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ISSUE 9 Published November 1st, 2017

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3 CITY SPOTLIGHT

4 HOLIDAY CRAFT! 5 CITY INFORMATION ABOUT RECYCLING

6 WORLD OF PLASTIC

7 LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 8 RECYCLING PERKS REWARDS PARTNERS

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10 REDUCE WASTE FOR THE HOLIDAYS 12 GETTING OUT 13 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY 14 GREEN GIFT IDEAS 15 GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY 16 SIGN-UP FOR PERKS!

CITY SPOTLIGHT WORDS:

Tad Phillips, TFC Recycling

Please, NO PLASTIC BAGS in your recycling cart Let’s once and for all end the confusion about plastic bags in curbside residential recycling collection…they are just plain BAD! Residents should NOT be placing their bagged household recyclable materials in the 95 gallon recycling carts. If your recyclables are stored in plastic bags, please empty them into the cart and save the plastic bag. Plastic bags are a much desired recyclable commodity that can be returned to grocers and other retailers to be recycled. They just cannot be processed in the TFC Recycling Material Recovery Facility, also known as the “MRF”. The processing equipment in MRF, located just outside Richmond near Chester, uses conveyors and specially designed rotating screens to separate paper from bottles and cans. Plastics bags get tangled up in this rotating machinery and clog up the processing equipment, causing costly (and aggravating) downtime to clean the equipment. The problem is so severe that workers in the MRF are trained to pull any plastic bags off the sorting belts and throw them away, even if they are full of recyclables. Sad but true. So, keep those recyclables loose, and take the plastic bags to your local retailer! For more information about “What to Recycle,” please visit: http://cvwma.com/programs/curbside-recycling/what-to-recycle/ or call the CVWMA Recycling Hotline at: 804-340-0900.

Upcycled Presents WORDS & GRAPHICS:

It’s that magical time of the year, where everything shines and glows. How about creating your own presents?

3. Tie a knot with the ribbon at the top. Glue the mistletoe to the top. You’re done!

Sandra Hungate, Recycling Perks

2. Fill the jar with water, and add glitter.

Corks wreath All you need is some old wine corks, some beads, a bit of ribbon and a piece of mistletoe. 1. Poke holes into all the corks.

Winter Snow Globe 2. Pull the ribbon through the corks and beads.

You will need a jar (with lid) of your choice, waterproof glue, glitter, distilled water, and figurines. 1. Glue the figurines onto the inner side of the jar lid, and wait for it to dry.

3. Carefully and tightly screw on the jar lid, cleaning up any water that spills out. That’s it. Your snow globe is ready!

RECYCLING IN RICHMOND IT’S TIME TO

NOW YOU CAN RECYCLE MORE PLASTICS

RECYCLE

TUBS • CUPS • CONTAINERS

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE CARTONS

TO LEARN MORE, VISIT:

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RECYCLE RIGHT! AT HOME OR A DROP-OFF SITE

Aluminum and Steel Cans

Food and Beverage Cartons

empty and rinse place the lid back in the can

empty, rinse, and replace cap

No Bags Do not Bag Recyclables Return plastic bags and wrap to retail. No garbage

Bottles and Jars empty and rinse no lids or caps

No Styrofoam™ No carryout packaging or packing materials TM

Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company

Office Paper, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Magazines, and Flattened Cardboard

Kitchen, Laundry, Bath: Bottles and Containers empty, rinse, and replace cap

TO LEARN MORE, VISIT:

www.cvwma.com or call 804-340-0900

The World of Plastics

Part one: Many plastics for many uses

WORDS: Stephane Girois, Ph.D.

Let’s go back to being a little chemist for a minute to understand what a plastic is. Plastics fall under a much larger category of materials called polymers. Polymers can be found as synthetics like thermoplastics and rubbers; or can be found naturally like your own DNA, and proteins like your hair, wool, silk, or cellulose from trees (which is used to make paper). The word plastic refers to a broad spectrum of products, typically synthetic (man-made), and are used in everyday life. They are produced in large chemical plants, using mostly fossil oil, and more recently, crops like corn or sugar cane. Raw Materials

Monomers

Here is a list of common plastics you might find in your household, along with their typical uses. In some finished products, the plastics number is indicated: Polyethylene Terephthalate: Your typical plastic water and soda bottles, high heat resistance for prepared food trays, boil-in-the-bag food packaging. Also used for clothing and carpet fibers.

