Give new life to those old, beat up sneakers! Nike’s Reuse-a-Shoe program turns worn-out athletic shoes of any brand into Nike Grind, a material used in sport tracks, courts and playgrounds. Please note: Only athletic shoes such as running shoes, sneakers, etc. Sneakers cannot contain any metal (grommets, eyelets, zippers, […]
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To recycle the rigid foam packaging — made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) — that protects computer and electronic equipments, break them up tightly in a box to mail at one of the foam packaging recyclers in the U.S. Details and locations on this page of the Alliance of Foam Packaging […]
The Crayon Recycling Program takes old, rejected, broken crayons and recycles them into fresh, new crayons, which are then available for purchase. Leave the wrappers on the crayons for easier sorting. When you are ready to ship your used crayons, these tips can help to keep your costs down. One […]
TerraCycle Learn how Cheryl Bertou and her son were able to partner with TerraCycle, an innovative company focused on reducing waste through the recycling of previously non-recyclable or hard-to-recycle waste, to raise funds for a school building project in South Sudan. They have been collecting items that are typically thrown […]
The Fall 2012 Curb Your Car Week event took place the week of September 30 to October 6, 2012. During that week, 107 residents from Brighton and Rochester registered their pledge to walk, bike, carpool, or ride the bus for at least a day as an alternative to drive their […]
The Spring 2012 Curb Your Car Week event took place the week of May 13 to 19, 2012. During that week, 101 residents from Brighton and Rochester registered their pledge to walk, bike, carpool, or ride the bus for at least a day as an alternative to drive their car. […]
This program will feature “Empowered,” a regionally produced film exploring how innovative Tompkins County citizens are exploring renewable energy options in solar, wind, geothermal and veggie oil. This documentary shows how a community is banding together to work for energy independence. Film producer, Suanne McMannis, who with her husband has […]
Summer Is Coming! What is your contribution to the water quality issues we experience at Lake Ontario beaches every year? Is water quality in Lake Ontario deteriorating because of our own daily activities? Color Brighton Green has invited three water quality experts to address the issues and questions we have […]
“Greenhorns,” a documentary film, explores the lives of America’s young farming community — spirit, practices and needs — building a case for those considering a career in agriculture. The movie will be followed by a panel. Two young women farmers will participate in this discussion. When and where Wednesday, March […]
This program, “Local Lessons from Distant Travels: CSA as Rural Economic Development in China and Taiwan” will feature Elizabeth Henderson, organic farmer and a leading spokesperson for sustainable agriculture, sharing stories and photos of her recent trip to Asia. The presentation will be followed by a panel. When and where […]