Recycling has come a long way since its inception. Now, we have programs across the country to recycle paper, plastic, aluminum, cell phones and even computers, as well as a wealth of consumer goods made out of recycled content. All of which prompts us to ask, are you recycling the old way, or the new way? So how does recycling work in N.C.? Check out the North Carolina recycling loop here.
Scroll through the list below to find an ARD event near you:
| CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Charlotte, NC
ARD event 704-330-6349 or keith.ratliff@cpcc.edu November 12 th, 10am-1pm at the Central Campus Quad
NASH AND EDGECOMBE COUNTIES
Rocky Mount, Nashville and Tarboro, NC
Cell Phone Roundup 252-467-4960 or Cornelia McGee Anthony
November 15th, 9am-1pm
Wal-Mart Supercenters in Nashville, Rocky Mount and Tarboro. Drop off cell phones, batteries chargers, accessories and connection cords.
GUILFORD COUNTY
Greensboro and High Point, NC
Kids, Cans and Cash 336-373-2053 or Yvonne Foust .
Elementary school recycling challenge. Collect cans within schools from October 27-November 10.
GREENSBORO COLLEGE
Greensboro, NC
ARD event. 336-272-7102 x269 or Contact Ann
November 14th
Test knowledge of what’s recyclable, view RE3.org commercials and complete pledge.
HENDERSON COUNTY
Hendersonville, NC
ARD event
828-694-6524 or aoutcalt@hendersoncountync.org. Details: TBA
LEE COUNTY
Sanford, NC
ARD Event
919-718-4622 or joseph.cherry@leecountync.gov
November 15th, 9am-3pm.
At Sanford Area Habitat for Humanity Home Store (964 N. Horner Blvd). Special sale, refreshments, live radio coverage, solid waste and recycling display booth.
NC STATE Raleigh, NC
Electronics and Shredding Drive
919-515-9881 or analis_fulghum@ncsu.edu
November 14 th, 10am-2pm.
Held by Reynolds Coliseum. Will have games and complete pledge
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, Wilmington, NC
Fall Nature Festival in Halyburton Park
910-341-4340 or jeokeefe@nhcgov.com
November 15 th.
Cell phone recycling drive and complete pledge.
PERSON INDUSTRIES, Roxboro, NC
Personality Festival
336-599-7571 or LJeffreys@personcounty.net
November 15 th.
Complete pledge and get free prize.
RALEIGH, NC
Recycle and Shred-A-Thon
919-831-6494 or linda.leighton@ci.raleigh.nc.us. November 15 th, 9am-Noon, Capital Blvd Shoppes (3033 Capital Blvd). Win a paper shredder for home, meet Can Guy and win prizes.
UNC CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, NC
ARD event
704-687-4283 or dlhatley@uncc.edu
November 13 th, 11am-2pm at the Belk Tower.
Reusable swap of school supplies and clothes and recycling info.
WAYNE COUNTY, Goldsboro, NC
Recycled Ornament Contest
919-731-1365 or Simonne.Cato@waynegov.com. November 14 th. Arts Council is host site for contest that is being conducted in all K-12 schools.
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This year when people take the recycling pledge, they can pledge to:
+Find out what is recyclable in their community
+Lead by example in their neighborhood by recycling
+Recycle batteries, cell phones and other e-waste
+E-mail elected officials asking them to increase funding for recycling
+Tell five friends that recycling is the easiest thing they can do to stop global warming
Everyone that electronically signs the pledge will be registered to win state-wide recycled content prizes. Prizes include: metal fire pit, compost bin, office supplies, kitchen supplies, and home and garden products. Winners will be notified by email after 11/15/08.
Look on the package to determine if a product contains recycled material. If it has a logo like the one on the left, it is a reminder to recycle the product. If it has the logo on the right, then the product has recycled content. Check out the great educational recycled content classroom kits on our Resource List that can help drive home the message.
When buying recycled products make sure you know the difference!
Did you know many companies in N.C. make products with recycled content such as bean bag chairs in Lexington? Find out more here.
Besides your magazines, pickle jars, cardboard boxes, aluminum cans and washing machines having recycled content material, other products do also. Below is a list of companies that sell products with recycled content. Don’t forget your "Mom and Pop" stores who also sell recycled content products. Click here for a list of companies that sell environmentally friendly products.
More Resources:
Visit the ARD Resources page for access to ARD posters, logos, graphics and documents.
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