Chatham Recycles BLOG

Cape Cod Chronicle Column December 8, 2011

2011-12-06T21:20:00.001-05:00

A LITTLE SONG FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PLEASUREOn the first day of Christmas…1. Use Energy Saving Lights for Decorating House and Tree.80-90% less energy!2. Set Out Separate Trash and Recycling Bins for Guests.Make it easy for them.3. Compost Your Tree. Have it chipped up for mulch or compost, or purchase a living tree to plant later.4. Gift CFL Bulbs. For the friend or family member who has everything.5

Cape Cod Chronicle Column November 24, 2011

2011-12-06T17:56:00.001-05:00

RECYCLING AND CLIMATE CHANGE TO RECYCLING…AND BEYOND! Recycling can definitely help us fight global climate change, at the very least minimizing the rate of the change by: *Reducing the extraction of virgin materials from the earth through mining and deforestation which deplete these precious resources and contribute substantially to pollution and greenhouse gases. *Preserving plants and

Cape Cod Chronicle Column November 10, 2011

2011-12-06T17:53:00.003-05:00

"NOTHING IS MORE HONORABLE THAN A GRATEFUL HEART." -SenecaHow about making your Thanksgiving an eco-friendly tradition starting this year? Here are a few tips to help you capture the spirit of the original, "green" Thanksgiving. It's a perfect way to say thanks to our planet!1. ReduceBuy only as much as you need and choose products in recyclable packaging.2. ReuseCarry reusable bags when you

Cape Cod Chronicle Column October 13 & 27: 4th Annual Drop & Swap

2011-12-06T17:30:00.002-05:00

Cape Cod Chronicle Column September 29, 2011

2011-09-30T12:54:00.002-04:00

It's Not Too Soon to Plan a Green Halloween!Halloween is spooky by nature, but it doesn't have to be a scary time for the environment too. A few simple tips...1) Cloth shopping bags, or even pillowcases, make terrific alternatives to paper or plastic bags to collect treats.Americans use more than 380 million plastic bags and 10 million paper bags every year. Plastic ends up as litter, kills

Cape Cod Chronicle Column September 15, 2011

2011-09-30T12:53:00.001-04:00

Introducing "Cape Crusader" and Recycling Partner - Milley Trucking!And we thought WE had been recycling for a long time. When Tim Milley'sgreat uncle started in the hauling business, the company immediatelybegan recycling - in 1928! Ashes for the garden, kitchen scraps for thelivestock, and eventually scrap metals in 1945 when Tim's father took over.Recycling continued when Tim purchased the

Cape Cod Chronicle Column September 1, 2011

2011-09-30T12:52:00.001-04:00

WILL YOU BE ARRIVING 'GREEN' AT SCHOOL THIS YEAR?A new school year means new stuff! Supplies, calculators, clothes, backpacks, etc. Consider these tips as you prepare:School Supplies• Many supplies are reusable. Reuse notebooks with paper left ; folders that are not too battered; and backpacks, binders and calculators.• Several organizations accept donated supplies for schools around the world.

Cape Cod Chronicle Column August 18, 2011

2011-09-30T12:50:00.003-04:00

We've Got Some Good News…and Some Good News!First, the good news:You no longer have to stand at the Chatham Recycling Center looking back and forth from the bottle in your hand to one bin, then another, wondering all the while: "Is this a #1, #2, or a #3 through #7?? Oh great, I left my glasses in the car!"Second, the reason for the first good news:Plastics #1 through #7 no longer have to be

Cape Cod Chronicle Column August 4, 2011

2011-09-30T12:50:00.001-04:00

A FAMILIAR VOICE DISCUSSES "OUR CHOICE"RECYCLING SAVES ENERGY In some industries, recycling of widely used materials can sharply reduce the energy requirements for reprocessing. For example, increased use of paper recycling could also save enormous amounts of energy and help avoid increased deforestation in the world. Recycling offers even larger gains in the aluminum industry. The

