designed to detect fast, flaming fires. They contain a small amount of a man-made, radioactive material, Americium-241, which emits minimal radiation, so it is considered safe for human exposure UNLESS the device has been tampered with.<br />
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<b>2. Photoelectric Smoke Alarms:</b> Photoelectric smoke detectors function best for detecting smoky, smoldering fires. Unlike ionization smoke alarms, photoelectric smoke detectors do not contain any radioactive material.<br />
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<b>3. Dual-Sensor Smoke Alarms:</b> Dual-sensor smoke alarms combine ionization and photoelectric technology in one detector. The combination of technologies helps the device detect both fast, flaming fires and smoky, smoldering fires, alleviating the need to install two separate detectors.<br />
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<b>4. Combination Smoke/CO Alarms: </b> Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms can detect both smoke and carbon monoxide. Depending on the type of smoke detector in this combination, they may or may not contain radioactive material.<br />
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Most homes have the ionization types and this is problematic when you go to dispose of them as they contain a small amount of radioactive material.<br />
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<b>DISPOSAL</b><br />
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On the Brevard County Solid Waste Management Dept. website
(<a href="https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/HouseholdHazardousWaste">https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/HouseholdHazardousWaste</a>), they
quote the Nuclear Regulatory Commission where they exempt these
materials (smoke detectors) from regulatory requirements. NRC recommends
disposal in your regular household trash or MAIL BACK to the
manufacturer. <br />
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Waste Management makes reference on their website (<a href="https://www.thinkgreenfromhome.com/ThinkGreenFromHome.cfm">https://www.thinkgreenfromhome.com/ThinkGreenFromHome.cfm</a>) to LampTracker which does, in fact, take back, via mail, smoke
detectors (<a href="https://www.wmlamptracker.com/v2/product_smokedetector.cfm">https://www.wmlamptracker.com/v2/product_smokedetector.cfm</a>)
for a fee. However, the smallest container for you to purchase is
$79.00, whose capacity is for 4-5 6 x 6 inch filters, which isn’t
really practical for a residential customer.<br />
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I was able to find a couple of other <b>companies which you can send your detectors
to</b>, for a price - these are only a few of the companies offering this
service:<br />
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<b>1. CuriePackSM Radioactive (Am-241) Smoke Alarm Recycling Kit</b> -1 gallon (~4 Alarms) cost is $49.99<br />
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important to note that unidentifiable or disassembled/stripped down
smoke alarms are NOT allowed in the 1 gallon CuriePack and will be
surcharged at $8 each.<br />
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<b>2. Smoke Detector (Consumer) Recycling Kit - </b>$59 (capacity of around 5 units); IMPORTANT: This program is only for smoke detectors containing
Americium 241.(Detectors containing other radioactive materials are not
accepted.)<br />
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<b>MANUFACTURERS</b><br />
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<b>The best way to dispose of an ionization type detector is to return it to the manufacturer for responsible recycling.</b> However - and there’s always a <i>however </i>isn’t there? - not all manufacturers will take their products back. <br />
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In an ideal world, all manufacturers would be responsible for taking back their products at the end of life cycle. This would take the onus off of consumers for properly disposing of the products and back on the manufacturers where it rightly belongs. But, as of today, the ideal world is just a figment of imagination. <br />
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Something to think about <b>when you’re purchasing your next detector is to purchase one from a manufacturer who specifically provides an end of life recycling option</b>.<br />
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Doing research for this article, I found references to several different websites that contain information for a variety of manufacturers, but unfortunately very little of it was up to date. Information which I verified with individual manufacturers is listed later in this article, but I need to emphasize that <b>prior to sending your detectors back to the manufacturer you should always contact them</b> to be sure the information provided is up to date as it changes quite frequently. <br />
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The main manufacturers of smoke detectors and CO alarms are: First Alert and Kidde, representing ¾ of the market. Other manufacturers include: Nest, Swann, Gentex, Firex, Code One, Honeywell, Universal Security Instruments and Panasonic.<br />
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Typically, there is a label on the back of your smoke detector which contains the name and address of the manufacturer. They should be contacted for appropriate disposal information as, unfortunately, each manufacturer is different. <br />
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Following is a sample of the differences between various manufacturers and instructions:<br />
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<b>1. Kidde manufactures CodeOne & Firex</b>On Kidde’s website they recommend contacting your local fire department to verify compliance with any jurisdictional ordinances or requirements. After contacting them, they told me that they do, in fact, have an individual consumer disposal program. Like most things, it’s not simple and requires the consumer to fill out a form to receive authorization to send in their alarm. The consumer pays all costs associated with the return of the alarm. I have a copy of the form which they forwarded to me.<br />
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<b>2. Gentex</b><br />
Although they recommend recycling them at local facilities (which we don’t have), they did check with their applications engineer who said that they could be sent back to his attention, but we need to be certain to mark the box ‘RECYCLE”.<br />
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Gentex Corporation<br />
11768 James Street<br />
Holland, MI 49424<br />
Attention: Jim Bohn<br />
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<b>3. First Alert</b><br />
Will accept up to 4 of First Alert devices at a time. You need to call ahead for mailing instructions. The number is 800-323-9005 ext. 2; customer service department. The company’s address is 3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, Il 60504. Again, you pay costs.<br />
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<b>4. Nest</b><br />
Google (Nest’s manufacturer) is the only manufacturer I could find where recycling was totally free for residents. Mail your device to be recycled (US only)<br />
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Google offers a free mail back program through its partner, Reverse Logistics Group Americas (RLGA), for google’s customers. RLGA only accepts Nest Smoke Detectors for recycling. To use the mail back program, follow the steps below:<br />
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<li>Request a shipping label from RLGA through the google site - <a href="https://store.google.com/magazine/recycling#wombat-recycling_modal">https://store.google.com/magazine/recycling#wombat-recycling_modal</a></li>
<li>After you receive the label, safely pack your product and attach the label </li>
<li>Send your eligible electronic device for responsible recycling.</li>
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After reading this information, I’m sure you can see how complicated this is. It shouldn’t be that way - obviously. However, it is, and until it’s changed we have to go through the process. <br />
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The best way to make the necessary changes is to contact the manufacturers of your smoke detectors and if they don’t accept them back, write to them and tell them they should be responsible for the return of their products at the conclusion of their life cycle. That would be a start.<br />
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(Article contributed by <i>Chris Kane</i>, volunteer at Recycle Brevard)<br />
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If you have switched to compostable bamboo toothbrushes, what do you do with them at the end of their life?<br />
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Since here in Brevard County we don't have a<br />
composting program, you may repurpose your bamboo toothbrush into a plant label instead of throwing it away!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7c9up7YCFUpXIJf6yp8dYLx87mb0PEaEBiEOQ5bYiPXs3HdStmmMEmUImIxuxowI2e1GmtixzjCYAYQrVwohx2Q_69gV267mSybbpHTwlkDEmCj7YDffeIeibmAnpDcDs9Sw4zfpmwc/s1600/BambooToothbrushPlantLabel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1600" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7c9up7YCFUpXIJf6yp8dYLx87mb0PEaEBiEOQ5bYiPXs3HdStmmMEmUImIxuxowI2e1GmtixzjCYAYQrVwohx2Q_69gV267mSybbpHTwlkDEmCj7YDffeIeibmAnpDcDs9Sw4zfpmwc/s320/BambooToothbrushPlantLabel.jpg" width="320" /></a>Just write directly on the handle with a permanent marker after you've snapped off the bristles and there you have it; a plant label ready for your yard.</div>
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Pretty cool idea, right?</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-23556696785263561832019-06-20T21:54:00.002-04:002019-08-31T10:05:56.237-04:00Bubble Wrap?Did you know that <a href="https://blog.publix.com/publix/recycling-your-plastic-bags-at-publix/" target="_blank">Publix</a> accepts "bubble wrap and air pillows" in with plastic bags?<br />
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Yes, they do!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieeLM0pXDrHuzKhqKrGarqIKNa44nHbmZY8flN7mXjLO53T-uONCWIXuBOR5vzc7zPrYKmA_RmA5CL-d2F02bP00tEOWjjRmr2RTp5r5pm_1PQ5bgrjdROJlVEajet8mR-RigmrT-n6PU/s1600/bubble-wrap-clipart-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="500" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieeLM0pXDrHuzKhqKrGarqIKNa44nHbmZY8flN7mXjLO53T-uONCWIXuBOR5vzc7zPrYKmA_RmA5CL-d2F02bP00tEOWjjRmr2RTp5r5pm_1PQ5bgrjdROJlVEajet8mR-RigmrT-n6PU/s320/bubble-wrap-clipart-11.jpg" width="320" /></a>If you do not have use for extra shipping material and no local UPS stores that would like to have them for reuse, you may recycle your bubble wrap at Publix.<br />
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They accept that and <a href="https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/recycling-bags-and-wraps/plastic-film-education-individuals/learn-whats-recyclable/" target="_blank">everything else listed</a> by <a href="https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/wrap-recycling-action-program/" target="_blank">WRAP Recycling Action Program (WRAP)</a> on their <a href="https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/" target="_blank">website</a>.<br />
