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Stringing up the holiday lights this weekend? If you find burned-out light strings and power strips or cords, don't place them in the trash or curbside recycling. Take light strings to a special recycling drop-off near you. Find a location at www.cuyahogarecycles.org/recyclables/holiday_lights
Tip to Recycle Right for ghouls, goblins, ghosts, and humans too! 👽 Candy wrappers don't belong in curbside recycling. Make sure the wrappers and coverings from your favorite treats end up in the trash. 🍬🍭 Details at www.cuyahogarecycles.org/how_to_recycle
Timeline photosWe know a lot of you are going to be carving pumpkins this weekend! Please don't use bleach to preserve them - vinegar/water works great and isn't harmful to wildlife. ![]()
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New program for Cuyahoga County! Details at www.cuyahogarecycles.org/pumpkin_collection/
www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/leaf-litter-fall-conservation?fbclid=IwAR2d9FwyTB5...
Leave your dead leaves on the ground this fall
www.nationalgeographic.com
From providing a habitat for wildlife to helping create fertile new soil, your fallen tree leaves can have surprising environmental benefits.
What a great resource for green shopping!
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The Cuyahoga County Departments of Consumer Affairs and Sustainability, with support from the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District, invite retailers to participate in the Sustainable Stores Program.
Mark your calendars! We hope to see you at the Home & Pet Expo on Saturday, October 21 from 10am-3pm in Westlake! www.homeandpetexpo.com
Environmental Impact of Plastic Cutlery and Some Affordable Solutions - Conserve Energy Future
www.conserve-energy-future.com
Single-use plastic cutlery has especially become easily disposable leading to plastic pollution and environmental degradation. Most common example of plastic cutleries that are readily disposed includ...
Great Green Team meeting last night! We discussed everything from safe streets in RR to composting options to pollinator gardens and so much more! Comment below about topics you want to hear about in future meetings…
Composting Leaves in Your Own Backyard - Talking Trash Blog
blog.cuyahogarecycles.org
The leaves might be falling but they can still be of benefit. Create healthy soil by composting them with food scraps and other yard trimmings.