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More than 5K used solar panels to be given away in Orange County. Here’s how to sign up
Read full article: More than 5K used solar panels to be given away in Orange County. Here’s how to sign upThousands of used solar panels will be given away as part of the “The Great Solar Giveaway,’ according to a news release.
Central Florida organization is saving the planet, one pickleball at a time
Read full article: Central Florida organization is saving the planet, one pickleball at a timeThe wiffle-like balls in pickleball can't be recycled and often end up in landfills, but a local organization is leading a recycling effort.
‘Something our community did:’ Flagler Beach recognized for innovative recycling program
Read full article: ‘Something our community did:’ Flagler Beach recognized for innovative recycling programThe sanitation crew in Flagler Beach is helping Get Results in the county and beyond with its recycling program. The team recently won an award for its innovative "Big blue" machine that turns glass into sand.
How environmentally friendly are you? Take these quick polls to help determine exactly that
Read full article: How environmentally friendly are you? Take these quick polls to help determine exactly thatWhen it comes to climate change and environmental issues, it might feel like a lot to wrap your head around: The problems are so widespread and complex -- so if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “What can one person even DO?”, you’re likely not alone.
Have you been ‘wishcycling?’ It’s likely doing more harm than good
Read full article: Have you been ‘wishcycling?’ It’s likely doing more harm than goodFriday marks Earth Day, and according to data released by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2018, the recycling rate in the U.S. was 32.1%, down from 34.5% in 2015.
Reduce, reuse, ‘wishcycle:’ How Orange County residents can throw away bad recycling habits
Read full article: Reduce, reuse, ‘wishcycle:’ How Orange County residents can throw away bad recycling habitsWhile recycling throughout the county has been on the rise over the last three years, only a fraction of recycling collected escapes the frequently fated landfill.
Some Florida cities cut recycling, citing worker shortages
Read full article: Some Florida cities cut recycling, citing worker shortagesResidents in parts of north Florida have found overflowing bins at recycling drop-off sites after the city suspended its curbside recycling program due to a shortage of workers.
Starbucks tests new recyclable, compostable cup
Read full article: Starbucks tests new recyclable, compostable cupStarbucks cups are going green. But they are testing out a new cup that's recyclable and compostable. Starbucks has been trying for decades to cut back on waste with a greener cup but it's not an easy problem to solve. Even with these new cups, recyclers still have to separate the cup liner. Which is why they’re being tested in cities that have recycling places that can do that, including New York, San Francisco, Seattle, London and Vancouver.