Cape Cod Chronicle Column July 21, 2011

2011-09-30T12:47:00.002-04:00

Household Hazardous Waste CollectionAugust 13, September 10, October 8, 9am - NoonHarwich Transfer Station, 209 Queen Anne Rd.Questions? 508-375-6699

Cape Cod Chronicle Column June 23, 2011

2011-09-30T12:46:00.004-04:00

RECYCLING POTPOURRI"Can I recycle this?…Where does that go?…Can anyone reuse these?…"When it comes to recycling, there's no such thing as a silly question. Send yours to: info@chathamrecycles.com. Here are a few we hear often:Q: Where do plastics #1 not in bottle or jar form go, like takeout food trays?A: Plastics #3 thru 7 bin (don't ask). But no styrofoam please!Q: Brown paper bags?A:

Cape Cod Chronicle Column July 7, 2011

2011-09-30T12:46:00.002-04:00

IS RECYCLING REALLY WORTH IT?????So glad you asked! For your consideration…* Recycling conserves natural resources such as water, minerals and wood which are necessary to make brand new products.* Recycling saves energy because less is used to manufacture new products.* Recycling produces fewer greenhouse gases thereby addressing global warming, because industries burn fewer fossil fuels in

Cape Cod Chronicle Column June 9, 2011

2011-09-30T12:44:00.002-04:00

WE'VE GOT SOME GOOD NEWS AND SOME NOT SO GOOD NEWS -- LET'S TALK PLASTICSPlastics #3 through #7, that is. As you probably know by now, the Chatham Transfer Station is once again accepting plastic containers #3 through #7 for recycling (marked inside the universal triangle recycling logo).Hooray! This is wonderful news for all of us, since many items - yogurt, cream cheese, takeout food,

Cape Cod Chronicle Column May 26, 2011

2011-09-30T12:44:00.001-04:00

SUMMERTIME…AND THE RECYCLING IS EASY!Whether you're on vacation, heading to your own neighborhood beach, planning a backyard bar-b-que or going camping, don't forget to pack your manners...for Mother Nature! A few helpful hints for eco-friendly outdoor festivities:*Set out a labeled bag/bin to collect recyclables at your picnic, party, or campsite, and encourage friends/guests to use it.*Bring

Cape Cod Chronicle Column May 12, 2011

2011-09-30T12:41:00.002-04:00

Cape Cod Chronicle Column April 28, 2011

2011-09-30T12:37:00.002-04:00

Cape Cod Chronicle Column April 14, 2011

2011-09-30T12:35:00.001-04:00

Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day. The theme this 41st year is A Billion Acts of Green: personal, organizational and corporate pledges to better our environment. The goal is to register one billion acts -- anything from using your car a little less to converting your business to solar -- before the Earth Summit in Rio in 2012. It's easy to pledge -- 80 million so far! Please visit:

Cape Cod Chronicle Column March 31, 2011

2011-09-30T12:34:00.000-04:00

THEY'RE BAAAAACK!!News Flash!Plastics 3 through 7 are coming back!Yep, in just a few days, the Chatham Transfer Station will be accepting plastic containers #'s 3 through 7 (items MUST have recycling symbol and number - no styrofoam or unmarked items please). Plastics #1 and #2 continue to be accepted.Watch for signs at the Recycling Center, and thanks so much for your patience!

Cape Cod Chronicle Column March 17, 2011

2011-09-30T12:32:00.001-04:00

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY! HOW GREEN ARE YOU?Check out the following behaviors from "Environmental Leader" and see where you land on the "Green Gauge." Do you:*Buy environmentally friendly products?*Buy products which use less packaging?*Limit energy use at home?*Buy energy-efficient appliances/insulation?*Refuse to buy products from companies with poor environmentalrecords?*Buy recycled

Cape Cod Chronicle Column Feb. 17 & March 3, 2011

2011-09-30T12:26:00.002-04:00

Cape Cod Chronicle Column 2/3/11

2011-01-26T22:31:00.001-05:00

A fond farewell and great big THANK YOU!!!toBOB AND JEANNE EAVESfor their tireless, cheerful and efficient operationof the Chatham Transfer Station Gift Shop all these years.Happy well-earned "retirement," Bob and Jeanne.We'll miss you!Anyone interested in taking over at the Gift Shop? We sure could use your help!More info: Jeff Bremner, 508-945-0156Save the Date! ChathamRecycles' 2nd Annual