Polymers or Plastics

Fossil oil

High Density Polyethylene: High chemical and UV resistant, durable plastics. Used in making detergent, bleach, and fabric conditioner bottles; snack food boxes and cereal box liners; milk and non-carbonated drink bottles; and toys, buckets, rigid pipes, crates, plant pots, plastic wood, garden furniture, wheeled refuse bins, and compost containers.

Renewable Starch or Sugar crops

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Main applications are in building and construction, due to PVC’s high flame and electrical resistance. Used to make pipe, house siding, window framing, electrical cable sheathing.

Making plastics is like playing with Legos of multiple shapes and colors. Only your imagination is the limit. There are thousands of plastics today, and each was designed to have a particular set of properties and performances, like these examples: - Transparent or opaque - Glossy or matte - Heat, UV, or flame resistant - Hard or soft at room temperature - Barrier to oxygen or moisture - Strong at low temperatures - Conducting or resistant to electricity

Low Density Polyethylene: This soft plastic has multiple applications in packaging, but its main use is in standard plastic bags.

- Biodegradable - Durable - Resistant to scratches - Cheap or expensive - Water repellant - Food approved

Polypropylene: Very similar to HDPE, PP is used when high transparency is required. Due to high breakage resistance at low temperatures, PP is used for cold environment packaging. Polystyrene: This very cheap plastic can be used for many low performance packaging applications such as plastic cups, both rigid and transparent, or foamed and opaque. All the others : The number of other plastics is very large, and includes plastics blends. Example are Polycarbonate, nylon, ABS.

Short Bio of the Author

Dr. Stephane Girois has spent over 20 years in the field of Plastics. After 2 years of research at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, in the field of polymer/plastic performance improvement, he started his career in the R&D lab of a large petrochemical firm in Pennsylvania. Over the next 20 years, Dr. Girois developed and patented new polymers that have been used all around the world in building and construction materials, food packaging, and automotive and electronics components. From improving the performance of petrol-based plastics to creating new plastics from cornstarch, Dr. Girois has become a recognized and well-published expert in his field.

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Of course, the reality is even more complex. As you can imagine, most plastic products today are not just made of one plastic but a combination of several. The image here shows why, for example, milk and juice cartons are not recyclable in many local recycling programs. Separating layers is very costly.

Source : http://www.recyclecartons.ca/carton-facts/

Plastics are rarely pure in composition and always contain other chemical additives used to improve the transformation process and the performance. Additives content can vary from few percent to 80%. As it will be discussed in a later article, plastic diversity in type and composition is the main reason why it is difficult to recycle plastics efficiently.

In the next article, we’ll look into how plastics have transformed our world, making our daily life more affordable, safer, cleaner, and more fun.

Carrie Friar, Recycling Perks

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ner businesses. These are the outstanding qualities that T4TP is known for. What many do not know is that T4TP’s Creativets program provides computers to vets who desire to research art projects, create artwork, and ultimately bring their artwork home. These vets have created art projects that are creative and uniquely beautiful--pieces of art that you would never suspect came from an old hard drive.

Not only are they doing all these neat things for Veterans, but they also recycle every bit of scrap that isn’t used in their projects, which amounts to tons of material being recycled each month. Recycling Perks is proud to offer its members discounts on handmade jewelry, clocks, keychains, and other items that were created by the members of the Creativets program. You can find Tech For Troops Project at 4840 Waller Rd in Richmond. Stop by today to see all of the wonderful things that this amazing partner has to offer.

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Reduce waste for the holidays

Ah…the Holiday season! Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s—so much to do! It’s a time that we look forward to…and dread. We may love the sights and sounds of the Season, the parties, food, gifts, and time with family and friends, but, we dread the clean-up and waste. So, how can we enjoy the Season while still reducing the amount of waste that we produce? Here are a few tips to help you make the most, and least, of this wonderful season.