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WRAP is a national public awareness
and outreach initiative designed to make plastic film – including wraps,
bags, and flexible packaging – a commonly recycled material with a
strong and ever-growing recycling rate. <br />
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So, don't throw it away! Reuse or recycle your bubble wrap to help divert more from our landfills.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-56561457975413082742019-06-18T14:07:00.000-04:002019-08-31T10:24:46.263-04:00IMPORTANT NOTICE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>RECYCLE BREVARD</b> will be operating at limited capacity for the remainder of June and will be CLOSED AFTER THAT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to a family emergency. <br />
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We ask that you please not drop anything off at the facility during this time. <br />
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Please, continue recycling using the guidelines on our website and keep checking our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RecycleBrevard" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for updates.<br />
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Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-90773726524640675312019-01-08T09:52:00.000-05:002019-01-08T10:03:07.626-05:00What bin liner should I use if I bring reusable bags to the groceries?<div aria-describedby="js_3y" class="_3058 _ui9 _hh7 _s1- _52mr _43by _3oh-" data-hover="tooltip" data-tooltip-content="10:31 AM" data-tooltip-position="right" id="js_3z">
<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
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<div aria-label="Since using reusable bags for grocery shopping, we have barely any bags to use for our garbage. What is recommended in place of plastic bags?" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
<span class="_3oh- _58nk">When you start to <b>#REDUCE</b>, one of the simple steps is to bring your own reusable bags for grocery shopping which leaves you with barely any bags to use for garbage. In that case, what would be recommended in place of plastic bags?</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljgfpToRcgFs3XN9xucexAIP47bVLS-vhRwgrud6cM4SV9QK0d6Kd-U0ICjzEwv6h4Xb8PYF-orR1LugprJYowPP8iFlb-1NKS8VEOO4A2xkaF5lxkdALXqbphbWqgEUOXdGup7Z79nM/s1600/paperlinedbin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1331" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljgfpToRcgFs3XN9xucexAIP47bVLS-vhRwgrud6cM4SV9QK0d6Kd-U0ICjzEwv6h4Xb8PYF-orR1LugprJYowPP8iFlb-1NKS8VEOO4A2xkaF5lxkdALXqbphbWqgEUOXdGup7Z79nM/s200/paperlinedbin.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="_3oh- _58nk">Well, it depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. </span></div>
<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
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<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
We hope this helps!" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
<span class="_3oh- _58nk">Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards. </span></div>
<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
We hope this helps!" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
<span class="_3oh- _58nk"><br />At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that, too. </span></div>
<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
We hope this helps!" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk">Other things you may want to try: </span></div>
<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
We hope this helps!" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFrx1qREzn80BdEHrTdyCTKeBx5sGk2F-Gzg-7aWnk6UAPIyKm-_3BW2lBh-M4blhyAKSh90z9hf_nKPeJMrXWgrpYYbE-BT6d4uazw8-KNHcChQNVEzW69gqykX-OJjK8HtmkFiPkfI/s1600/greenease.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="334" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFrx1qREzn80BdEHrTdyCTKeBx5sGk2F-Gzg-7aWnk6UAPIyKm-_3BW2lBh-M4blhyAKSh90z9hf_nKPeJMrXWgrpYYbE-BT6d4uazw8-KNHcChQNVEzW69gqykX-OJjK8HtmkFiPkfI/s200/greenease.jpg" width="133" /></a>
<li><span class="_3oh- _58nk"> </span><span class="_3oh- _58nk">If you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (<a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FNonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2lgfayuneyTwCcP8syWA4IOWCW2EqVDXlmHRpHJPcVp4yZH-9oMHq0uww&h=AT3Lh6YaOwocqfej-enUk6SmPDVtIbUjcTNmOoQNX8O6WWnCZUidHUtA7pGc5PFzGVqb-XzACMsfVpRyFrPxpH6mM-tMgECCUugT0JfoiTP7gYSJOFFUeSN7jNUxKYuR-8MDAzT5D0rXkmJxNNo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Non-plastic Alternatives to Pet Waste Bags</a>) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. </span></li>
<li><span class="_3oh- _58nk">If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. You may have a bin for reusable items or items you may want to donate, and those should not need a liner.</span></li>
<li><span class="_3oh- _58nk">In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them. </span></li>
<li><span class="_3oh- _58nk">In the bathroom, flush toilet paper and place other product packaging directly in the appropriate bin. Reduce the disposables you use, like razors and hygiene products (e.g <a href="https://amzn.to/2RBbzR1" target="_blank">Mooncups</a>) whenever you can and that will take care of the need for a trash can and liner.</span></li>
<li><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">If you still want a trash bag, you may choose alternative bags (like <a href="https://amzn.to/2GX2w8W" target="_blank">biodegradable</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2sh8wiM" target="_blank">plant-based</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/2Ca6RQv" target="_blank">recycled</a> bags) instead of traditional plastic bags to make less of an impact.</span> You may also choose to use reusable bags in your bins around the house (like Planet Wise's <a href="https://amzn.to/2LX0Kn8" target="_blank">5-gallon</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/2M1JEVq" target="_blank">13-gallon</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/2SDtDau" target="_blank">Blue Avocado</a> bags) or in your 64-gallon tote (like <a href="https://amzn.to/2H1Xfgx" target="_blank">Green Ease</a>). You just wash the bags and reuse them! </span></li>
<li><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">If you collect for <a href="https://bit.ly/TerraCycleWithRecycleBrevard" target="_blank">TerraCycle</a>, you may have a box for all programs you participate in. When the box is full, just drop it off at our facility and we will take care of it for you. </span></span></span></li>
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<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
We hope this helps!" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
<span class="_3oh- _58nk">We hope this helps!</span></div>
<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
We hope this helps!" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
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<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
We hope this helps!" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk">Reduce, Reuse and <i>Recycle, Brevard! </i></span></div>
<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
We hope this helps!" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
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<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
We hope this helps!" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
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<div aria-label="It depends on the household dynamics and what you’d be willing to do. Most use no bags at all in their bins and compost food waste. Trash is emptied directly into the big tote for collection and washed afterwards.
At Recycle Brevard we receive a lot of donations in plastic bags, so we tend to reuse those and recycle the excess of bags at the grocery stores. If you receive bags from others, you could do that too.
Other things you may want to try: if you have a pet, you may flush pet waste straight into the toilet (http://bit.ly/NonPlasticAlternativesToPetWasteBags) and save pet food bags (and other packaging) for when you need to dispose of messier things. If you have a home office, paper goes in the recycle bin and office waste straight in the trash. In the kitchen, having separate bins help - neither your compost or recycle bin needs a liner and you may choose to also skip the liner for other trash or use non-plastic liners (paper or other bags that are part of packaging you receive) if you have them.
We hope this helps!" class="_aok" tabindex="0">
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk">Some more Info:</span><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaOhKADlNZw&index=1&list=PL7YL8AE5PUeCZKIwMIPtebtnNh4lhZ_sP" target="_blank"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">Green Peace video: Four Alternatives to Plastic Bin Liners</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://myplasticfreelife.com/2010/02/collecting-garbage-without-plastic-trash-bags/" target="_blank"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">Collecting Garbage Without Plastic Trash Bags?</span></a><br />
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk"><a href="https://homeguides.sfgate.com/ideas-garbage-disposal-plastic-bags-93025.html" target="_blank">Ideas for Garbage Disposal Without Plastic Bags</a></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-46500291507372373182019-01-06T11:22:00.005-05:002020-10-01T14:25:09.112-04:00Where to Recycle when Visiting BrevardFirst of all: Welcome to Brevard County! We are glad you are here - and looking to recycle.<br />
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This is a common issue faced by tourists and snowbirds visiting Brevard for a long period of time: where can they recycle their waste? It is also also a challenge to local residents who do not have recycling services available to them (e.g. some apartment complexes).<br />
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Recycling availability varies with the area and, depending on
where you are, you may find different alternatives, but here are some ideas on what to do when visiting or simply looking for ways to recycle in Brevard:<br />
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<b>1. Look for bins at Grocery stores</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHA4w0N4jHNq-3Ri97RqSBhdPR984oLQ296mxGnnyc20EPRYHCkLHaGp27Hb92Su7dxruEwILgybp9KIiuU0l9d6n8eU-CGQCS_3xANbp7Ossn74u753lIG6xpX3zzrupQrvM7XkOXN6s/s1600/Target-recycling-kiosks.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="211" data-original-width="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHA4w0N4jHNq-3Ri97RqSBhdPR984oLQ296mxGnnyc20EPRYHCkLHaGp27Hb92Su7dxruEwILgybp9KIiuU0l9d6n8eU-CGQCS_3xANbp7Ossn74u753lIG6xpX3zzrupQrvM7XkOXN6s/s1600/Target-recycling-kiosks.jpg" /></a>They normally have bins for recycling plastic bags (where
grocery bags, brad bags, newspaper <br />
sleeves, plastic wrapper
(e.g. from toilet paper rolls and kitchen towels), ziplocs, etc.