Cape Cod Chronicle Column 1/20/11

2011-01-26T22:30:00.000-05:00

11 for '11!Think about what you use every single day for: morning shower, making coffee, work commute, drive to lunch, watching TV, doing laundry, etc. It all adds up. Now think about how much time, money and resources you’d save if you just used a little bit less each day. Some things to consider in 2011:1. Turn the thermostat down a few degrees2. Using cold water can save 90 percent of your

Cape Cod Chronicle Column 1/6/11

2011-01-08T13:27:00.000-05:00

Happy Green Year!

Cape Cod Chronicle Column 12/30/10

2011-01-08T13:24:00.001-05:00

"The ultimate test of man's conscience may behis willingness to sacrifice something today for future generationswhose words of thanks will not be heard." — Gaylord Nelsonformer governor of Wisconsin, co-founder of Earth Day

Cape Cod Chronicle Column 12/9/10

2011-01-08T13:22:00.001-05:00

GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN...WATCH WHAT YOU THROW AWAY!Forgive us our yuletide e-editing, and now let’s sit back and enjoy these tasty holiday morsels...Eco-Friendly Wrapping PaperMost mass-produced wrapping paper ends up in the trash. Instead, get creative! Consider reusable gift bags, newspaper, maps, magazines, comics, children’s art, old greeting cards or even fabric (new scarf, dish towel,

Cape Cod Chronicle Column 11/25/10

2010-11-19T14:53:00.002-05:00

Guess that Number!*6 billion...Tons of extra waste Americans generate between Thanksgiving and New Year's (25% more than usual).*75%... less energy used by Energy Star-qualified holiday lights, compared with conventional strands.*1.5 billion...Christmas cards sent in the U.S. each year. Consider Christmas postcards instead - less postage and MUCH less paper! *16.6 billion...letters and packages

Cape Cod Chronicle Column 11/11/10

2010-11-06T21:47:00.002-04:00

YOU CAME, YOU DROPPED, YOU SWAPPED AND THE ENVIRONMENT WON!ChathamRecycles' 3rd annual Drop & Swap was a big success!! Our e-waste collection took in over 20 computers, 20 monitors, 32 TV’s and many other non-CRT electronics including printers, phones, keyboards, radios and stereo equipment. These are guaranteed to be recycled responsibly by Metech Recycling.Many items came and went all day at

Cape Cod Chronicle Column 10/14/10 & 10/28/10

2010-10-20T16:24:00.002-04:00

Cape Cod Chronicle Column 9/30/10

2010-10-02T00:09:00.000-04:00

NOTICING THE BIG BELLIES IN CHATHAM??At Lighthouse Beach, Kate Gould Park, the Community Center??Now, before you look down with worry and start mentally retracing your steps....We're talking trash cans!Specifically, Chatham's three new “BigBelly” solar-powered trash compactors. These new additions to the town's solid waste program, and their accompanying recycling receptacles, were obtained in

Cape Cod Chronicle Column 9/16/10

2010-10-02T00:07:00.001-04:00

A Very Happy School Year to All!So that we can all be Educated Earthlings, here are a few tips for any remaining purchases for your student...Please try to buy: • Pencils (Post Consumer Waste (PCW) content or wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) * Refillable pens • Notebooks and paper supplies made of recycled paper (PCW and Process Chlorine Free (PCF) •

Cape Cod Chronicle Column Trivia Question, Sept. 3, 2009

2009-09-02T13:39:00.000-04:00

Q:How much less energy is required to make aluminum cans from recycled cans than to make them from raw ore?a) 25% b) 55% c) 95%Answer: c) 95% !!!!

Well, Hello, Dolly -- and Thanks!

