Yolo County musicians are invited to attend a free recycle and restring event at Watermelon Music in Davis on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sponsored by D’Addario and international recycling company TerraCycle, musicians can bring any old instrument strings for recycling and get their electric or acoustic guitars restrung with D’Addario NYXL or Nickel Bronze Acoustic strings. Old strings collected during the event will be recycled through Playback, D’Addario’s free, national recycling program. In exchange for the restringing, Watermelon Music asks that patrons bring-in two cans of non-perishable food to benefit the local food bank. The collected metal strings will be converted into recycled alloys which are commonly utilized in the construction of guitar necks and the recycled nylon will be used in automotive applications, for instance. As an independently owned and operated local music store, Watermelon Music has worked to provide products and services to musicians in Northern California for over 23 years. The retailer has a diverse inventory of musical instruments and hosts complete departments for fretted instruments, brass/woodwinds, orchestra, drums/percussion, and print music, as well as a selection of keyboards, pro-audio and home-recording gear. Additionally, the “full-line” music shop offers instrument repairs, rentals and music lessons, free (or nearly-free) in-store workshops, concerts and clinics, and sponsors arts and music in local public schools. Playback is the world’s first instrument string recycling program, launched through a partnership between D’Addario and innovative recycling company, TerraCycle. The program is a part of D’Addario’s Players Circle loyalty program and allows registered users to recycle their used strings in exchange for extra Players Circle points. Musicians attending the recycle and restring events will receive a code at the event, redeemable for extra Players Circle points. Points can be used towards merchandise or donated to the D’Addario Foundation, the company’s non-profit organization supporting music education in underserved communities. “Instrument strings have been a huge waste for us in the past, and it’s great that D’Addario has teamed up with TerraCycle to provide a program for dealers that confronts this issue,” says store representative Erin Wall. “We are looking to minimize landfill usage by collecting used instrument strings, regardless of brand, for recycling.” D’Addario has been committed to the environment, working to reduce their company’s packaging waste and use the most environmentally responsible packaging available on the market. Their partnership with TerraCycle allows them to further reinforce their role as an environmental leader in the music industry. TerraCycle is a global leader in recycling typically non-recyclable waste, working with companies to implement recycling initiatives and finding solutions for materials otherwise destined for landfill.

Bausch + Lomb has partnered with TerraCycle to donate custom training modules made from recycled contact lenses to the Guide Dog Foundation.   TerraCycle, which specializes in repurposing hard-to-recycle post-consumer waste, will create benches, tables, waste stations and an agility ramp made from used contact lens materials collected through Bausch + Lomb’s ONE by ONE Recycling Program, according to a press release.   The headquarters of the Guide Dog Foundation in Smithtown, New York, will receive the training modules, which will be used to train guide dogs for blind or visually impaired individuals.   “At Bausch + Lomb our mission is to help people see better to live better by delivering critical resources and advancements that help improve vision health,” Joe Gordon, U.S. president, Bausch + Lomb, said in the release. “We are proud to further build upon the ONE by ONE Recycling Program with TerraCycle in providing this donation to the Guide Dog Foundation — an initiative that not only supports the health of our environment, but also provides the precious gift of sight through the training they provide guide dogs for those who are blind or visually impaired.”   The ONE by ONE program encourages contact lens wearers to bring their used lenses and packaging to participating eye care professionals’ offices for recycling. More information can be found at www.bauschrecycles.com.  

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is recognizing 10 recycling programs from a mix of businesses, schools, nonprofits and local governments with the 2019 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. In honor of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, the DNR is recognizing four entities for "overall operations of a recycling program," four entities for "special projects and initiatives" and two entities for program "innovation." "It is exciting to see communities and businesses find new ways to reduce waste and recycle," DNR Waste and Materials Management Program Director Joe Van Rossum said. "We want to promote these efforts and share how we divert materials from landfills in Wisconsin." The Overall Program Awards recognize efforts that are robust and continually improving while demonstrating a commitment to improving the overall recycling or diversion program. * The city of New Richmond went through a comprehensive update of its residential recycling services, which the city had not revisited since 1996. In 2018, the city began round table discussions with recycling contractors and utilized an online and paper survey to solicit input from the community. The analysis led to a conversion to automated single-stream recycling. The city also works with TerraCycle to recycle cigarette filters in its downtown district.

