Posts Tagged ‘recycling’

Dart to open first foam recycling center

by Wally Northway Published: December 8,2009

Tags: environment, expansion, recycling

QUITMAN — On Dec. 10 beginning at noon, Dart Container Company will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a foam recycling drop off in Quitman. The site is 197 Harris Avenue. According to Dart, the post-consumer foam recycling drop-off site is the first in the state. Dart said the free drop-off will pioneer a new way [...] [...]

Got unwanted electronics at the office?

by Wally Northway Published: November 17,2009

Tags: environment, recycling

JACKSON — The 2009 Business E-Waste Day will be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Nov. 20, at the Mississippi Farmers Market in Jackson. Businesses can bring any unwanted electronics. Acceptable items include computers, computer components, desktop copiers, fax machines, radios, televisions, cell phones, desk phones, VCR players, DVD players, electronic games, monitors, keyboards, [...] [...]

Central Mississippi leads recycling way for state

by Amy McCullough Published: October 12,2009

Tags: recycling

Central Mississippi towns are modeling recycling efforts for the state. Madison has one of the highest rates of participation, at an estimated 45 percent, while Jackson leads the way with the most comprehensive plan. The City of Madison has approximately 9,000 households participating in its recycling program, said Denson Robinson, director of public works. He [...] [...]

Insurance firm launches recycling program

Jackson – Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company has created the Green for Life Recycling Program in an effort to exemplify a community conscious entity through monetary donations, volunteer work and education. “Up to 70 percent of the trash from an office like ours is paper that can be recycled. Recycling not only offers a [...] [...]

Insurance firm launches ‘green’ initiative

by Wally Northway Published: September 4,2009

Tags: environment, insurance, recycling

JACKSON — Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company has created the Green for Life Recycling Program in an effort to “exemplify a community-conscious entity through monetary donations, volunteer work and education.” “Up to 70 percent of the trash from an office like ours is paper that can be recycled. Recycling not only offers a money-saving [...] [...]

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