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Say You Will: Use Both Sides of Paper
By Jason Alfonso at May 16, 2012 | 11:45 am | 0 Comment
To make your own commitment, click here or visit the Museum. The Environmental Protection Agency states that paper makes up 29% of municipal solid waste, more than any other material Americans throw away. As easy as it is, flipping the paper over can make a difference one page at a time. For example, one of my [...]
more...Say You Will: Hang-Dry Clothes
By Jason Alfonso at May 2, 2012 | 12:20 pm | 0 Comment
To make your own commitment, click here or visit the Museum. One of the most common household wastes is the fabric softener sheet. With one sheet per load washed, imagine how many sheets are accumulated in one year. On another note, this particular material may contain harmful chemicals for you and the environment. Hang-drying your [...]
more...Say You Will: Stay Accountable
By Jason Alfonso at March 6, 2012 | 12:30 pm | 0 Comment
Thank you for sharing your Say You Will… pledge. To make your own commitment, click here to comment. There are many online resources that explain the ecological footprint. Take a moment to research and understand how our waste affects our ecosystem. The more we know, the more accountable we will become!
more...Say You Will: Shop at Thrift Stores
By Jason Alfonso at February 21, 2012 | 12:31 pm | 0 Comment
Thank you for sharing your Say You Will… pledge. To make your own commitment, click here to comment. Recycling unwanted clothing reduces the amount of waste in landfills and the amount of waste produced by the manufacturing process. Used clothing can be donated, sold or disassembled for the fabric. Shopping thrifty can be fun and exciting. [...]
more...Junkyard Extravaganza: Enter to Win
By Jason Alfonso at February 15, 2012 | 12:50 pm | 0 Comment
Junkyard Extravaganza! Commemorate the opening of The Junkyard on Saturday, February 18 with music, dancing, face painting, and special activities. Join us from 10am – 4pm for fun-filled performances by family rock favorite, EGG, and a live DJ all day. Free to members and with general admission. The Junkyard. Cars are the one of most [...]
more...Say You Will: Repurpose Used Plastic Bottles
By Jason Alfonso at February 7, 2012 | 2:27 am | 0 Comment
Faith, thank you for sharing your Say You Will… pledge. To make your own commitment, click here to comment. Live sustainable and have fun doing it! There are so many crafty ways you can repurpose used plastic bottles. Share your ideas with us.
more...Say You Will: Keep School Litter-Free
By Jason Alfonso at January 23, 2012 | 12:07 pm | 0 Comment
Emma, thank you for sharing your Say You Will… pledge. To make your own commitment, click here to comment. A study performed by Keeping America Beautiful, shows us that about 85% of littering is the result of individual attitudes. It only takes one student to positively impact the behavior of others. Join Emma in standing [...]
more...Say You Will: Patience & Understanding
By Jason Alfonso at December 29, 2011 | 7:35 pm | 0 Comment
Shannon, thank you for sharing your Say You Will… pledge. To make your own commitment, click here to comment. Make this pledge a New Year’s resolution! Let’s take a moment to consider if something needs to be thrown away or can be reused.
more...Say You Will: Don’t Make a Mess
By Jason Alfonso at December 29, 2011 | 6:58 pm | 0 Comment
Joshie, thank you for sharing your Say You Will… pledge. To make your own commitment, click here to comment. Interesting point. Often times when people find themselves in a messy home they get into a “throw-away-everything-in-sight” frenzy. The cleaner the home, the easier it is to reduce waste.
more...Say You Will: Repurpose Clothes
By Jason Alfonso at December 29, 2011 | 6:57 pm | 0 Comment
Thank you for sharing your Say You Will… pledge. To make your own commitment, click here to comment. What a great idea! Who knew the clothes we wear today can turn into art tomorrow? Come down to the Museum and check out Shinique Smith‘s maze! Witness how this artist used discarded textiles to create art.
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