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Fall/Winter: eco-pots, sow seeds, and transplant seedlings

by admin on Nov.02, 2012, under composting, events, featured

Time to prepare for the fall & winter edibles. Learn how to make "eco-pots", sow seeds and transplant seedlings for the Fall/Winter season. If you attend this workshop, you won’t need to buy any seeds and seedlings for the entire year!!! ... more Tags: Los Angeles

Parent Volunteer Purchasing Suggestions

by Nancy on Jun.30, 2010, under Children, composting, recycling, Schools

In an effort to continue the great success of our Composting/Recycling  program, please try to follow the listed suggestions when purchasing items for events, gatherings, and parties.   These tips will... more Tags: paper, parents, plastic, products, Re-usable, shopping

How To Grocery Shop Green

by Suzie on Jun.30, 2010, under composting, energy, green, recycling

AEROSOL CANS: Although some cities accept aerosol cans in recycling, Mercer Island does NOT so they go into our landfill. By using a refillable pump like Misto to spray olive... more Tags: bags, Re-usable, recycling, shopping, tips

How To Green your Preschool

by Nancy on Jun.30, 2010, under Children, composting, energy, recycling, Schools

Step #1: Start a Green Team Send an e-mail to parents and teachers to see if anyone wants to volunteer to be on a Green Team (name it anything you like).... more Tags: kids, recycle, school, teamwork, volunteer, water

Do’s and Don’ts of Composting and Recycling

by Suzie on Jun.30, 2010, under composting, energy, recycling

RECYCLING What you CAN Recycle: No Tops/Lids Newspaper, Files and File Folders Bagged plastic bags, Glass Bottles & jars, Clean Saran Wrap Paper or frozen food boxes Plastic Bottles –... more Tags: composting, napkins, plastic, recycling, tips, trash bags

Classroom Discussions and Activities Suggestions

by Suzie on Jun.30, 2010, under Children, composting, Schools

We encourage you to approach this in a way that feels right to you.  Here are a few suggestions: Beginning with a conversation: What do you know about recycling/composting? Do... more Tags: class, composting, kids, landfill, recycling, school