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Spring Arbor Rocks!
Many thanks to the students of Spring Arbor University Business Club who generously donated their time May 10 to help Recycling Jackson with it’s eWaste Collection Day. The hardworking students were a big help and a big contributor to the success of this yearly event. We would also like to give a shout out to…
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Why don’t we recycle more?
Kirk Heinze at Mlive.com: National studies suggest that even when people have ready access to recycling—either curbside or at a nearby center—most still don’t get into the habit. According to Tom Emmerich, President of Kalamazoo-based Schupan Recycling, the key is not necessarily convenience; rather, it is education. Education is one of Emmerich’s “Four E’s” of…
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Spring Arbor University recycling day
Recycling Jackson will provide electronic waste (e-waste) recycling services at Spring Arbor University’s Green Community Day. Join us, as well as Sam’s Club and Emmons (who are providing other recycling services), this Saturday, March 26 from noon to 3 p.m. for an exciting green day at SAU.
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2011 site open dates
This year, Recycling Jackson is trying something different: closing on our slowest month, February. So the Recycling Jackson drop-off site will be closed Saturday, Feb. 5 and will re-open on the first Saturday of March. Here are the rest of our open dates for the year: Saturday, March 5 Saturday, April 2 Saturday, May 7…
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Guilt, not information, works for recycling
How about that. The Wall Street Journal found that guilt and social norms, not information, is more effective at changing behavior: Studies dating back at least three decades clearly show the power of social norms. We tend to ascribe our actions to more high-minded motives, or to practical concerns about money. But at its core,…
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Where to recycle books in Jackson
We got this note from Jim Rossman at Commonwealth Associates: Northwest Refuse accepts books. They were very accommodating when I showed up with a pickup truck full. They helped me load the boxes of books onto a pallet set atop a fork lift truck. I also contacted Recycle Ann Arbor. They have two methods of…
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Cruncy, and recyclable
Imagine that – Sun Chips now comes in compostable bags, says Waste Recycling News: Snack foods maker SunChips is now packaging its multigrain chips in compostable bags, the company said. The new bags are made from plant-based polylactic acid. The bags will fully compost in approximately 14 weeks when placed in a hot, active compost…