2009-08-17T13:14:00.000-04:00

My friend Nancy Maglione, Finance Director for Amherst for 18 years, visited last week. I took her to "the dump" to show her what an outstanding facility Chatham has. She loved it -- the recycling and how accessible it is. It's all good! Chatham has a rocking landfill/transfer station. Your recycle facility is a model! Quite remarkable.Dolly JollyAmherst, Ma.

Cape Cod Chronicle Trivia Answer for August 6, 2009

2009-08-12T17:02:00.000-04:00

Q: True or False...Americans represent only 5% of the world population, yet we produce over 25% of the world’s trash.A. False. We produce over 50% of the world's trash!

This Week's Cape Cod Chronicle Recycling Trivia Question

2009-07-17T12:39:00.000-04:00

Q:In 1865, who roamed the streets of New York collecting garbage?A: 10,000 hogs

Chatham Parade July 4th

2009-07-02T11:29:00.002-04:00

Dont miss the ChathamRecycles float in this years July4th Parade. We will be out collecting all the parade watchers recylcables and educating on the importance of recylcing.So wave hello! or pass us your empty soda cans as we pass by!Happy 4th!JGChathamRecycles

RecycleFest 2009 a Hit!!!

2009-05-18T12:10:00.002-04:00

The 2nd annual RecycleFest at the Chatham Transfer Station was a big success. In addition to all the regular items recycled that day, we collected:375 towels and blankets for Brewster Animal Rescue League18 bicycles for Bikes not Bombsand 5.92 tons of e-waste!! (includes 55 TVs, 57 computers, 74 monitors)We wish to thank the following for their generous support:Chatham Natural MarketEast Harwich

Trivia Answer for April 2 Column

2009-03-27T13:28:00.000-04:00

b. 600 pounds

"Get Cash for Your Gadgets"- Great Site!

2009-02-05T11:30:00.003-05:00

Leftover Electronics? Great New Site!"The easiest, fastest way to sell or recycle your gadgets.Check it out: Gazelle.com

Check Out Our New Blog!

2009-01-31T12:33:00.002-05:00

Visit our newest blog, "TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT," an online swap shop where individuals and businesses discarding - or seeking - materials can list them for others to see.It's easy, it's practical, it's recycling! So come take a look and "Take It Or Leave It!" You can reach "Take It Or Leave It" via ChathamRecycles.org or via this link: http://takeitorleaveitblog.blogspot.com/

2009-01-02T09:23:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year Recyclers!Start out 2009 with a great new way to reduce resources. Try out the new ecofont that uses less ink! to help save on ink cartridges used and disposed of!Check it out at: http://www.ecofont.eu/ecofont_en.htmlas you can see how the Ecofont is created by omitting parts of the letter. At the shown size, this obviously is not very nice, but at a regular font size it is

No Plastics #3 - 7 for Now

2008-12-04T13:02:00.002-05:00

Please note that the Chatham Transfer Station is not currently accepting plastics #3 through #7 for recycling. This is an unfortunate occurrence due to the plastics market which we hope will be resolved very soon. Until then, please make every effort to purchase items in other types of containers - glass, plastics #1 and #2, tin, cardboard. We will keep you posted. You may also phone the Transfer

Thanks to all our Droppers, Swappers and Helpers!

2008-12-04T12:42:00.002-05:00

Because of you, the rain could not dampen our spirits on America Recycles Day, Saturday, November 15, 2008. ChathamRecycles' "Drop & Swap" at the Transfer Station Gift Shop was a big success. Now all those items - many of them Christmas decorations - are being reused instead of going into the waste stream. Well done, Chatham!!

ATTENTION, RECYCLING ENTHUSIASTS!

2008-10-22T15:27:00.000-04:00

Want to help increase recycling rates at Chatham’s Transfer Station? We are looking for cheerful, energetic volunteers to show visitors what and where to recycle. Any day, any time you can spare - all ages welcome! Please call 508-945-5156 or email: info@chathamrecycles.org.

Kitchen Scrap Buckets and Composting Bins Are Here!

2008-10-19T16:33:00.001-04:00

Kitchen Scrap Buckets ($7) and Composting Bins ($32) are now available at the Permit Office on George Ryder Road. Come soon - they won't last!

