By Joaquin Madril: Cannon Solid Waste/Recycling program manager America Recycles Day is Nov. 15 and is dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. Since its inception in 1997, the ARD campaign has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work, and to buy products […]
America Recycles Day aims to reduce waste
November 10, 2006
America Recycles Day has been celebrated since 1997 to encourage recycling and preserve resources. Jake Madril Wednesday is America Recycles Day – a day set aside to encourage Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. First celebrated in 1997, the number of participants has grown each year as communities and individuals renew their commitment to […]
Old vehicle batteries gain second life
July 5, 2005
By Jim Lee: Local Columnist My car battery died recently. That got me thinking about why the car parts place wanted the old battery. The matter had to have some significance because I had to turn in the old battery to buy the new one. What would anybody want with a worn-out battery? I found […]
Lack of area papers buyers restricting Clovis recycling
April 5, 2004
Dina Orozco and Melissa Breyette jog past recycling bins Thursday while running at Hillcrest Park. The bins in the park are for recycling tin and aluminum. CNJ staff photo: Eric Kluth. Glen Seeber Although the city of Clovis accepts paper for recycling, a Texico Junior High School math teacher learned recently the paper is not […]