all clean and dry can be recycled), styrofoam (egg cartons
and vegetable trays) and paper bags. Sometimes even other items can be recycled
there. At Target stores, for example, the recycling stations located at
the front of each store allow guests to recycle aluminum, glass
and plastic beverage containers, plastic bags, MP3 players, cell
phones and ink cartridges. (<a href="https://corporate.target.com/article/2012/08/the-challenges-and-rewards-of-company-wide-recycli" target="_blank">Target: the challenges and rewards of company-wide recycling</a>)<br />
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<b>2. Check the local Home Depot/Lowe's stores</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSxnenZx0GGm4W7z_zokQ_PW1GckEHv9kp5zaXsJCAwshQt7jVuEeBJ24xZQ5AzEfzLUj_dvL-bwFAI9axED1jYtpzc8vNtCXqlk5k1-xEZUd2bLjjXYI98cNDO3oKovDVYY1mpYd7Ao/s1600/RecyclingAtLowes.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSxnenZx0GGm4W7z_zokQ_PW1GckEHv9kp5zaXsJCAwshQt7jVuEeBJ24xZQ5AzEfzLUj_dvL-bwFAI9axED1jYtpzc8vNtCXqlk5k1-xEZUd2bLjjXYI98cNDO3oKovDVYY1mpYd7Ao/s200/RecyclingAtLowes.jpg" width="200" /></a>Those stores have some recycling available, too. Rechargeable batteries, CFL light bulbs and plastic bags can be dropped off there. They might offer other
recycling opportunities as well.<br />
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<b>3. Drop off electronics at Best Buy</b><br />
If you happen to have any electronics, Best Buy offers free
recycling.<br />
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<b>4. Recycle at Parks </b><br />
If you are staying at local parks, they normally have
recycling dumpsters/bins especially at their camping sites. That
would be a good option to unload your bottles, cans, paper, etc.<br />
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<b>5. Recycle at University Campus</b><br />
In St. Petesburg, for example, USF has recycle bins all around
campus for anyone to use. That may be an option for other
locations as well.<br />
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<b>6. Check with Local Libraries</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0ZNIYNf0UHhADawhRwg_Ygb7ceUFKUfZgbrzuQ8t1_w9pWGPjHHS_eWjhIv1kdfP_DqYBJNibnIlgXQo5vbxVn0B7RVSmvKz2lYjiJxjXgQKOC-Fu4Rk1F7QJ4UoCXx_120xv5j4gUw/s1600/Instagram+Terracycle+Toothpaste.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0ZNIYNf0UHhADawhRwg_Ygb7ceUFKUfZgbrzuQ8t1_w9pWGPjHHS_eWjhIv1kdfP_DqYBJNibnIlgXQo5vbxVn0B7RVSmvKz2lYjiJxjXgQKOC-Fu4Rk1F7QJ4UoCXx_120xv5j4gUw/s200/Instagram+Terracycle+Toothpaste.png" width="200" /></a>Libraries normally accept newspapers, magazines, and
such.<br />
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<b>7. Drop off TerraCycle items at Recycle
Brevard</b><br />
If you are in the area, you could drop off hard-to-recycle
materials at our facility. We participate in <br />
TerraCycle
programs and collect things like empty toothpaste tubes,
toothbrushes, dental floss containers, deodorant containers,
make up, cereal box plastic liners, granola/energy/protein bar
wrappers, and a few more things. The updated list can be found
on the <a href="http://bit.ly/TerracycleWithRecycleBrevard" target="_blank">TerraCycle page on RecycleBrevar.org</a><br />
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<b>8. Recycling Dumpsters for Residents</b><br />
Before talking about where to recycle, make sure you know what can be recycled in single-stream dumpsters available in Brevard. Please, review the tables of <a href="http://bit.ly/TableOfCurbRecyclables" target="_blank">what CAN be recycled</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/WhatCannotGoInTheRecycleBin" target="_blank">what CANNOT be recycled</a> through single-stream recycling and ONLY place in the dumpsters what is currently accepted.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeL0Bj9rcvuo_kxM102Yk4g6QDxJzC9fnUcM-emZJfGraZMepBSnBKHsMnsxu4WEb8VRflV5YNWhGaQ8Ns8nx1BaUA27sDMUq3ko7wFPDl3TkMi3jMeYgv48xbU6SdMBdq8VBb5kJWbdU/s1600/WhatCANNOTGoInTheBin.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeL0Bj9rcvuo_kxM102Yk4g6QDxJzC9fnUcM-emZJfGraZMepBSnBKHsMnsxu4WEb8VRflV5YNWhGaQ8Ns8nx1BaUA27sDMUq3ko7wFPDl3TkMi3jMeYgv48xbU6SdMBdq8VBb5kJWbdU/s200/WhatCANNOTGoInTheBin.png" width="200" /></a><br />
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For Brevard residents who don't have recycling services available at their location, you may take your recyclables to one of the public recycling dumpsters. Some of the available ones are in Satellite Beach (at the David R. Schechter - DRS - Community Center, 1089 South Patrick Drive - 321-773-6458), Viera (Government Center - 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940 - 321-633-2000), and Cocoa (Central Disposal Facility - 2250 Adamson Road - Cocoa, FL - 321-633-1888). Call those locations to confirm their availability and what they currently accept.<br />
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Other single-stream recycling containers are listed on the county's <a href="https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/Recycling/recyclopedia" target="_blank">Recyclopedia</a>. The list below might change, so confirm the current available locations by visiting their site:<br />
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<strong>Central Disposal Facility</strong><br />
2250 Adamson Road, Cocoa (Monday–Saturday 7:30-5:30)<br />
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<strong>Merritt Island Courthouse</strong><br />
2527 North Courtenay Parkway<br />
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<strong>Viera, Government Center</strong><br />
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way<br />
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<strong>Mockingbird Way</strong><br />
3600 South Street, Titusville (Monday–Saturday 7:30-5:30)<br />
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<strong>DeGroodt Library</strong><br />
6475 Minton Rd. S.W., Palm Bay, FL 32908<br />
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<strong>Waste Management</strong><br />
7382 Talona Dr. West Melbourne (Monday-Friday 8-6)<br />
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<strong>South Mainland Library</strong><br />
7921 Ron Beatty Blvd. Micco, FL 32976<br />
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<strong>Titusville Public Library</strong><br />
2121 S. Hopkins Ave. Titusville, FL 32780<br />
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<strong>Port St. John Community Center</strong><br />
6650 Corto Road, Port St. John<br />
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<strong>City of Satellite Beach Schechter Community Center</strong><br />
1089 South Patrick Drive<br />
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<strong>City of Titusville Solid Waste Department</strong><br />
101 North Singleton Avenue, Titusville<br />
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If you live in a different area, call the Solid Waste Department in
your area to check on the availability of recycling dumpsters close to
you.<br />
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<b>9. Take metals to a metal recycler</b><br />
If you have metal of any kind - aluminum, steel, copper, etc - you may take those to a metal recycler. From steel cans to broken appliances and leftover from a remodeling project, if it is metal, they will most likely accept it. And you get paid for your scrap! Places like <a href="http://www.tmrecycling.com/locations/Rockledge/" target="_blank">TMR Recycling</a> can help you with that.<br />
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Those are some ways you can recycle and divert waste from our landfills, but, as a rule of thumb, <b>REDUCE whatever you can</b> <b>whenever you can</b>.<br />
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If
you reduce, you will not have to worry about recycling at all -
because you won't have anything to throw away! Bring your own
containers (coffee cup, water bottle, plates, silverware, bags,
etc.) to reduce disposables and packaging; reuse what you couldn't avoid receiving. <br />
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We hope this gives you some ideas and helps you find the right options for you during your stay.<br />
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Reduce, Reuse and <i>Recycle, Brevard! </i><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-33748487722886061252018-07-03T00:50:00.001-04:002020-10-01T14:26:46.323-04:00Disposal of Medication and Prescription BottlesThe FDA has a set of guidelines on what to do with expired or unused medicine:<br />
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.fda.gov_Drugs_ResourcesForYou_Consumers_BuyingUsingMedicineSafely_EnsuringSafeUseofMedicine_SafeDisposalofMedicines_ucm186187.htm&d=DwMD-g&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=6Gnm7cS5ng1oJMeDt3LF6A&m=Kbbcq6VgHV-_ZCoKf0LsyDm0CjpmfA85eUFj7fFk8NA&s=P-A4Vc34DrwFbNDaRlxS56LBjp6UV7nP1ffA_zSllhU&e=">https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/EnsuringSafeUseofMedicine/SafeDisposalofMedicines/ucm186187.htm</a><br />
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As part of the guidelines, there are 15 drugs on the list that are recommended to be flushed down the toilet in case a take-back program is not readily available. To avoid polluting our waters with those chemicals, disposing of those drugs through proper disposal channels should be preferred and they should never be flushed or poured down the drain.<br />
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The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has a list of places where anyone can take medicine back (see link on the page
