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Green Tip of the Week
Green Tip of the Week for 23 January 2012
It’s a New Year, so how about a healthy makeover for your cosmetics. Avoid paraben-, phthalate-, petroleum-, coal tar-, formaldehyde-, mercury-loaded mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks, and blush. Replace them with less hazardous ones. Some organic cosmetics are pricey, so look at your local drugstore or supermarket for more affordable ones such as Burt’s Bees and Aubrey Organics.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
ADULT EDUCATION SEMINARS IN 2012
This year, the District is offering many free, interactive seminars to Cuyahoga County residents. Join us to learn about
composting and managing
household hazardous waste. Registration is required.
"Clean Up, Green Up: Removing Home-Based Hazardous Materials" will be held
February 11 (Fairview Park),
May 10 (Parma),
September 12 (Beachwood), and
October 9 (Euclid).
Compost Seminars & Bin Sales will be held
March 22 (Mayfield Village),
April 17 (Downtown Cleveland),
April 25 (Independence),
May 16 (Bay Village),
June 12 (Cleveland),
June 26 (Garfield Heights),
July 17 (Lakewood),
August 22 (Lyndhurst),
September 20 (Middleburg Heights) and
October 4 (Solon).
GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 15
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District is now accepting applications for its 2012 Community Recycling Awareness Grant and its 2012 Recycling Container Grant.
- 2012 Community Recycling Awareness Grant -- Cuyahoga County communities may apply for a grant up to $4,000 for projects that promote community recycling programs and increase recycling awareness and participation. Interested communities should plan to attend an informational meeting to be held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Solid Waste District office. This grant (and the meeting) is only for municipalities, villages and townships.
- 2012 Recycling Container Grant -- Non-profit organizations and schools in Cuyahoga County may apply for a grant up to $2,000 to purchase recycling and composting containers to begin or expand recycling programs in their facilities. This grant is not for municipalities, villages and townships. If you recieve a Recycling Container Grant, you must attend a recycling grant training on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Solid Waste District office.
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING REPORTS DUE FROM CITIES FEBRUARY 17
The Residential Recycling Reports were mailed to city service departments on January 3. The completed reports are due to the District on February 17. See the 2011 report forms and the 2011 conversion factors on our website. For more information, contact Jessica at (216) 443-3728.
3R'S PHOTO CONTEST
We’re kicking off a new contest to replace our Earth Day Poster Contest called 3R's Photo Contest. Instead of crayons, markers and colored pencils, grab a digital camera or cell phone camera and snap a shot of anything related to the 3 R’s: reduce, reuse and recycle.
You might take a photo of a pile of recyclables, a person swapping a toy or game with a friend, or even a pet doing some recycling. Add a clever caption that will encourage others to reduce, reuse or recycle. More information can be found on the contest page.
RECYCLING CHALLENGE CLOTHING DRIVE
Please join the first year for the Cuyahoga County Project Recycle Clothing Collection Program! The purpose of the program is to educate your students on the importance of reusing and recycling, while supporting Goodwill’s mission of improving the quality of life and employment opportunities for people. Sign up for the contest by January 21, 2012.
WHY SHOULD I RECYCLE?
An essay by Vicente Jimenez