news - 4Rs http://www.keysglee.com no-reply@keysglee.com http://www.getmura.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:58:53 -0500 en-us Workshop on Zero Waste Strategy is Open to the Public http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/workshop-zero-waste/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/workshop-zero-waste/#comments 3A7980C7-5C99-44B8-B20F048742D6EED2 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Learn how the waste management industry can transform itself into a "resource recovery" management industry in a workshop presented by Eco Cycle Executive Director Eric Lombardi at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 26, Old City Hall, 510 Greene St.

]]> Composting http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/compost/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/compost/#comments E19B1CB5-5B4B-4B91-93793F178795C45F Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Staff and clients at the MARC operation in Key West compost all food waste from the Rainbow Cafe on a daily basis. Here 2 clients demonstrate who easy composting can be.

]]> GLEE R4 Fairs Score High in Sustainable Education http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/glee-r4-fairs-score-high-in-sustainable-education/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/glee-r4-fairs-score-high-in-sustainable-education/#comments 54BA57FE-7DC4-4A71-8B76D450C00A4DDD Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 GLEE's November R4 Fairs were a great success attracting hundreds of Keys residents, the fairs hosted in Big Pine Key, Marathon, Key Largo and Key West were organized by GLEE volunteers, with the support of many green exhibitors and our generous sponsors. 

See for yourself and enjoy the R4 2009 Slide Show, a compilation of photos from these events!

]]> Protect Your Identity http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/protect-your-identity/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/protect-your-identity/#comments 915AE9B8-FB80-4B60-BDA0F1BC00F60522 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Before you donate your old computers and cell phones be sure you follow these important steps to protecting your personal information.

]]> e-waste: Recycle http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/recycle-e-waste/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/recycle-e-waste/#comments CB32A49E-7C81-4538-876F2F1BF8FB6323 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 If you need to recycle your electronics, find out the best and most ethical ways to do it here.

]]> Toxic Materials in Electronics http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/toxic-materials-in-electronics/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/toxic-materials-in-electronics/#comments 3983A0AC-B2DB-4BEE-A3BEFE550A5AEFEE Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Did you know? Electronic equipment can pollute soil and ground water when disposed in landfills.  Find out more...

]]> e-waste: Donate or Sell http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/donate-or-sell/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/donate-or-sell/#comments 52C41184-5276-4224-8FD68857ABD20E69 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Here is a little assistance for deciding whether to donate or sell your computers, televisions, cell phones and other electronics.

]]> Valuable Substances in E-waste http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/valuable-substances-in-e-waste/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/valuable-substances-in-e-waste/#comments 545A1915-4BEA-4BA7-9C5A632763079A24 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Electrical and electronic equipment contain valuable substances (such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium & scarce materials like indium and gallium) - most of which are found in printed circuit boards & newer technology such as flat screens and photovoltaics.  Visit this page to find a list of all these valuable substances.

]]> Free E-waste drop-off http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/free-e-waste-drop-off/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/free-e-waste-drop-off/#comments FCB847CD-D67F-4B3A-A51C47E044F4223E Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Free E-waste drop-off on Cudjoe Key.  Read on for the details...

]]> Key West R4 Fair Activities http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/key-west-r4-fair-activities/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/key-west-r4-fair-activities/#comments 6CEB0C12-0066-4A51-A08E9FD4986FC059 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Key West High School is the location for the 3rd Annual Key West R4 Fair, to be held from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The R4 Fair offers fun, food, live music by Mary Spear, green product exhibits and educational games in the Key West High School courtyard and cafeteria.  Find out more about the events...

]]> R4 Fairs 2009 http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/r4-fairs-seeking-sponsors-educators-businesses-to-exhibit/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/r4-fairs-seeking-sponsors-educators-businesses-to-exhibit/#comments 5D8FEF53-2D48-4CB0-AB87831AC80E8D60 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 During November, GLEE will host the 3rd Annual R4 Fairs in communities throughout the Keys. With a focus on the R4 values of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rot (i.e. compost), R4 Fairs educate residents on sustainable living, provide information about green products and services, and offer a forum for community networking.

]]> Recycling Volunteers Needed in Key West http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/recycling-volunteers-needed-in-key-west/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/recycling-volunteers-needed-in-key-west/#comments 81F10C42-DB74-487B-B8A6AC3B956B34CF Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Key West Recycles education program is going strong! Our Volunteer Training was a big success with over 50 volunteers signing up to help with the campaign. We have the entire city to cover so more volunteers are needed...

]]> How To Recycle http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/how-to-recycle/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/how-to-recycle/#comments 57935881-AC9F-4F2F-BFF71790B35C417B Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Everything you need to know about recycling including a file for download that will answer all of your questions about what can be recycled, information about hazardous waste, and a recycling sticker to attach to your bin.

]]> Achieving Zero Waste at events: it can be done http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/achieving-zero-waste/ http://www.keysglee.com/index.cfm/news/achieving-zero-waste/#comments 2CB384B8-8120-40A9-99A5787708B7B210 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 After the successful 2nd Annual Green Living Awards event, GLEE shares tips on how they were able to achieve a zero waste event and how you can too.

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