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nabp.pharmacy_initiatives_awarxe_dispose-2Dsafely_&d=DwMD-g&c=pZJPUDQ3SB9JplYbifm4nt2lEVG5pWx2KikqINpWlZM&r=6Gnm7cS5ng1oJMeDt3LF6A&m=Kbbcq6VgHV-_ZCoKf0LsyDm0CjpmfA85eUFj7fFk8NA&s=_ETQtGcm66IJPHvgqNuG_879OndqdmaraljWjy1HYhw&e=">
https://nabp.pharmacy/initiatives/awarxe/dispose-safely/</a> to find a list of local places) and also there are "take back" events organized every now and then by the sheriff.<br />
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In Brevard County, Walgreens offers free medication disposal service (no liquid, syringes or inhalers) available to the public year-round. The two locations listed as offering that service are <a href="https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-1350+n+wickham+rd-melbourne-fl-32935/id=4193" target="_blank">on Wickham and Eau Gallie</a> and <a href="https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-4150+n+atlantic+ave-cocoa+beach-fl-32931/id=2284" target="_blank">in Cocoa Beach</a>. <br />
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The sheriff’s office also takes medication back at certain locations. You can get a list of locations and what they accept at <a href="https://www.brevardsheriff.com/home/how-do-i/get-help/unwanted-expired-drug-turn-in/">http://www.brevardsheriff.com/home/how-do-i/get-help/unwanted-expired-drug-turn-in/</a> <br />
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Walmart has available a pouch, called Deterra pouch (<a href="https://deterrasystem.com/products/">https://deterrasystem.com/products/</a>), for disposal in the regular trash. At Walmart that pouch is currently sold for $3.98. You can also find them in a 3-pack option on Amazon.com - <a href="https://amzn.to/2MX68d6" target="_blank">small</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2BNTVmt" target="_blank">medium</a>, and <a href="https://amzn.to/2MxBkzT" target="_blank">large</a>.<br />
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If those are not an option, one should follow the mix/seal/dispose rule described in the guidelines and on the <a href="https://staywell.walgreens.com/post/116924017880/spring-clean-your-medicine-cabinet" target="_blank">Walgreens spring cleaning your medicine cabinet page</a>.<br />
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<b>Prescription Bottles</b><br />
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For prescription bottles, remove label with personal info. Check if you local pharmacy will take them back OR take them directly to
<a href="http://www.spcabrevard.com/" target="_blank">SPCA Brevard</a> (for reuse with medicine for adopted animals) or a <a href="http://www.brevardsheriff.com/home/commands-services/operational-services/animal-services/other-links-animal-services/" target="_blank">clinic or animal rescue place</a> OR
ship them directly to rescue missions like <a href="http://m25m.org/pillbottles/" target="_blank">Matthew 25: Ministries</a> or <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/medical/contact-wmm/" target="_blank">World Medical Mission</a>. Some shelters or centers, like the <a href="https://www.mysbsc.org/" target="_blank">South Brevard Sharing Center</a>, may accept them as well - they use those bottles to fill up with shampoo or detergent to distribute to their clients. <br />
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You may also drop them off at Recycle Brevard - we will make
them available in our Reuse Room for projects and take them to
SPCA/Sharing Center when we have volume.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnn6E5b6v1Q7QmXiPbPurtKba_C4P-kA3Pdo9oO4sX_ZBmWiuuodzF-3K2nn7TkDzceKOmPTsDITy_WSOdpgJMSksi0CgHruVGZPGsmJmwy9XkigCd2VKGnkTelusnqPUr6f2Vbaf63w/s1600/Medicine+Bottles.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1238" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnn6E5b6v1Q7QmXiPbPurtKba_C4P-kA3Pdo9oO4sX_ZBmWiuuodzF-3K2nn7TkDzceKOmPTsDITy_WSOdpgJMSksi0CgHruVGZPGsmJmwy9XkigCd2VKGnkTelusnqPUr6f2Vbaf63w/s320/Medicine+Bottles.jpg" width="247" /></a>The <a href="http://www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation_department/department_info.php" target="_blank">DRS Community Center</a> in Satellite Beach has now a bucket to collect empty prescription bottles and they are an alternative drop-off location for Recycle Brevard. If you live in that area, you may drop off your empty prescription bottles at their facility and we will be collecting from them.<br />
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Other types of medicine bottles, like vitamins, we can have in
our Reuse Room or collect for <a href="http://bit.ly/TerraCycleWithRecycleBrevard" target="_blank">TerraCycle</a>. For <a href="http://bit.ly/TerraCycleWithRecycleBrevard" target="_blank">TerraCycle</a>, we can only accept specific brands of vitamins and supplements in their <a href="http://bit.ly/TerraCycleWithRecycleBrevard" target="_blank">recycling programs</a>.<br />
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Another option to avoid sending those bottles to the landfill is to <a href="https://www.diyncrafts.com/11126/repurpose/30-genius-ways-to-reuse-and-repurpose-empty-pill-bottles" target="_blank">reuse them</a> at home in fun and useful ways. You can find dozens of <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/201184308328735353/" target="_blank">different ways to repurpose those bottles</a> - some <a href="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/c1/6b/3f/c16b3fc944c56462b11c7e9cf25a59ec.jpg" target="_blank">quite ingenious</a>!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-11504528987301393822018-06-25T07:52:00.000-04:002018-07-03T01:53:01.812-04:00New Personal Care Waste Drop-Off Location<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The David R Schechter (DRS) Community Center in Satellite Beach has partnered with Recycle Brevard to collect empty personal care items.<br />
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Accepted items include mouth wash bottles & caps, deodorant containers & caps,
toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes, floss containers, hair care packaging, skin care
packing, makeup packaging and more!<br />
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Check <a href="http://bit.ly/2tO0aQQ" target="_blank">the list of accepted items</a> so you can participate and help with this recycling program.<br />
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Items collected will be sent to TerraCycle for recycling.<br />
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Thank you, DRS Community Center and City of Satellite Beach, for partnering with us to divert more waste from our landfills!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-46012860090931061102018-06-21T17:39:00.001-04:002020-10-01T14:28:45.024-04:00Non-Plastic Alternatives to Pet Waste Bags<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzs6AybHAEq4Zlmw5ris7ltjoScHz02ZMTNT4MLfyJVn7lsOBDyS-KQ9y-JyMRURJJTEIChZJiHmqXhjJWHejjVIMBrTDennuiBGVTBUgwU38DS9-R9rZyxvGbwsO2pOJR7S1x7KKNjOE/s1600/PetWaste.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="140" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzs6AybHAEq4Zlmw5ris7ltjoScHz02ZMTNT4MLfyJVn7lsOBDyS-KQ9y-JyMRURJJTEIChZJiHmqXhjJWHejjVIMBrTDennuiBGVTBUgwU38DS9-R9rZyxvGbwsO2pOJR7S1x7KKNjOE/s200/PetWaste.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="_3oh- _58nk">Eliminating plastics from our lives is a very big challenge. Plastic is everywhere and we use it in most everything we do, including when picking up after our pets.</span><br />
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">The most common material used by pet owners to clean up after their pets is reused plastic packaging, grocery or bread bags, newspaper sleeves, and other
similar bags - and those are all plastic! </span></span><br />
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">One could choose more "eco-friendly" bags that are compostable or
biodegradable to use instead but, even though their production may be
better (which is a great plus!), they will still be going to the landfill
</span></span><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">the same way all the other trash goes and, </span></span></span></span><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">since l</span></span>andfills are designed NOT to have much decomposition happen to
anything that is </span></span><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">buried </span></span>in
there, the bags
will not disappear; they will be spending their time buried in the
landfill together with all the other trash. </span></span><br />
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Other alternatives are <span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">products made of paper (like <a href="https://amzn.to/2VqEc2l" target="_blank">recycled paper and bamboo bags</a> or <a href="http://www.scoopeasy.biz/" target="_blank">ScoopEasy</a>), or reusable dog waste bag (like <a href="https://amzn.to/2P8bwr7" target="_blank">Poof</a>), and also flushable bags*
(like <a href="https://amzn.to/2MUbwNO" target="_blank">FlushPuppies</a>). </span></span><br />
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">Choosing one of these products over regular plastic depends on your preference, routine,
and how much money you would like to spend on such solution. </span></span><br />
<span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"></span></span><br />
<span class="_3oh- _58nk">I wonder how this job was done before plastic bags came along. That would be an interesting research to
be done for a future article.</span><span class="_3oh- _58nk"> </span><br />
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">*IMPORTANT </span></span><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">information
