Plastic Pollution
Plastic never goes away. Plastic is a durable material made to last forever, usually made from petrochemicals (oil). 33 percent of it is used once and then discarded. Plastic cannot biodegrade;...
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Date
February 26, 2019
Category
Spotlight
Down To Earth Composting Spotlight
Down To Earth Composting is a neighborhood food waste collection service that picks up household composting from customers in the southwest, downtown, midtown, and university neighborhoods of Reno and returns...
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January 08, 2019
Category
General Interest
Nevada Recycles 2019 Grant Program
Tire fees fund recycling projects throughout Nevada NDEP's Recycling Program has awarded grants to six organizations throughout the State. About $67,000 was awarded for projects to increase recycling, reuse,...
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August 31, 2018
Category
Education
Food Recovery Challenge
The EPA's Food Recovery Challenge has organizations pledge to improve their sustainable food management practices and report their results with the goal to reduce the impact of materials...
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August 31, 2018
Category
Fun Facts
Illegal Dumping
Don't tolerate illegal dumping. Disposing of grass clippings, shrubs, and household goods on public or private lands is ILLEGAL. Violators may be subject to a $1,000 fine and/or six...
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