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April Plastic Bag Recycling
Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back for the month of April in observance of Earth Day and Arbor Day! Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for … Continue reading
Dumpster Management: Preventing Water Pollution
Dumpsters can be a major source of stormwater pollution if they are not properly maintained, and this type of water pollution can often go unnoticed. However, there are many easy (and clean!) steps that can be taken to prevent pollution from … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Waste, Water Quality
Tagged bay, chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, cleanup, environment, environmental, MS4, pollution, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, waste, water, water quality
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Recycle Your Christmas Tree
When the holiday season is over and the needles start dropping from the Christmas tree, sending the tree to the landfill isn’t your only option. This year, consider reducing landfill contributions by recycling your pine decor. Here are a few … Continue reading
Posted in Enviro-Tip, Nature, Waste
Tagged conservation, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, green, local, natural resources, recycling, trees, waste, wildlife
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Fight F.O.G.
Fats, oils, and grease, known collectively as FOG, represent a serious enemy of our sewer lines. When FOG is dumped down a drain, it forms large, thick clogs in the pipes and is also harmful to water quality. Both of … Continue reading
Posted in Enviro-Tip, Waste, Water Quality
Tagged disposal, drain, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, fats, fog, grease, oils, sewer, waste, water
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2016 Plastic Bag Recycling Results
This number represents the estimated number of plastic bags that LaRC personnel diverted from local landfills in 2016! LaRC again participated with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners in collecting clean plastic bags and films for recycling during October Energy Action Month. … Continue reading
Enviro-Tip of the Month: Your 3Rs for the Holidays
As the holidays are approaching, try to keep your celebrations environmentally-friendly by remembering your three Rs: REDUCE– Reduce the amount of waste you produce by buying only as much as you need and choosing products that come in packaging that … Continue reading
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Tagged enviro-tip, environment, environmental, fall, green, holiday, pollution, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, thanksgiving, waste
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Plastic Bag Recycling October 2016!
Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Energy Action Month! Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for a composite bench to be placed in a … Continue reading
Enviro-Tip of the Month: Stop Junk Mail
TIRED OF JUNK MAIL IN YOUR MAILBOX? Almost every household and office building receives unwanted advertisements, magazines, and solicitations that are immediately recycled or thrown out to avoid clutter. It’s not only a personal inconvenience, but junk mail also negatively … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Energy Conservation, Enviro-Tip, Waste
Tagged enviro-tip, environment, environmental, greenhouse, junk mail, mail, mailbox, pollution, power, recycling, trees, waste, water
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April 2016 Plastic Bag Recycling Results
NASA Langley collected plastic bags and film packaging for recycling in observance of Earth Day and Arbor Day 2016. Over 4 weeks, 169 pounds of plastic material (estimated to be about 14,500 plastic bags!!) were collected. All plastic material was … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Conservation, Event, Waste
Tagged arbor day, earth, earth day, environment, event, october, plastic, plastic bag, pollution, recycle, recycling
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28th Annual Clean the Bay Day
Volunteers all over Virginia work by land and boat to give the Bay a massive spring cleaning cleaning ever year. Twenty-eight years strong, Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginian tradition and an annual opportunity for the whole family, … Continue reading
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Tagged bay, chesapeake, clean, environment, event, litter, local, MS4, pollution, recycling, waste, waste management, water
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