obtained from Brevard County Utility Services Department and South
Central Treatment Plant
(http://www.brevardfl.gov/UtilityServices/ContactInfo)</span></span></span></span>: </span></span><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">In Brevard Conty, you can flush pet waste but flushable bags are not 100% guaranteed to work - it depends on the composition of the bags and their requirements for biodegrading. So FLUSH THE WASTE but NOT THE BAG.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk">Sources:</span><br />
<span class="_3oh- _58nk"><a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onegreenplanet.org%2Fenvironment%2Feco-friendly-way-to-dispose-dog-poop%2F&h=ATPZiA5A7-4riiyMp1oqmolulNcrY6vsQ5mbZy3NPbAf2qcx1SKG_PxypxSKue8zwls5GYYtMgCGuO2F4P4jSSAj0zmAcWZmntsu3ngOWP8zvSyBt2c7ZudiICmpnj_jbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/eco-friendly-way-to-dispose-dog-poop/</a> </span><br />
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk"><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fthedailyshep.com%2Fhow-to-pick-up-dog-poop-without-plastic-bags%2F&h=ATPZiA5A7-4riiyMp1oqmolulNcrY6vsQ5mbZy3NPbAf2qcx1SKG_PxypxSKue8zwls5GYYtMgCGuO2F4P4jSSAj0zmAcWZmntsu3ngOWP8zvSyBt2c7ZudiICmpnj_jbA" href="https://thedailyshep.com/how-to-pick-up-dog-poop-without-plastic-bags/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/5-alternatives-to-a-traditional-poop-bag-including-a-reusable-one </a></span><br />
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<a href="https://thedailyshep.com/how-to-pick-up-dog-poop-without-plastic-bags/" target="_blank"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">https://thedailyshep.com/how-to-pick-up-dog-poop-without-plastic-bags/</span></a></div>
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-67974545040463839762018-06-20T14:58:00.002-04:002020-10-01T14:31:58.278-04:00Sustainable Options for Restaurant To-Go ContainersRestaurants provide to-go or take-out containers as part of their business. Most of them currently offer polystyrene (commonly known as <i>styrofoam</i>) containers because it is the type that is lowest in price - not the least expensive if we take into account <a href="https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/211428/EXTERNALITIES.pdf" target="_blank">negative externalities</a>, but that will have to be the topic of another article.<br />
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Some restaurants are starting to look for more sustainable options to those disposable containers that are normally used once and then sent to the landfill - or worse, they end up as litter in our streets and oceans. <br />
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An easy first step for those restaurants would be to purchase to-go containers made of sustainable materials. I would recommend staying away from plastic, though - even the "renewable
source" kind. Even though the production process of those containers should be better than conventional plastic containers, their fate would be similar to their conventional counterparts - unless customers have access to composting services that would be able to process those kinds of material, which for us in Brevard is not much of an option right now.<br />
<br />
So, a better option would be recycled
paper/cardboard or aluminum. Those are non-petroleum base materials and, when not soiled, they can be recycled.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsz9e1wzEfRuDBeDJ-4Tq97AUVRFqS_FtaIQlaxwNkfdi3j7p8XDFQaAEivg0VS4zW64a4Dv-kbZQE7pVzGT0KgGagqXZvVhMbH00mW-EKkrT_OnClp-29kADn6AYTg_QIySDiJEWW48/s1600/ChooseToReuse_ContainerAndCup.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="794" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsz9e1wzEfRuDBeDJ-4Tq97AUVRFqS_FtaIQlaxwNkfdi3j7p8XDFQaAEivg0VS4zW64a4Dv-kbZQE7pVzGT0KgGagqXZvVhMbH00mW-EKkrT_OnClp-29kADn6AYTg_QIySDiJEWW48/s320/ChooseToReuse_ContainerAndCup.jpg" width="320" /></a>Eco-friendly alternatives cost a bit more for the restaurants, but are a better option for the health of their customers and the environment.<br />
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Now, if restaurants are open to take a step further, they could implement an even better solution: give incentives for
customers who bring their own container - a coupon or a nominal discount - and offer their own branded (preferably non-plastic) reusable containers for a price. This
could eliminate the need for purchasing disposable to-go
containers all together, reduce waste, and increase loyalty. A total
win!</div>
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<div>
For
the latter solution, it may be worth considering not to sell those as an optional, separate item; maybe trying to make it work like a deposit would be a better option, i.e. add the container cost
into the price of the take-out order and if the container is brought back to
be used with their next order, no charge for the container would be applied, and a
loyalty discount would be offered instead as a reward for customer loyalty and eco-consciousness. </div>
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Perhaps a combination of the above
options would be a great compromise, but, we believe, moving towards implementing a
"reusable containers only" policy should be the goal.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhasaE3RlyySd39I_S6R_1qsVGqeZmT5pEJDMPrAcafUkj-liX56jb32TCeMvjBbEdH8xlC1mTO542Ww5G4H26gp79ugwpmaYmW7IFG7Jh6dRoKMi8PQAATbBUsGCgG8JCiSZpWvssGD44/s1600/Eco_To-Go_DUC.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhasaE3RlyySd39I_S6R_1qsVGqeZmT5pEJDMPrAcafUkj-liX56jb32TCeMvjBbEdH8xlC1mTO542Ww5G4H26gp79ugwpmaYmW7IFG7Jh6dRoKMi8PQAATbBUsGCgG8JCiSZpWvssGD44/s320/Eco_To-Go_DUC.jpg" width="247" /></a>And this is already a reality in some colleges and universities around the world!<br />
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We were pleased to find out that some colleges and universities have already incorporated reuse to-go containers into their business model.<br />
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Some offer discounts, others make the price of reusable containers lower than disposable ones to get students to buy in. They take back containers to sanitize them and put back to use. They also offer replacement for broken ones.<br />
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This shows that if we want to change, there are viable alternatives that will not compromise our convenience or safety but will have a significant positive impact on the environment.<br />
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Why not give existing solutions a try or even start a new trend that makes more sense to your business?<br />
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We hope you do.<br />
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Sources:<br />
The Green Doggy Bag: Eco-Friendly Restaurant Take-Out Containers <br />
<a href="https://www.rewardsnetwork.com/blog/green-doggy-bag-eco-friendly-restaurant-take-containers/" target="_blank">https://www.rewardsnetwork.com/blog/green-doggy-bag-eco-friendly-restaurant-take-containers/</a><br />
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From Campus to Community: Systems for Reusable To-Go Coffee Cups <br />
<a href="https://challenges.openideo.com/challenge/circular-design/ideas/from-campus-to-community-systems-for-reusable-to-go-containers" target="_blank">https://challenges.openideo.com/challenge/circular-design/ideas/from-campus-to-community-systems-for-reusable-to-go-containers</a><br />
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A Guide to Setting Up To-Go Container Programs on Your Campus <br />
<a href="http://www.postlandfill.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/togoguide_updated_9_15_AS.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.postlandfill.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/togoguide.pdf </a><br />
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OZZI "Changing the world from disposable to reuseable one meal at a time <br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnw9Cvmna24" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=86&v=qK7eGdffiaM</a><br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1405000820"><br /></a>
GO Box saves 50,000 disposable to-go containers!<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bON3lX9Bvqk" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bON3lX9Bvqk</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-8084458389366910462018-06-11T02:46:00.001-04:002020-10-01T14:33:19.067-04:00Alternatives to Shredded Paper<br />
<a href="https://earth911.com/recycling-guide/how-to-recycle-paper/" target="_blank">According to Earth911</a>, in the U.S., paper recycling accounts for half of the recyclables collected per year, and our paper recycling rate is 63 percent.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifU3kDlCi44QyNVeRoBOcI1zntqvbYOicNgFDncRmTzOGr9iP4VHgUzgoQ4Rw7X9N4YxpOIIv8wp5T2hd41ctlvE9g_xQ3sp935HBbgPrKUEXokvCi1SCP4d6mMTIt42Gzzt0__kmILPU/s1600/ShreddedPaper.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="474" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifU3kDlCi44QyNVeRoBOcI1zntqvbYOicNgFDncRmTzOGr9iP4VHgUzgoQ4Rw7X9N4YxpOIIv8wp5T2hd41ctlvE9g_xQ3sp935HBbgPrKUEXokvCi1SCP4d6mMTIt42Gzzt0__kmILPU/s320/ShreddedPaper.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Recycling paper reuses paper fibers and the longer the fibers, the
better the quality of the paper it can produce. Once shredded, paper
fibers are short and can only be recycled into lesser-quality paper
products like coffee filters, egg cartons and paper towels.<br />