The Owen Sound Waste Watchers' goal is to raise awareness of the impact of single-use waste on Owen Sound, local waterways and our world. The community group also encourages a reduction in overall garbage and works to increase effectiveness of recycling in our community.

 

Since April 20, 2019, 45 concerned citizens have organized and participated in six trash pick-up events and individually collected 108,717 pieces of litter, including 98,319 cigarette butts (the filters are plastic filaments)  and associated waste, 3,387 food-related items including plastic wrappers, straws and utensils and many thousands of glass, metal and foam pieces washed ashore along the east and west harbours.

 

All cigarette waste collected has been recycled through the Terracycle Inc. program. Of non-cigarette waste (10,381 items), only 2% were recyclable, with 10,186 items entering landfill.

 

Owen Sound Waste Watchers have also distributed Butt Cans throughout the downtown area, with several people currently participating in the Adopt-A-Butt Can program. The group has also participated with the City of Owen Sound staff in the downtown cigarette waste recycling program by donating one receptacle for installation and providing placement advice, and is currently assisting with the recycling process.

 

Local event support has also been a focus with participants attending and assisting with green activities in the 2019 Summerfolk, Salmon Spectacular and Words Aloud festivals.

 

On November 12, 2019 the Operations Committee of the City of Owen Sound recommended a delay on banning single-use plastic until the federal government plan of action is launched in 2021 at the earliest.

 

“Tonight’s decision is a disappointment. Our 2019 collection activities have clearly shown that our local community is already experiencing the impact of toxic, single-use disposable product litter. We believe now is the perfect time for our local government to show leadership by creating concrete plans to address this issue” says Laura Wood, part of the Owen Sound Waste Watchers Planning Committee. 

 

In addition to collection and community social activities, the Owen Sound Waste Watchers Facebook page has already attracted over 250 followers, and distributes regular information about how to reduce waste by moving towards a zero-waste lifestyle.

 

“We believe that individuals can drive the most change by the decisions they make each and every day” says Lori-Ann Caswell, another member of the Owen Sound Waste Watchers Planning Committee. “After all, consumers purchase and dispose of thousands of products each year. With a few simple changes, people can greatly reduce the amount of harmful waste that needs to be disposed of through our local recycling and garbage systems.”

 

Anyone interested in learning more about lifestyle changes, interested in participating in the Adopt-A-Butt Can project or other future OSWW activities are encouraged to visit the Owen Sound Waste Watchers Facebook

page or email oswastewatchers@gmail.com.

The Owen Sound Waste Watchers' goal is to raise awareness of the impact of single-use waste on Owen Sound, local waterways and our world. The community group also encourages a reduction in overall garbage and works to increase effectiveness of recycling in our community.

 

Since April 20, 2019, 45 concerned citizens have organized and participated in six trash pick-up events and individually collected 108,717 pieces of litter, including 98,319 cigarette butts (the filters are plastic filaments)  and associated waste, 3,387 food-related items including plastic wrappers, straws and utensils and many thousands of glass, metal and foam pieces washed ashore along the east and west harbours.

 

All cigarette waste collected has been recycled through the Terracycle Inc. program. Of non-cigarette waste (10,381 items), only 2% were recyclable, with 10,186 items entering landfill.

 

Owen Sound Waste Watchers have also distributed Butt Cans throughout the downtown area, with several people currently participating in the Adopt-A-Butt Can program. The group has also participated with the City of Owen Sound staff in the downtown cigarette waste recycling program by donating one receptacle for installation and providing placement advice, and is currently assisting with the recycling process.

 

Local event support has also been a focus with participants attending and assisting with green activities in the 2019 Summerfolk, Salmon Spectacular and Words Aloud festivals.

 

On November 12, 2019 the Operations Committee of the City of Owen Sound recommended a delay on banning single-use plastic until the federal government plan of action is launched in 2021 at the earliest.

