Creative low-impact ideas for Framing your Artwork

September 18, 2012

Framing your favorite artwork, photos, or keepsakes in the most eco-friendly fashion isn’t always easy as we can get lured into buying a cheap frame made of imitation wood or plastic that are so readily available nowadays, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Here are some bright ideas: Going on a frame hunt… Start […]

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What every newcomer needs to know about the Charlottesville Green Scene

August 24, 2012

(photo Teri Kent, founder, serving up Better World Bread from Albemarle Baking Company) 1.  We are not as green as we think we are Don’t get me wrong.  I love Cville and we are doing a lot of amazing and innovative sustainability-minded things AND we have a lot of work to do.  Especially at the […]

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What’s the Greenest Grilling Option?

August 13, 2012

It wouldn’t be summer without gathering friends over for a barbecue, right? Unfortunately, grilling just like campfires and chimney fires in winter contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and polluted air.  So this eco-question comes down to which option is the lesser of two (or more) evils. This spring I looked into which choice would be […]

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How to Recycle Old Clothing and Textiles (too worn to donate)

July 16, 2012

H & M Short Pump Mall 855-466-7467 | Mon-Sat 10:00AM-09:00PM, Sun 11:00AM-06:00PM 11800 West Broad Street,  Richmond VA 23233 Chesterfield Towne Center 855-466-7467 | Mon-Sat 10:00AM-09:00PM, Sun 12:00AM-06:00PM 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond VA 23235 Stony Point Fashion Park 855-466-7467 | Mon-Sat 10:00AM-09:00PM, Sun 12:00AM-06:00PM 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Space 164,  Richmond VA 23235 Valley mall 855-466-7467 […]

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How to Recycle Christmas Trees

July 16, 2012

McIntire Recycling Center 600 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA | 434-906-0763 March to November: Mon 8:30am-6:30pm Tues CLOSED Wed-Sun 8:30-6:30pm November to March: Mon 8:30-5:30pm Tues CLOSED Wed-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm (closed on New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.)  For more information, visit their website here. For more information, visit their website here.

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How to Recycle CFL Bulbs

July 16, 2012

Lowe’s (434) 975-7140 | Mon-Sat 6am–9pm, Sun 8am–7pm 400 Woodbrook Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22901 Accepts rechargeable batteries, cell phones, and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Batteries Plus Bulbs 434-964-1999 | Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-7pm 1401 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Accepts Compact Fluorescent light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, circular Fluorescent, U Bend Fluorescent, Plastic Coated […]

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How to Recycle Cell Phones

July 16, 2012

Crutchfield 434-817-1100 | Mon-Fri 10 AM – 8 PM, Sat 10 AM  – 9 PM, Sun 12 – 5 PM 825 Gardens Boulevard, Charlottesville Crutchfield will give you store credit through donations of used items (still working) to 2nd Life. Lowe’s Hardware Store (434) 975-7140 | Mon-Sat 6am–9pm, Sun 8am–7pm 400 Woodbrook Dr., Charlottesville, VA […]

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How to Recycle Cars

July 16, 2012

Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program (877) 215-0227 | More information here Share information about your vehicle with them, and then they will tell you how to follow up. (It varies by state.) Once they have the required information from you, they will call to schedule a pickup. After picking it up, they’ll maximize the value […]

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How to Recycle Cardboard – corrugated

July 16, 2012

McIntire Recycling Center 600 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA | 434-906-0763 March to November: Mon 8:30am-6:30pm Tues CLOSED Wed-Sun 8:30-6:30pm November to March: Mon 8:30-5:30pm Tues CLOSED Wed-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm (closed on New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.)  For more information, visit their website here. City of Charlottesville Curbside Service Recycling service is […]

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How to Recycle Car Seats

July 16, 2012

The Lollipop Shop varies, Charlottesville, VA Bi-annual children’s consignment sale. BabyEarth.com Website|(800) 269-2804 This is a mail-in program for car seats, strollers, highchairs and other baby products. Products will be properly disassembled and all usable parts are sent to accredited recycling centers. For example, fabrics will be shipped to developing countries, and metal, plastic and foam […]

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