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In Brevard, shredded paper is no longer recycled. So if shredded paper cannot be recycled, what can we do with it?<br />
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<a href="https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/Recycling/recyclopedia" target="_blank">Brevard County Solid Waste Management Dept.’s Recyclopedia</a> lists Brevard County Public Libraries as a place where shredded paper is accepted for recycling.<br />
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Other alternatives are to compost the paper or reuse it for shipping, or pets (guinea pigs and such), or for the bottom of a gift basket, for example. <br />
<br />
Maybe checking with local crafters, artists (who would need to ship their items) or shipping companies or animal shops/shelters will provide another option as they might like to have some for their own use.<br />
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An alternative to shredding paper posted by Earth911 that should be considered for at least some of the paper being shredded is to "<span style="font-weight: 400;">use a permanent marker to remove
the personal information without shredding the document. This ink is
easily removed in the recycling process." Which means that if you can avoid shredding</span>, that will be the best option if you want to recycle your paper.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-78809670719405193712018-05-24T14:59:00.000-04:002018-07-03T02:57:05.170-04:00Why can't I Recycle my Greasy Pizza Box?This is a snippet from an explanation found on a <a href="https://recyclecoach.com/blog/item?id=93" target="_blank">blog post</a> at <a href="https://recyclecoach.com/" target="_blank">RecycleCoach.com</a>:<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9BHO9nMOJ2CclOu0TA-9NxNylLcpMWBuAs53KKRYFccO3jrx-RUfTB8awLTM7Y2mWW775T_ZZaxqj7-I_SoL5q-cEyF02J3ZdRsz1MXB9sWKsw5EDlIXMwiPhLBzX1_vSdLt38qw-bw/s1600/GreasyPizzaBox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="474" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9BHO9nMOJ2CclOu0TA-9NxNylLcpMWBuAs53KKRYFccO3jrx-RUfTB8awLTM7Y2mWW775T_ZZaxqj7-I_SoL5q-cEyF02J3ZdRsz1MXB9sWKsw5EDlIXMwiPhLBzX1_vSdLt38qw-bw/s320/GreasyPizzaBox.jpg" width="212" /></a><br />
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“Because paper doesn’t get
heated during its recycling process, grease and oil combine with the
pulp, which can ruin the batch.<br />
[...]<br />
That’s where the grease from your
pizza box gunks up the works. Even though it’s been through a soapy
bath, if you’ve ever washed something full of grease or oil, you know
that it takes a quite bit of effort — and more than your average amount
of soap — to remove it completely.<br />
[...]<br />
Grease and oil are two of the
worst contaminants in paper recycling.<br />
[...]<br />
When in doubt, just cut off
the greasy parts, throw them in the trash and recycle the rest.”<br />
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<br />
<br />
The video below is worth watching as it shows the process used in paper recycling. Did you know, for example, that pulp is naturally gray and it gets a coat of white ink applied to it at the end of the process to give paper its traditional color?<br />
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How it works: Paper Recycling<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c8YxMb0tlk" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c8YxMb0tlk</a> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-71420173714832478192018-04-02T10:13:00.000-04:002018-04-16T04:02:32.824-04:00Grand Opening and Ribbon CuttingJoin us on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 3-6pm to celebrate our first anniversary at our facility located at 1535 Cogswell St. unit C-15 - Rockledge.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvI_vsU_ceFaBdcWzJSCVgu4LxRDFJivSKbYSTta7LSA0twjIMtXPJ9DwL9pGfiTdMi10EvQWv9MG507U78C5_JjFMUe2ycdaitQWWhfmSQ_Q4ScS1T8Fmk0PVyl3VVvKfGmz08kR3pl8/s1600/RB_Facility.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1455" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvI_vsU_ceFaBdcWzJSCVgu4LxRDFJivSKbYSTta7LSA0twjIMtXPJ9DwL9pGfiTdMi10EvQWv9MG507U78C5_JjFMUe2ycdaitQWWhfmSQ_Q4ScS1T8Fmk0PVyl3VVvKfGmz08kR3pl8/s200/RB_Facility.jpg" width="181" /></a>Bring <a href="http://bit.ly/2Dd7taN" target="_blank">reusable items</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2D2nNrw" target="_blank">TerraCycle hard-to-recycle items</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/2pEif1L" target="_blank">unwanted electronics</a> to recycle at our facility.<br />
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We plan on having music, light refreshments, and plenty of information to share.<br />
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The City of Rockledge will be doing a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5pm.<br />
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No RSVP necessary, but mark your calendar and come to visit us. We would be honored to share this day with you!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-4121083215879647672018-03-03T20:24:00.000-05:002018-03-03T20:58:17.884-05:00Is more Plastic being recycled or buried in Landfills?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the recycling world we know there is a market for aluminum but glass is not wanted. What about plastic? Is there a market for plastic or does it mostly end up in the landfills?<br />
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This was basically the question we received the other day via email. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJtyXJ62oXiOAVxGou0xI_qwjf5nCBl_ctJ_d3ed_YX5qj3pKOJeAvphCWKrJEF2Eji2iDkPFqADeZD-LEitRuV23p2lZ8i7WK8dG2T9IKuGJJAD4QTWxaVT9P3Th6ZvrTJOmcW1Orm8/s1600/plastic-recycling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="360" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJtyXJ62oXiOAVxGou0xI_qwjf5nCBl_ctJ_d3ed_YX5qj3pKOJeAvphCWKrJEF2Eji2iDkPFqADeZD-LEitRuV23p2lZ8i7WK8dG2T9IKuGJJAD4QTWxaVT9P3Th6ZvrTJOmcW1Orm8/s200/plastic-recycling.jpg" width="133" /></a>The short answer to that question, unfortunately, is that most of the plastic produced ends up in the landfills or in the environment.<br />
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The long answer...<br />
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The main thing with recycling is that all that is collected needs to have a market, i.e. demand, to be a good commodity that haulers want. The better price they get paid for a commodity, the more willing to collect they will be.<br />
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Like any market, prices vary. Aluminum is always wanted; glass never wanted. Last we heard, cardboard was very much wanted. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWRgVRimGb_aBioOj1Y6BG1EnVrMU5RxOEfdJVtBDld4gTRuiGp9RZhNnzpFSruzWGOmv3p7oTGK4zAvNOy6kdTWCNOZjcgthatK3GNs3MNXrdWtzhdLXgNuKVGkDvj518Ftr6K0GTkyM/s1600/4290848934_1b89ae7353_o.jpg.838x0_q80.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1257" data-original-width="838" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWRgVRimGb_aBioOj1Y6BG1EnVrMU5RxOEfdJVtBDld4gTRuiGp9RZhNnzpFSruzWGOmv3p7oTGK4zAvNOy6kdTWCNOZjcgthatK3GNs3MNXrdWtzhdLXgNuKVGkDvj518Ftr6K0GTkyM/s320/4290848934_1b89ae7353_o.jpg.838x0_q80.jpg" width="209" /></a><br />
With plastics, it depends on the price of oil - if that price is low, the market tends to buy new products and not resort to buying recyclables. And we have so much plastic that it is hard to find use for all of it! Most of it will end up in landfills or in the environment - iow, the oceans.<br />
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Besides that, plastic recycling is very confusing because the <a href="http://www.recyclebrevard.org/2016/04/plastic-from-1-through-7.html" target="_blank">numbers printed in the middle of chasing arrows</a> do not mean much and nobody knows exactly what is really accepted or not in the recycle bin. That ends up causing a lot of contamination (i.e. wrong things in the pile) and is not good for the market either.<br />
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The amount of plastic recycled in the US is about 9% - way low when compared against the amount that is produced... The EPA reported that only 3.5% of plastic was recycled in 2014.<br />
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Production of plastic keeps increasing and where are we putting most of that? In landfills.<br />
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Here are some links that you can refer to for more information on those numbers:<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/07/plastic-produced-recycling-waste-ocean-trash-debris-environment/" target="_blank">https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/07/plastic-produced-recycling-waste-ocean-trash-debris-environment/</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li> <a href="http://www.worldwatch.org/global-plastic-production-rises-recycling-lags-0" target="_blank">http://www.worldwatch.org/global-plastic-production-rises-recycling-lags-0</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li> <a href="https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-11/documents/2014_smmfactsheet_508.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-11/documents/2014_smmfactsheet_508.pdf</a></li>
</ul>
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These reports and numbers in them show that most plastic is not recycled and will be buried or pollute our communities.<br />
