Articles Posted by Donna Stuckert
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Resolve to do one more environmental thing in 2019- Reduce your impact, help save precious natural resources
The New Year’s holiday gives everyone a chance to start over, or clean the slate. Most New Year’s resolutions involve improving personal well-being, finances, careers, education and overall self. What are your 2019 resolutions? Do…
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Planning your franken-tastic gathering – Caution: Halloween party waste can be frightening!
Are you planning a beary be-witching Halloween party? Perhaps you’re having your kids’ friends over for a bash to eat, drink, and be scary? Parties and special events don’t have to haunt you with lot…
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Don’t get ‘trashed’ at parties – Here are a few tips to make sure your party doesn’t generate a ton of trash
It’s graduation season, and with the warm weather upon us, there will be lots of other excuses to host gatherings. Parties are notorious for creating a lot of waste; however, here are a few tips…
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Don’t get ‘trashed’ at parties – Here are a few tips to make sure your party doesn’t generate a ton of trash
It’s graduation season, and with the warm weather upon us, there will be lots of other excuses to host gatherings. Parties are notorious for creating a lot of waste; however, here are a few tips…
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Free environmental event April 16 – Featuring collections, exhibits, and family fun
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County invites residents from Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties and beyond to connect with the environment through exhibitors, entertainment, collection events and activities featured at the Northwest…
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Repurposed food containers collect water for your gardens
Are you already planning your gardens? The staff at the Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County can help. One of the highlights of the 2016 Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April…
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No Pizza Boxes in Recyclable Bins – As Superbowl Sunday draws near, Punt those pizza boxes out of your recycle bins
If you’re planning a pizza-filled Super Bowl party, think twice before putting those pizza boxes into your recycling bins. We’ve all been trained that paper and cardboard are recyclable. However, what makes your pizza delicious…
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Recycling inside vs. outside the curbside bin – America Recycles Day is November 15
When we talk about recycling, generally it’s usually about what materials are appropriate for people to place inside their curbside recycling bin or tote. Throughout Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties, those materials are the same:…
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Master Recyclers certified, fourth class graduates
Six Valparaiso residents became Certified Master Recyclers, and 14 Porter County residents became Master Recycler Interns at a recognition event recently held by the Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County. Valparaiso residents Rudy…
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Watching paint dry is key to latex disposal
Leftover latex paint sitting in your garage or basement is not considered household hazardous waste (HHW). Your solid waste management district sponsors household hazardous waste events in Northwest Indiana to collect products that contain corrosive,…
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