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July 2008 NEWSLETTER |
July 2008 This is all about you! We highlight Green success stories about people like you, who've taken small steps to lower their environmental impact.
April 2008 This month we take a look at who's "Going Green" in the Peace, and we get ready for the regional trade shows and PRRD's "Let's Talk Trash" community cosultations.
January 2008 We're kicking off the new year with a look at "Green" shopping. Also included is an updated verison of the Waste Reduction Directory.
October 2007 This issue focusses on the new look of the recycling program.
July 2007 In this issue we tell you how up to 85% of your old vehicle is recycled, and we share some great gardening and pest-control tips from local residents.
April 2007 Check out our Top Ten reasons to compost this season, as well as our great tips to help you keep your spring cleaning healthy for the environment and your family.
January 2007 Learn easy ways to help the environment and your pocket. Recycling program update and where to take recyclables and much more.
October 2006 Read about recycling and Global Warming. Learn about Freecycle and how to solve the dilemma of what to do with "something" too good to throw away and many more interesting articles inside the pRRRdy pages.
July 2006 Meet the pRRRdy Partner Award Winners. Also inside the newsletter, Natural Gardening Solutions. Learn how to get rid of dandelions, why Grasscycling is better for your lawn and simple gardening remedies.
April 2006 Making it easier for businesses now to reduce waste with our new Waste Reduction Assistance Program with pRRRdy (W.R.A.P.P). Also inside a new business brochure- 7 Easy Steps to Reducing and Recycling. The May 12th deadline for the pRRRdy Partner Awards is fast approaching, submit your nominations soon! Be sure to come and see us at our Booth at the tradeshows in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Chetwynd.
January 2006 It's all about the 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Reduce and reuse tips; chart of materials that can be recycled in Peace River Regional District; an update on the electronic waste program held this fall; pRRRdy Partner Award program moving to the Spring and an environmental word search.
October 2005 "Meet
this year’s pRRRdy Partner Awards winners."
The regional recycling and waste reduction program
is so successful because of the individuals, businesses
and institutions who recycle their paper and cardboard,
purchase environmentally friendly products and
compost organic materials.
July
2005 Recycle your old computer
Clean out the basement! Empty that storage shed!
For a limited time residents and businesses can
drop off their old computers and televisions for
recycling at From August 1st until September 30th,
DC Recycling and Bottle Depot in Dawson Creek
will take computer systems— the monitor,
CPU, printer, keyboard,mouse, scanner and other
peripherals—and televisions as part of a
two-month electronic waste (e-waste) pilot project.
April
2005 Recycling is easier
than ever! Less sorting and easier preparation
of your recyclables -- this is the new system
that begins mid-April. At the cream coloured recycling
bins there are now only three sorts -- Mixed
Paper, Cardboard and Containers.
January
2005. Introducing the new look of pRRRdy.
Green New Year's Resolutions; free waste assessments
for businesses and organizations; Waste Reduction
Challenge; recyclables sorting chart; recycling
and waste reduction trivia.
BUSINESS
WRAPP IT UP Spring 2007 Issue. In this issue, learn some recycling services, where to take your old computer and about the new recycling depot that's opening at the end of March and much much more.
ICI
Newsletter. Tips for creating a successful
waste management program; getting started; Materials
exchange program (Mex) and disposal services.
WRAPP IT UP! A newsletter for businesses to assist them in starting a waste reduction program
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