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It's time to stop and think about how we are doing things and do better.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizWYZcDvnZSt6_5xVZymVtGZk3Urxd-WshffmXq-2r0pfll_UIfE3M11h9tg1LvmiB4BnI1wT7C3ATqoGmof2H0LmEG_XxHpiH0wavQoSyGwCdxRSD6aEeu09SFXkzhnMiErs1vG4xFc/s1600/ThereIsNoAway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizWYZcDvnZSt6_5xVZymVtGZk3Urxd-WshffmXq-2r0pfll_UIfE3M11h9tg1LvmiB4BnI1wT7C3ATqoGmof2H0LmEG_XxHpiH0wavQoSyGwCdxRSD6aEeu09SFXkzhnMiErs1vG4xFc/s200/ThereIsNoAway.jpg" width="200" /></a>It's time to realize the damage we are causing and REDUCE the amount of plastic we accept, use, or buy.<br />
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Reduce is definitely the most important of the 3Rs - not only for
plastic but for everything! If we reduce, we don't need to worry as much
about the other 2 Rs because there is nothing to throw away.<br />
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After Reduce, then we should choose to reuse and then recycle -
recycling is the last resort before landfilling. That has been our focus
at Recycle Brevard from the beginning and it is a constant in our projects
and educational programs.<br />
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To learn more about Recycle Brevard and what we do, contact us or come for a visit at our new facility in Rockledge.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-26640460075553596502018-01-20T14:00:00.003-05:002020-10-01T14:38:12.980-04:00Sharing Tables in Brevard SchoolsGood news from <a href="https://www.brevardschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageType=1&SiteID=4&ChannelID=122&DirectoryType=6" target="_blank">Brevard Public Schools</a> (BPS): The <a href="https://www.brevardschools.org/Page/3479" target="_blank">office of Food and Nutrition Services</a> (FNS) is encouraging schools to establish <i>sharing tables</i> as a means to minimize food waste generated in school cafeterias.<br />
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In a <a href="http://bit.ly/2DwlW1y" target="_blank">memo sent to principals in November 2017</a>, BPS Food and Nutrition Services Director Kevin Thornton lays out the guidelines schools must follow in order to establish sharing tables for "unopened, pre-packaged, whole food or beverage items that [children] choose not to consume" so students may share those items with other children who would like additional servings.<br />
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By adhering to the guidelines, schools should be able to reduce food
waste while still maintaining the level of safety necessary in school
cafeterias.<br />
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Sharing table items not consumed by students may be donated to non-profit organizations, thus making a positive impact in our communities as well.<br />
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Sharing tables seem to be a win-win way to deal with leftovers from school cafeterias -- instead of heading to the landfill, leftovers will help fill up extra tummies!<br />
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If your school would like to establish a sharing table, the first step is to review the official guidelines and then contact FNS at 321-633-1000 ext. 690<br />
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More Information:<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.fns.usda.gov/use-share-tables-child-nutrition-programs" target="_blank">https://www.fns.usda.gov/use-share-tables-child-nutrition-programs</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://dec.vermont.gov/sites/dec/files/wmp/SolidWaste/Documents/Universal-Recycling/SharingTables_FactSheet_final.pdf" target="_blank">http://dec.vermont.gov/sites/dec/files/wmp/SolidWaste/Documents/Universal-Recycling/SharingTables_FactSheet_final.pdf</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/food-too-good-waste-implementation-guide-and-toolkit" target="_blank">https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/food-too-good-waste-implementation-guide-and-toolkit</a></li>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-18881562948754919682018-01-14T15:39:00.002-05:002024-02-10T19:37:41.435-05:00Reusable Items you may Donate or Find in our FacilityHere are some reusable items you can FIND in our facility. Use this list as an example of items you may DONATE for reuse:<br />
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<ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4ZrI4pw0FUQSMASctyBZVRYmczknEFEIFs89S-Ni5riE2V-XqjqKPKpp92XSmOQ7NzPImXADy-H5A9NBE72C5kIfwNkwX6mntMAyBHgyAkFvam3DSi9XXiU7wr27_HBovgeZXTfXaDQ/s1600/REUSERoom.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4ZrI4pw0FUQSMASctyBZVRYmczknEFEIFs89S-Ni5riE2V-XqjqKPKpp92XSmOQ7NzPImXADy-H5A9NBE72C5kIfwNkwX6mntMAyBHgyAkFvam3DSi9XXiU7wr27_HBovgeZXTfXaDQ/s400/REUSERoom.jpg" width="300" /></a>
<li> artificial flowers,</li>
<li> bags/purses,</li>
<li> baskets,</li>
<li> binders,</li>
<li> bottle caps,</li>
<li> bows, </li>
<li> buckets,</li>
<li> buttons,</li>
<li> calendars,</li>
<li> CDs/DVDs,</li>
<li> CD/DVD cases, </li>
<li> children's books,</li>
<li> corks,</li>
<li> corner protectors,</li>
<li> costumes,</li>
<li> craft books,</li>
<li> craft material,</li>
<li> cups,</li>
<li> egg cartons,</li>
<li> envelopes,</li>
<li> fabric,</li>
<li> felt,</li>
<li> finger/washable paints, </li>
<li> glass jars,</li>
<li> glass/plastic bottles,</li>
<li> glue,</li>
<li> greeting cards,</li>
<li> hangers,</li>
<li> hanging folders,</li>
<li> keys,</li>
<li> labels,</li>
<li> light bulbs,</li>
<li> magazines,</li>
<li> manila folders,</li>
<li> metal/plastic containers,</li>
<li> milk/water/juice jugs,</li>
<li> newspapers,</li>
<li> office organizers, </li>
<li> paper clips, </li>
<li> paper tubes,</li>
<li> picture frames, </li>
<li> pine cones,</li>
<li> postcards,</li>
<li> potpourri,</li>
<li> printable cards,</li>
<li> ribbons,</li>
<li> scrapbooking albums/pages/paper,</li>
<li> shells,</li>
<li> shoeboxes,</li>
<li> stencils, </li>
<li> stickers,</li>
<li> toilet paper/paper towel core,</li>
<li> toys/games including LEGOS and puzzles, </li>
<li> transparency paper,</li>
<li> variety of plastics,</li>
<li> wooden/paper/metal boxes,</li>
<li> yarn,</li>
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and MORE!<br />
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All materials must be EMPTY, CLEAN, and DRY as they will be stored in our Reuse Room until it finds a new purpose. Our space is limited and if we have too many of certain items, we will not be able to accept more of those items until what we have stored finds a new home. Thank you for understanding.<br />
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We CANNOT TAKE LARGE ITEMS like sofas, tables, TVs, desks, etc. You may choose to donate those to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/A-Thrift-Shop-for-Education-137010206388344/" target="_blank">A+ Thrift Shop for Education</a>, <a href="http://brevard.habitatrestores.org/" target="_blank">Brevard Restore</a>, <a href="https://brevardhumanesociety.org/thrift-stores/" target="_blank">Brevard Humane Society Thrift Stores</a>, <a href="http://www.spcanorthbrevard.com/thrift-store.html" target="_blank">SPCA Thrift Stores</a>, <a href="http://www.sharingcenter.org/" target="_blank">Sharing Center of Central Brevard</a>, <a href="http://www.mysbsc.org/" target="_blank">South Brevard Sharing Center</a>, <a href="http://sharingcenter.org/the-big-thrift" target="_blank">Sharing Center Merritt Island Thrift Store</a>, and <a href="http://www.northbrevardcharities.org/" target="_blank">North Brevard Charities Sharing Center</a> and the <a href="http://womenscenterinbrevard.org/in-kind-donations/" target="_blank">Women's Center in Brevard</a>.<br />
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We are a drop-off location for ELECTRONICS through a partnership with local organizations that recycle them FREE of charge. For more information, visit our page on <a href="http://bit.ly/DropOffElectronicsAtRecycleBrevard" target="_blank">Electronics</a>. <br />
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We accept SINGLE-USE ALKALINE BATTERIES only. NO LEAKING batteries will be accepted - please, place those in
your regular trash; LIMITED to 10 alkaline batteries per household per
box - we want everyone to have the opportunity to recycle their batteries. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!<br />
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We do NOT accept RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. They can be taken to <a href="https://www.lowes.com/store/" target="_blank">Lowe's Home Improvement</a> or <a href="https://www.batteriesplus.com/t/recycling" target="_blank">Batteries Plus Bulbs</a> or <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/" target="_blank">Home Depot</a>. <br />
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We also accept specific types of HARD-TO-RECYCLE MATERIALS for recycling though <a href="https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/" target="_blank">TerraCycle</a> to help divert as much as possible from the landfills. The list of what we currently collect is on our <a href="https://www.recyclebrevard.org/p/terracycle.html" target="_blank">TerraCycle page</a>.<br />
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If you would like to donate FULL INK cartridges, our printer model is HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 (<a href="http://amzn.to/2mxMIMr" target="_blank">Black</a> or <a href="http://amzn.to/2mvVHxQ" target="_blank">color</a>). <a href="http://amzn.to/2D3K8om" target="_blank">Printer paper</a> for our office is always welcome as well.<br />
