by Lenn Detwiler | Jan 7, 2016 | General, Latest, Learning Center, Programs, School and Youth Programs, Uncategorized
Youth Education is a cornerstone of the District’s mission. Each year, hands-on, interactive environmental education programs are provided to over 10,000 Hendricks County students across all school districts. Popular programs include, “Who Polluted White...
by Lenn Detwiler | Jan 7, 2016 | Adult Outreach, General, Household Hazardous Waste, Latest, Learning Center, Programs, Recycling
Thanks, Hendricks County, for making 2015 a record breaking year for the District’s Tox-Away Day program! Over 4,000 residents utilized the program (more than any previous year). We had our biggest day ever on April 11th at Brownsburg High School when 1,031...
by Lenn Detwiler | Dec 23, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center, Recycling
It’s such a busy time of the year, we’ll get right to the point: The amount of waste American’s produce spikes about 25% between Thanksgiving and Christmas! So, here’s what you need to know about recycling this holiday season…...
by Lenn Detwiler | Nov 20, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center
We all learned to share before we could walk. “Sharing is caring”, right? Right! Caring for the each other, the community and the Earth can be as easy as sharing what you have. We already share everything on social media, why not turn that sharing into...
by Lenn Detwiler | Nov 6, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center, Recycling
America Recycles Day will be celebrated very soon on November 15th. It’s a day to think about your trash: how much you produce, where it goes, the environmental impact of products you buy, reusing what you can, recycling and safe disposal of hazardous materials. This...
by Lenn Detwiler | Sep 4, 2015 | Adult Outreach, General, Learning Center, Recycling
When it comes to recycling paper, 96% of Americans have easy access to a recycling program where they live. 94% have access to plastics recycling. So, why don’t we recycle more? Well, the answer may lie in the understandable difficulty some consumers have...