Band Concert Recycles!

2008-07-03T18:22:00.002-04:00

If you haven't seen the new recycling containers at Kate Gould Park in the center of town, check them out! Plastic, aluminum AND glass. Very cool. Thanks, Chatham, Jeff, Dan, Dave, Steve, Kevin, Nick, and all! We know it will mean more work for you and we're very grateful.

Thank You Chronicle

2008-05-29T13:04:00.002-04:00

On behalf of ChathamRecycles, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Tim Wood and the Chronicle staff for making coverage of recycling and other environmental issues in Chatham and Harwich a top priority. Issues such as these are critically important to our community and the Chronicle does a great job of providing valuable information to spark discussions among residents about what we all

Be There!

2008-05-09T00:53:00.003-04:00

Keep Mercury from Rising

2008-04-15T14:13:00.004-04:00

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is toxic to people and wildlife. Human activities such as coal burning and trash disposal have significantly increased mercury levels in the environment When products containing mercury are broken or thrown in the trash, outdoors, or down the drain, mercury cycles through the environment, polluting air and water, and accumulating in fish. You and your

Aye, There's The Rub(ber)

2008-04-11T09:03:00.003-04:00

When you consider that "Americans throw out 300 million automobile tires a year", you gotta commend anyone who thinks outside of the box -- or at least the gas-guzzling SUV. So with all that rubber just taking up real estate in landfills around the world, what's a socially-conscious industrial designer to do? Apparently, the answer is "make rubber tubs". Don't take this the wrong way -- we LOVE

Where Does It Go?

2008-04-04T11:08:00.002-04:00

After we reduce, reuse, recycle...after we compost...what happens to what's left?Chatham currently pays $52 per ton to haul and dispose of trash at Covanta Energy's SEMASS incinerators in Rochester, MA. $37.50 of this is a contracted 'tipping fee'. Chatham was prudent 23 years ago in capping its landfill and signing a 30-year contract for garbage incineration which expires in 2015, a scant 7

Toys R Us Goes Green

2008-04-02T14:29:00.001-04:00

Toys “R” Us Goes Green With New Branded Toy CollectionToys “R” Us will launch an exclusive line of environmentally friendly toys that will be marketed under the Toys “R” Us brand. The toys are being introduced as more kids and families strive to make lifestyle changes that incorporate more organic and natural products. The first toys in the collection—Natural Wooden Toys,

Press Release:Paper Recycling Success Story in U.S.

2008-04-01T14:41:00.006-04:00

Paper Recycling Hits Record HighIndustry Meets Goal Ahead of Schedule, Sets New Aggressive TargetNew York, NY – In 2007, an all-time high of 56 percent of the paper consumed in America was recovered for recycling, achieving a significant industry goal five years ahead of schedule. Announcing the achievement today, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) also set a new goal of 60 percent

Conserve Water! Rain Barrels at Reduced Cost

2008-03-28T17:37:00.003-04:00

Barnstable County Rain Barrel Programhttp://www.capecodgroundwater.org/rainbarrel.html

Tap vs. Bottled Water

2008-03-27T14:31:00.006-04:00

Our most recent ChathamRecycles column in the Cape Cod Chronicle championed tap water as a better choice than bottled water.While we still feel strongly that tap water is the better option for many reasons, please note 2 addendums:1) Chatham's municipal water does not contain fluoride.2) At the same time our column ran, an Associated Press article revealed that pharmaceuticals had been found in

Welcome ChathamRecycles.org Members!

2008-03-27T13:40:00.011-04:00

You've all been sent emails inviting you to participate as official AUTHORS on our blog, so you simply need to respond to that email and you can start creating POSTS (in addition to posting comments to any public post here). It's quite easy to do, so respond to that email and start interacting!Welcome David!Welcome Paulette!Welcome Bob!Welcome Judith!Welcome Dan!Welcome Judie!Welcome Shannon!(

Mark Your Calendars, Chatham!

2008-03-21T18:04:00.003-04:00

Get ready, Chatham -- Recyclefest 2008 comes to town on May 21, 2008!Click here for details!