 

“Tonight’s decision is a disappointment. Our 2019 collection activities have clearly shown that our local community is already experiencing the impact of toxic, single-use disposable product litter. We believe now is the perfect time for our local government to show leadership by creating concrete plans to address this issue” says Laura Wood, part of the Owen Sound Waste Watchers Planning Committee. 

 

In addition to collection and community social activities, the Owen Sound Waste Watchers Facebook page has already attracted over 250 followers, and distributes regular information about how to reduce waste by moving towards a zero-waste lifestyle.

 

“We believe that individuals can drive the most change by the decisions they make each and every day” says Lori-Ann Caswell, another member of the Owen Sound Waste Watchers Planning Committee. “After all, consumers purchase and dispose of thousands of products each year. With a few simple changes, people can greatly reduce the amount of harmful waste that needs to be disposed of through our local recycling and garbage systems.”

 

Anyone interested in learning more about lifestyle changes, interested in participating in the Adopt-A-Butt Can project or other future OSWW activities are encouraged to visit the Owen Sound Waste Watchers Facebook

page or email oswastewatchers@gmail.com.

 

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America Recycles Day is Friday, Nov. 15. This is a nationwide program organized by Keep America Beautiful to help Americans learn to recycle correctly.   The Case Western Reserve University Office of Energy & Sustainability will help the campus community participate in America Recycles Day by collecting hard-to-recycle items Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center atrium.   At the event, members of the community can recycle end-of-life shoes, small electronics and more. Individuals can bring the following to be recycled Friday:  

• Cell phones and small electronics
• Small broken electronics less than 10 lbs (this includes small broken appliances, though individuals are asked to shake out the crumbs and coffee grounds first)
• Plastic cosmetic containers and tubes (get more information about what is accepted)
• Political yard signs
• Broken string lights (holiday lights)

  Shoes will go to TerraCycle, while all other items will go to the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District’s drop-off site. County residents also can drop-off items at the site during posted office hours.   Find events, drop-off locations and a recycling pledge on the America Recycles Day website.   Learn more about recycling on campus on the CWRU Office of Energy & Sustainability’s website.

Having 57 Refinery29 editors collectively test 392 products for our annual Beauty Innovator Awards means we can wholeheartedly recommend the 102 we've determined to be the best of the best this year.   Admittedly, it also means we — like many beauty editors who swipe, swatch, and spritz for a living — are responsible for a shocking amount of waste. The majority of the estimated 120 billion units of cosmetics packaging created per year will ultimately end up in the ocean or landfills — and, as professional guinea pigs, we go through more of it than anyone.   So this year, as the beauty industry came to terms with its plastic problem, so did we — starting with a new partnership with TerraCycle. The waste-management company, which specializes in recycling hard-to-process beauty packaging like mascara tubes and shampoo bottle caps, collected our empty products at the end of our awards testing cycle — plus all the tubes, tubs, and jars our staff have gone through since then.   But making our rigorous testing process more environmentally conscious was just the beginning. We also wanted to highlight the brands leading the charge with a new category: The Sustainability Shop. In it, you'll find brands who are innovating with better and more conscious manufacturing methods, cleaner ingredients, and earth-friendly packaging — without compromising on efficacy or style. And moving forward, we are committed to highlighting more sustainable brands throughout our beauty coverage.   We tapped Sophia Berrios, marketing and e-commerce manager for TerraCycle and Zero Waste, to weigh in on her favorite products from our brand-new eco-friendly category. Click ahead to learn why these products are taking home the gold and the green this year.   At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. Check out the rest of the 2019 Beauty Innovator Award winners.  