Holiday parties and dinners 1. If you host a party, set the table with cloth napkins and reusable dishes, glasses, and silverware. Also save and reuse party hats, decorations, and favors. 2. Be sure your guests know where to properly dispose of and recycle their waste at your party. 3. After holiday festivities, put leftovers in recyclable containers, and share them with family, friends, or others. Donate untouched leftovers from parties to a local food bank or homeless shelter. 4. After parties, fill your dishwasher up completely before running it. You will run fewer cycles, which saves energy. 5. Buy ingredients for baking, cooking, etc., in bulk. Take your own reusable containers and stock up on holiday staples. With so much to buy, it makes sense to cut down on packaging waste for those things we need for the Holidays.

Gift-giving 1. When shopping, bring your own reusable bags for carrying your purchases, and try to buy items with minimal packaging and/or made with recycled content. 2. Wrap gifts in recycled or reused wrapping paper. Also remember to save or recycle your used wrapping paper. Give gifts that don’t require much packaging, such as concert tickets or gift certificates. For gifts like PJs, sweaters, etc., simply tie them with ribbon to create a festive (and colorful) gift that has almost NO packaging. 3. Make your own Christmas-themed cloth, draw-string bags for gift-giving. They can be used year after year, and become treasured family heirlooms for generations. 10

WORDS: Suzie Vance, Recycling Perks

4. Send recycled-content greeting cards and remember to recycle any paper cards you receive. You can also try sending electronic greeting cards to reduce paper waste. 5. Make cookies or other goodies (or the ingredients for them), and package them in reusable and/or recyclable containers as gifts. Homemade goodies show how much you care and help you avoid packaging waste. 6. When gifting flowers, consider buying long-lasting silk flowers, potted plants, or live bushes, shrubs, or trees that can be planted in the Spring. 7. Give the gift of recycling! Encourage others to recycle by giving them their own recycling bin(s). Use them as “wrapping” for large gifts (don’t forget to attach a colorful bow). And give Recycling Perks rewards that the recipient is sure to love!

Holiday Decorating 1. Store loose holiday ornaments in Ziploc bags or plastic containers. 2. For unusually-shaped items, keep the original packaging for later storage. 3. Wrap small strands of lights around a clothes hanger. Not only will it prevent a tangled mess, you also have a built-in handle! Alternatively, wrap them around a piece of cardboard. 4. When the big day arrives, there’s no reason to not keep things a bit organized amidst the frenzy. Before Christmas morning, wrap a big box with wrapping paper (leaving the top open and the box empty). Place it near or under the tree. Now you have a pretty place (instead of the floor) to throw all the yards of wrapping paper that your kids will rip off their presents. 5. Holiday and seasonal wreaths are beautiful (and expensive), but can easily get crushed when stored. Many of us have a variety for Autumn, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter, and more, and store them when not in use. Wreath covers (preferably with handles), or wreath storage boxes or bins will protect your treasures for years. 6. Keep all your gift wrapping supplies in one place. Use a clear container that can be stored underneath a bed for out-of-the-way storage for year-round use. Remember to include scissors and tape. 7. Consider buying a potted tree that can be planted after the Holiday, or invest in a high quality artificial tree that will last for years to come. Alternatively, make your own tree from recycled/repurposed materials. Let your imagination go wild!

Local Events

November 5TH VETERANS & SPOUSE CONFERENCE

11/4

9 am , 5th Baptist Church, Richmond - FREE

11/5

SHOCKOE BOTTOM TOUR

11/15 OPEN MIC COMEDY IMPROV 9 pm, Cary100 Restaraunt & Lounge, Richmond

11/17 POCAHONTAS REFRAMED 2:30 pm, The Byrd Theatre, Richmond - FREE

11 am, Valentine 1st Freedom Center, Richmond - FREE

11/9

MINDS OF ALL KINDS

11/18 VIRGINIA ALPACA & FIBER FESTIVAL 9 pm, Meadow Event Park, Richmond - FREE

5:30 pm, Science Museum, Richmond - FREE

11/10 HOMECOMING TAILGATE 4 pm, 1200 West Broad St, Richmond - FREE

11/25 80’S & 90’S COLLECTIBLES SALE

10 am, Chesterfield Fairgrounds - $5

11/15 TEXAS HOLDEM POKER NIGHT 11/28 HOLIDAY FOOD GIFTS ON A BUDGET 7 pm, Cary100 Restaraunt & Lounge, Richmond 6 pm, Goodlife Kitchen, Gloucester Courthouse

