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going once, going twice, going green!

Published Apr 18, 2008
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Protecting the environment, or "going green" is a topic that's gaining popularity and definitely on the minds of many. 

From long-time environmentalists to the newly-conscious consumer, more and more people are looking for ways to "do their part."

So, tell us:

  • What's the biggest lifestyle change you've made to help the environment?
  • What stores do you think are the most "green friendly"?
  • Would you ever be willing to ride the bus instead of driving to work if there were more convenient bus routes?
  • Maybe you’d like to get involved, but don’t know where to start. If so, what are your questions?

Let's start a dialogue.

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Hello: Please e-mail me information on buying solar panels for a home. colvin_1@earthlink.net

Thank You!

I've noticed that Number 1 or 2 plastics (drink bottle numbers), such as berry containers from the store and other food containers, are not recyclable. Some plastic bottles are also not recyclable at city sites, it appears, too (i.e. Jaycee). Has the demand for recycled plastics dried up? Does anyone want these petroleum products? A drop off location for recycling them would be appreciated. We shop most in the grocery stores and loose berries are not to be found.

Sholdn't recycling be convenient? As a cost saving measure, Wake Co has asked Waste Industries to remove all of its co-mingled recylcing compactors from the convenient centers. I frequently use one of these convenient centers. The employee’s are ‘top-notch’ and I love the hrs of operation. However, if recycling is encouraged, why can’t it be more user friendly? So, in order to unload recyclables, one has to put them, piece by piece, into the slots on the larger containers. This takes much more time, and takes away from the recycling service. In order for citizens to be more involved, recycling should be made easy and convenient. I realize removing the compactor may be a cost saving matter, but the larger containers are almost always full and over flowing w/ mess and bugs. Everyday there is an article or new law about recycling, or 'going green', or sustainability. It's common practice that if something is user freindly folks will be more willing to comply!

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