In 2018 the City of Victoria installed 50 cigarette butt canisters around the city in an effort to keep the streets and storm drains cleaner, and locals have been following suit. So far, more than 100,000 cigarette butts, weighing in at over 100 kg, have been collected.   The cylindrical canisters hang off of poles and posts in high-traffic areas, with a clearly-marked cigarette emblem on the side. Some of the canisters, said Rory Tooke, manager of sustainability, need to be changed daily, while others only need to be changed weekly.   “Public feedback has been very positive, and we receive many requests to install more canisters,” Tooke said in an emailed statement. “We expect collection to increase as more smokers become aware, and as the City continues to expand the number of canisters.”   The collected butts are then shipped over to the Greater Toronto area for processing. TerraCycle specializes in processing difficult-to-recycle materials, and turns the cigarette butts into plastic pellets used to create a wide range of new products.   nicole.crescenzi@vicnews.com

On November 8, 2019, Lift & Co. hosted their sixth annual awards to honour Canada’s top licensed producers, their products and their people.   “The Cannabis Council of Canada is proud to represent Canada’s licensed producers with a mission to promote high industry and product standards. Our members are among the most innovative companies in Canada, using state-of-the-art technology and research to develop the best products for Canadian consumers. We are proud to see many of our members receiving recognition at Lift & Co.’s sixth annual awards gala in Toronto.” said Megan McCrae, Chair of the Board.   The following Cannabis Council of Canada Members were recognized in the following categories:

• Top High-CBD Bottled Oil, CBD 25:1 Oil by Aphria
• Top Balanced Oil, Midnight Oil by Medreleaf
• Top High-THC Bottled Oil, Rossignol by Organigram
• Top Sativa-Dominant Pre-Roll by Good Supply (Aphria)
• Top Cannabis Spray, Sativa Oral Mist by Aurora Cannabis
• Top Cannabis Capsules, Argyle Softgels by Tweed (Canopy Growth Corp.)
• Top Hybrid Flower, Ruxton (Sour OG) by Broken Coast Cannabis (Aphria)
• Top Master Grower, Kevin Anderson, head grower at Broken Coast Cannabis (Aphria)
• Top Non-Profit/Charity/Community Initiative won by Tweed (Canopy Growth Corp.) x TerraCycle for their cannabis packaging recycling program
• Top Indica Flower, Pink Kush by San Rafael ’71 (Aurora)
• Top Sativa Flower, Tangerine Dream by San Rafael ’71 (Aurora)
• Brand of the Year won by 7ACRES (Supreme Cannabis Company)
• Innovation of the Year, Renew CBN Oil by Solei (Aphria)

  The Canadian Cannabis Awards (CCAs) are an annual event that recognizes excellence and innovation in Canada’s cannabis industry. The recipients of product awards are determined by Lift & Co. product reviews and public nominations or an industry judging panel.   The full list of recipients from the sixth Canadian Cannabis Awards can be found here.  

Bausch + Lomb has partnered with TerraCycle to donate custom training modules made from recycled contact lenses to the Guide Dog Foundation.   TerraCycle, which specializes in repurposing hard-to-recycle post-consumer waste, will create benches, tables, waste stations and an agility ramp made from used contact lens materials collected through Bausch + Lomb’s ONE by ONE Recycling Program, according to a press release.   The headquarters of the Guide Dog Foundation in Smithtown, New York, will receive the training modules, which will be used to train guide dogs for blind or visually impaired individuals.   “At Bausch + Lomb our mission is to help people see better to live better by delivering critical resources and advancements that help improve vision health,” Joe Gordon, U.S. president, Bausch + Lomb, said in the release. “We are proud to further build upon the ONE by ONE Recycling Program with TerraCycle in providing this donation to the Guide Dog Foundation — an initiative that not only supports the health of our environment, but also provides the precious gift of sight through the training they provide guide dogs for those who are blind or visually impaired.”   The ONE by ONE program encourages contact lens wearers to bring their used lenses and packaging to participating eye care professionals’ offices for recycling. More information can be found at www.bauschrecycles.com.  

Watermelon Music and The D’Addario Company would like to give out free strings for guitars, bass guitars, mandolins or ukuleles. Local musicians may simply bring in a stringed instrument from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, with at least two non-perishable food items, and the staff will install a brand new set of D’Addario strings and tune and polish the instrument (The limit is limit two instruments per household). All food received will be donated to Davis Community Meals, helping people in need during the holiday season. Any extra donations will be both accepted and appreciated.       For more information or to volunteer to help restring instruments, call Watermelon Music at 530-758-4010 or email themelonball@watermelonmusic.com.