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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Recycling Can and Can Nots

The NASA Langley Recycling Program began in 1991 with the collection of paper and scrap metal. Since then, this program has grown exponentially. In fact, LaRC recycled about 2.5 tons of aluminum cans (about 151,000 cans) in 2015. The energy … Continue reading

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Do You Need to Attend Waste Training?

During June and July, the Standard Practice and Environmental Engineering Branch (SPEEB) will be providing its annual Waste Management/Spill Response Training. Want to help your building stay in compliance? One of the most common observations noted during Facility Environmental Audits … Continue reading

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More Than Just Talk: Make An Environmental Promise

For the week of April 25th, you’ll see a tree in the hallway of B2102 (IESB). We invite you to write a sustainability promise on a “leaf” tag to be placed on the tree in celebration of Arbor Day 2016. Arbor Day … Continue reading

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Recycle Those Plastic Bags!

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 local learning garden. You can drop off your plastic bag materials in the designated … Continue reading

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