Another problem facing recycling is the belief that individual contributions to recycling do not make a significant impact. We disagree. When aggregated, individual efforts can lead to substantial environmental benefits. For instance, recycling a...
Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County
Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 3; Contamination Concerns
In this article of our series, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County, with support from its Board of Directors and Citizens Advisory Committee, studies the consequences of contamination in recycling. Understanding contamination...
Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 2; The Recycling Sorting Process
In this article of our series, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County, with support from its Board of Directors and Citizens Advisory Committee, examines the recycling sorting process. Exploring the broader process of recycling...
Community Leaders to Convene for Meeting on Reducing Plastic Waste in Educational Spaces
In a continued effort to foster environmental sustainability and promote plastic reduction practices within the community, local leaders, educators, and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste. The meeting...
Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 1; Introduction
For many, recycling in the Region has proven to be a cryptic process plagued by tales of recyclables in landfills and misconceptions about the final resting place for pizza boxes. A “why try?” attitude has left many to practically abandon the...
Recycling District Launches New Look, Website
The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County introduces a new logo and website to better serve the residents of Porter County. The logo was changed to a more modern look with various options, making it versatile for the informational...
Containers Encourage Recycling at Grad Parties, Races
Churches, schools, towns and anyone planning events in Porter County this year can encourage their guests to recycle aluminum cans and plastic and glass bottles by using recycling event containers, provided free of charge by the Recycling and Waste...
Drop-Off Recycling Boxes Moving from Strack & VanTil U.S. 30 Location
After more than a decade, the drop-off recycling containers located at 2168 W. U.S. 30 in the parking lot of Strack & VanTil, will be removed Oct. 1. As with many of its other locations, the grocery store will undergo renovations and a...
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Scheduled in Chesterton on July 11, 2015
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will help Porter County residents safely dispose of their old pesticides, gasoline, CFLs and other products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients at the household...
2015 Earth Day Exhibitor Spots Still Available
Exhibitor spots at the largest environmental event in Northwest Indiana are still available. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County continues to accept online registrations for exhibitors to participate in the 2015 Northwest...