More than 37,000 pounds of prescription drugs were turned over to Wisconsin law enforcement during Saturday's “Take Back Initiative” organized by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration
read moreThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is inviting people all over the state to learn and compost more during International Composting Awareness Week May 6-12.
read moreMADISON, Wis., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities’ statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the launch of a new Appliance Recycling Program. Designed to encourage Wisconsin residents to get rid of their old, inefficient appliances, the program offers customers a $30 incentive and complimentary appliance removal. “That older refrigerator or freezer in the garage may be convenient, but it can consume up to four times more energy than newer units and...
read moreMADISON — This April, bright spring flowers aren’t the only things popping up in Wisconsin’s ravines and roadside ditches. Department of Natural Resources wardens, local law enforcement officials and residents have been finding a growing number of computers, televisions and other electronics along roadsides and in farm fields and natural areas. While illegal, dumping electronics is also a waste of valuable materials and dumping pollutes Wisconsin’s landscapes and waterways. “Illegal dumping of electronics is not only harmful to...
read moreWisconsin women Millie Zantow and Jenny Ehl changed the course of recycling across the country by asking the question: “Can plastics be recycled?”
read moreDid you know that the average person in Wisconsin generates 4.7 pounds of trash each day and recycles 1.9 pounds of that trash? It turns out that 84% of a typical households waste – including food scrapes, yard waste, paper, cardboard, cans and bottles – can be recycled. That means that of the 4.7 pounds of trash we generate each day we can recycle 3.9 pounds of it! Test your knowledge with these Recycling Facts and Figures. Answers are at the bottom of this page. 1. How much energy can be saved by recycling one wine...
read moreJermichael Finley has teamed up with Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin to help support the Waste Less Wisconsin Challenge (WLW); who’s goal is to promote learning and leadership in waste reduction and recycling to help participants make real-world changes that reduce waste, conserve resources and prevent pollution. You can help by donating old cell phones. How to Donate to Jermichael Finley for WI Environmental Education Cause: Collect: We accept all cellphones; old, new, broken and scratched. Use the share button on...
read more12 simple tips everyone can take to reduce their waste.
read moreWe hope you enjoy what you see! This is phase one of our web enhancements so check back often- and feel free to share with your friends, family, and colleagues- so we can Recycle More Wisconsin!
read moreAmerica Recycles Day is November 15, 2011 and the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) is proud to be the state coordinator for events. We’ve put together a page of information to help you get started and get involved. Check back often as we’ll be updating the page with new information.
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