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Contact us if you would like to donate an item that you are not sure if would fit in the categories listed here. We will be happy to let you know if we can accept it. THANK YOU for your support!<br />
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<i>Recycle Brevard! </i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-19341095182153153912017-01-01T21:35:00.002-05:002017-01-12T18:44:28.834-05:00FREE Activity Night on January 13 2017 for 1-12 Graders<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7z8lfjyk0fJNIVX06kqmqPS7j5n1pRA5JI2Y0GXmjXj0S57ncD-u7Doo4DHQeW1QY9fGcdKN2SW9hox6yus1bVVXwqmMxAjSmTmBPVdqq8nHlpXZ79yXCUvWKOZgD947FOSdgsVViUxE/s1600/ShinningStarr_Logo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7z8lfjyk0fJNIVX06kqmqPS7j5n1pRA5JI2Y0GXmjXj0S57ncD-u7Doo4DHQeW1QY9fGcdKN2SW9hox6yus1bVVXwqmMxAjSmTmBPVdqq8nHlpXZ79yXCUvWKOZgD947FOSdgsVViUxE/s1600/ShinningStarr_Logo.JPG" /></a>On Friday, January 13 2017 <a href="http://www.recyclebrevard.org/" target="_blank">Recycle Brevard</a> and <a href="https://shiningstarrlearningacademy.com/" target="_blank">Shining Starr Learning Academy</a> (SSLA) will be offering a FREE activity night for kids from 1st to 12th grades. Parents get a FREE date night while kids participate in hands-on activities in a safe environment at SSLA.<br />
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SSLA will have teachers leading activities and recycled art projects from 7pm-9pm. Recycled art projects created during this activity night will automatically be entered in the 2017 <a href="http://www.recyclebrevard.org/p/wastemenot.html" target="_blank">Waste Me Not Recycled Gift Show</a>. For more information about this upcoming event part of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WasteMeNotProjects" target="_blank">Waste Me Not Projects</a>, email Lisa Starr at <a href="mailto:ShiningStarrLearningAcademy@gmail.com">ShiningStarrLearningAcademy@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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Parents may enjoy a night out while children have a fun and crafty night with qualified teachers at the new school location at 1535 Cogswell Street D-29 - Rockledge, FL 32955.<br />
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To make reservations for this FREE activity night, email your name, phone number, child's name, and child's grade to <a href="mailto:ShiningStarrLearningAcademy@gmail.com">ShiningStarrLearningAcademy@gmail.com</a> by January 12, 2017. Space is limited so send in your information soon.<br />
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We look forward to meeting your family and spending time with your children!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-11019680026614094482017-01-01T10:53:00.000-05:002017-01-01T11:00:11.554-05:00Waste Me Not Recycled Gift Show - Registration Deadline Extended<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0A4pt1s09ywHvBxilDJpdv8I20or-0WSV9FYcG2BjrVm8M8IhUF64FRChHLs3aprguFvjWZtAxauVrsL_iXPlviORtnS7XyLhulSJVzkdzSSRYpatodsZM5fizfccwO9BM9SkYLDLQc/s1600/WasteMeNot_RecycledGiftShow_Logo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0A4pt1s09ywHvBxilDJpdv8I20or-0WSV9FYcG2BjrVm8M8IhUF64FRChHLs3aprguFvjWZtAxauVrsL_iXPlviORtnS7XyLhulSJVzkdzSSRYpatodsZM5fizfccwO9BM9SkYLDLQc/s320/WasteMeNot_RecycledGiftShow_Logo.JPG" width="320" /></a>Guess what?!? The deadline for registering for the <a href="http://bit.ly/2ckxWXl" target="_blank">Waste Me Not - Recycled Gift Show</a> was <b>extended to Friday, January 13, 2017.</b><br />
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Hurry up! Check the <a href="http://bit.ly/2gLphfm" target="_blank">Submission Guidelines</a> and get your <a href="http://bit.ly/2gXU9fM" target="_blank">Registration Form</a> sent in.<br />
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<b>Fill out your <a href="http://bit.ly/2gXU9fM" target="_blank">registration form</a> now</b> and get ready to drop off your project at <a href="https://shiningstarrlearningacademy.com/" target="_blank">Shining Starr Learning Academy</a> (SSLA) from January 12, 2017 through to January 18, 2017 - 9:30am-2:30pm, at SSLA at 1535 Cogswell Street D-29 - Rockledge, FL 32955.<br />
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The show will be on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 4:30-6:30pm at Shining Starr Learning Academy in Rockledge so don't delay. Send in your registration form today!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-31099310870151870232016-12-01T05:47:00.000-05:002017-01-01T21:10:47.177-05:002017 Waste Me Not - Recycled Gift Show<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielhjZBmwRUyooyrUQw_TdTGmv2xZFiyFtu1AitgCk1kC0TKXunroNhG6ORYYx2eHzNsaUazeobUyh2QPu9inqjHaSwl6QcWjmdc5g24dn4xZyLB0AOxJ4atYsTS9xJ2TiOFHAuoFbAnI/s1600/WasteMeNot_RecycledGiftShow_Logo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielhjZBmwRUyooyrUQw_TdTGmv2xZFiyFtu1AitgCk1kC0TKXunroNhG6ORYYx2eHzNsaUazeobUyh2QPu9inqjHaSwl6QcWjmdc5g24dn4xZyLB0AOxJ4atYsTS9xJ2TiOFHAuoFbAnI/s200/WasteMeNot_RecycledGiftShow_Logo.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://www.recyclebrevard.org/" target="_blank">Recycle Brevard</a>, in partnership with <a href="https://shiningstarrlearningacademy.com/" target="_blank">Shining Starr Learning Academy</a>, is putting together a new show in the community: the first <i>Waste Me Not</i> Recycled Gift Show.<br />
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The show, aimed at Brevard County K-12 students, has the goal of combining awareness and service, recycling and giving.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglSHp3dduSDc-EzUMmRb8TCoVoeQlk1LtycT2UoEe9hg1xaq5GRtSOaSGYUfQRbiV03yCsNsn9FPWqweLxHpd6Aj5uFbVCrpVc68PLgTKmOST762CXKk0ODn4pnvPy7HyTDlRxTmQS4iA/s1600/Waste+Me+Not+Recycled+Gift+Show+FLYER.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglSHp3dduSDc-EzUMmRb8TCoVoeQlk1LtycT2UoEe9hg1xaq5GRtSOaSGYUfQRbiV03yCsNsn9FPWqweLxHpd6Aj5uFbVCrpVc68PLgTKmOST762CXKk0ODn4pnvPy7HyTDlRxTmQS4iA/s320/Waste+Me+Not+Recycled+Gift+Show+FLYER.JPG" width="241" /></a>Students participating in the show will make a project from gently-used and recycled materials -- like cans, fabric, bottles, buttons, ribbons, cardboard, and so on -- to create a gift to be donated to a retirement home of their choice.<br />
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With the theme <b>A Valentine Friendship Gift</b>, we would like to involve children from K-12 Brevard County schools and invite them to use their creativity and enjoy the gift of giving.<br />
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<b>Participation is FREE but registration is necessary.</b> <br />
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To participate, start by reviewing the <a href="http://bit.ly/2gLphfm" target="_blank">Submission Guidelines</a> and filling out the <a href="http://bit.ly/2gXU9fM" target="_blank">Registration Form</a>. The show will be on <b>Friday, January 20, 2017 from 4:30-6:30pm</b> <b>at Shining Starr Learning Academy in Rockledge</b>.<br />
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The 2017 <i>Waste Me Not</i> Recycled Gift Show, A Valentine Friendship Gift is also <b>open to local vendors</b> that would like to sell and promote their business to local families.<br />
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For more information, visit the <a href="http://www.recyclebrevard.org/p/wastemenot.html" target="_blank">Waste Me Not page</a> on this website and email Lisa Starr at <a href="mailto:ShiningStarrLearningAcademy@gmail.com">ShiningStarrLearningAcademy@gmail.com</a><br />
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Remember to stay connected to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WasteMeNotProjects" target="_blank">Waste Me Not Projects</a> on Facebook to learn more about this and future projects.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452482688994216429.post-58648093423958934952016-10-26T08:02:00.000-04:002016-10-26T08:02:31.105-04:002016 Waste Me Not Recycled Art Show CANCELEDUnfortunately we will not to be going ahead with the event this year. Our
registration is not at the level we needed and the deadline is really
close, so we are cancelling this year's Recycled Art Show.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1lrFbSnGpODCvQJIFtobGAROOoZrFkmI7ch6cFxfVvO11OB9tThNqrLTKsoGBcF8wjK0PaY3m6TwYV4aG6N_OcyOKu2fhmpMYmKCo4Z3YhDG2NfcYhtrVxtRCIVdf_3zOYDOEzSCpg0/s1600/WasteMeNot+-+Recycled+Art+Show+2016+CANCELED.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1lrFbSnGpODCvQJIFtobGAROOoZrFkmI7ch6cFxfVvO11OB9tThNqrLTKsoGBcF8wjK0PaY3m6TwYV4aG6N_OcyOKu2fhmpMYmKCo4Z3YhDG2NfcYhtrVxtRCIVdf_3zOYDOEzSCpg0/s320/WasteMeNot+-+Recycled+Art+Show+2016+CANCELED.JPG" width="241" /></a>We will be
reevaluating the event to decide on our next steps.<br />
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We thank <a href="http://www.avenueviera.com/" target="_blank">The Avenue Viera</a>, <a href="http://www.edline.net/pages/Brevard_County_Schools/" target="_blank">Brevard Public Schools</a>, <a href="http://www.vieravoice.com/" target="_blank">Viera Voice</a>, <a href="http://www.hometownnewsol.com/brevard_county.php" target="_blank">Hometown News</a>, our business partners, and the community for your support.<br />
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We also would like to thank our volunteers for their support and hard work in getting things done in preparation for the show.<br />
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Thank you and we hope we can still count on you to take part in our future projects.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
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The Waste Me Not Recycled Art Show Team Unknownnoreply@blogger.com