When it comes to recycling, Santa Feans score way below state and national averages. With a recycling rate of 8%, we’re below the national rate of 32% and even below the state rate of 13%. A city with its own recycling facility and that envisions a Zero Waste community can do better!Save A Ton kicks off on November 15, 2010, aka America Recycles Day, the national day of recycling education. Starting tthen, you can get The Green Line in the Santa Fe New Mexican on the third Thursday of each month for a full page of recycling information and resources as well as environmental issues. After the 15th, keep checking The Green Line in the Santa Fe New Mexican for updates on the Save a Ton Campaign, or like them on Facebook.
You can support recycling and have fun with the following activities:
□ Shop at the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival: a hip, eco-conscious art market and juried art event at El Museo Cultural on November 12, 13 and 14.
□ Watch the Trash Fashion & Costume Contest on Friday, November 12th, 2010 at 7:00 pm. This show is a highlight of the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival at El Museo Cultural.
□ Register to be part of the Traveling Ton Tour by calling 505-955-2200. A ton of recycled material will come to your school or businesses to raise awareness and gather pledges to recycle.
□ Pledge to recycle at the America Recycles Day website.
And a message from City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Director Regina Wheeler:
“I invite everyone to get creative and double their recycling this year! Businesses and homes should put out plastic bottles, cardboard, tin and aluminum cans and paper for weekly pick up. Glass can be put out too, as long as it is in a separate bin. Call 955-2200 or email me to setup business recycling or come to 1142 Siler Road to get your residential recycling bin. Electronics, phone books, green waste, books, and fluorescent bulbs can be recycled at the Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station (BuRRT). ”
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