December

12/1 PIA FRIES EXHIBITION

12/ 2 DANCING TOY DRIVE

12/ 2 THE ARTISAN MARKET OF VA 9 am, Midlothian Artisan Market, Richmond - FREE

12/ 2 HOLIDAY PARTY, CHARITY EVENT

12/ 17 DRIVER EDUCATION

6 pm, Rigby’s Jig Dance Studio, Richmond - FREE

10 am, Moss Arts Center, Richmond - FREE

9 am, Gaskins Place, Henrico - FREE

12/3 JAZZ BRUNCH

12/ 19 LIVE TRIVIA - BUDDY’S PLACE

11 am, Ellwood Thompson’s, Richmond - FREE

12/7 BEEN CREATIVE PAINT NIGHT

3 pm, Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond - $30-$120

8 pm, 600 N Sheppard St, Richmond

12/ 24 THE ROGER D CARROLL DUO

6 pm, Jackie’s Restaraunt & Lounge, Henrico - $12

11:30 am, The Savory Grain, Richmond

12/2 34TH DOMINION ENERGY CHRISTMAS PARADE 12/9 RICHMOND COMICON 10 am, Richmond - FREE

10 am, Richmond International Raceway - $19

January 1/10 JULEP’S GIRLS NIGHT OUT PATIO PARTY 5:30 pm, Julep’s, Richmond - FREE

1/ 12 MEMENTO MORI: A 1708 GALLERY EXHIBITION 12 pm, Linden Row Inn, Richmond - FREE

1/ 12 AFRO-ZEN ALLSTARS LIVE AT GARDEN GROVE 8 pm, Garden Grove Brewing Co., Richmond - FREE 1/13 MINIATURES AND SMALL WORKS

10 am, Charles H. Taylor Arts Center, Richmond - FREE

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Green gift ideas

WORDS: Sandra Hungate, Recycling Perks

The Holiday season is the time of year when we produce the most waste. People buy gifts to make others happy, but much of it is unnecessary and will eventually end up in the landfill. Let’s discover some ways to celebrate the holidays by giving green presents.

You probably guessed this one: upcycled gifts! If you’re going to buy something, see if there is a recycled version of it. Recycled shoes, like the ones from Rothy’s (https://rothys.com)

Recycled clothes, like the Teeki yoga pants (https://teeki.com)

Recycled toys, like the ones from Green Toys (http://www. greentoys.com/)

Recycled jewelry, like the ones from our Recycling Perks partner Bottled Up Design (check out their reward here: https://goo.gl/jXv9Rc)

Gift Craft

If you’re crafty, why not make your own gifts? Nothing means more than making something unique for someone you love. Get crafty with homemade candles, paper, lip balms, jewelry, photo prints, or handknitted scarves. You will find lots of ideas on Pinterest!

Offer a memory

Gifts don’t have to be things; they can be “experiences”. Tickets, vouchers, etc., for things such as a spa experience, wine tasting, cooking class, movies, or even a tree planting class can be great gifts that produce very little waste--and make memories that will last a lifetime! And, digital versions produce NO waste!

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Featured Give Back Campaign A reward is created for your school or nonprofit on the Recycling Perks website and is available for an entire month. Each redemption is a $2 donation for every 20 points redeemed from eligible local Recycling Perks members! (Limitations apply) Sign-Up and Give Back Campaign A custom URL landing page along with a custom promo code is created for your school or nonprofit. Recycling Perks awards your group $5 for each unique and eligible new Recycling Perks sign-up received via your customized landing page or promo code. Ready to sign up your school or nonprofit for a Give Back Campaign? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to get started. Send us an email at info@recyclingperks.com or contact us by phone toll free at 855-813-2154.

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