Add an elegant touch to any room with a lovely recycled glass vase. Fill it with flowers, candles, or any arrangement. Makes a great gift! These beautiful vases are made from 99% Post-Consumer Recycled Glass.
Weisenbach Recycled Products is proud to be one of the first registered exhibitors at EcoSummit 2012. This world class event will bring participants from over 55 countries here to Columbus, Ohio. The following information is from the EcoSummit 2012 website: ecosummit2012.org
EcoSummit 2012 will bring together the world's most respected minds in
ecological science to discuss restoring the planet's ecosystems. Come
hear Nobel Prize laureate Elinor Ostrom, Pulitzer Prize winners E.O. Wilson and Jared Diamond, Kyoto Prize winner Simon Levin, Stockholm Water Prize laureates Sven Jørgensen and William Mitsch, and many others in the first conference ever linking the Ecological Society of America (ESA), The International Association for Ecology (INTECOL) and the Society for Ecological Restoration International (SER).
70 symposia and 11 workshops with almost 600 participants from over 55 countries
have been accepted for the EcoSummit 2012 Program. The symposia and
workshops cover a wide variety of ecological topics, including
ecological restoration, ecosystem services, climate change issues, and
lake, wetland, and river management and will be presented over the
entire week of the conference in parallel sessions.
Ecosystems such as streams, rivers, inland and coastal wetlands, grasslands, and forests provide numerous services that fundamentally support human health and well-being. This international conference will explore innovative science-based strategies that are socially and culturally acceptable to create, manage, and restore these ecosystems, ensuring that society has access to all these ecosystem services. Our aim is to provide a high-profile platform for dialogue among researchers, planners and decision-makers to develop a better understanding of the complex nature of ecological systems and the means to protect and enhance their services.
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Weisenbach Recycled Products recently launched a full line of recycled plastic items that are specifically designed for use at events. This line of plates, cups, saucers and trays is aptly called Eventware®.
Once registered at www.movember.com, men start Movember 1st clean shaven. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.
A Weisenbach Exclusive! The sleek black design of this bar caddy can
readily display your logo or message.
Folks are always asking us about different plastic items, what type of plastic they are made from and if those items can be recycled with our Caps Can Do® program. We are happy to share some other common plastic items that are made from our favorite plastic, #5 Polypropylene (PP).
bit obsolete. But we'll sing the praises of the PP #5 plastic
in the lids. It can go in with the caps you send to Caps Can Do®. We'll recycle it
into cool and useful stuff. Rock on!
ucts like toothpaste or shampoo, are all typically made from PP #5. So you can clean and save all of these lids to recycle them with the other bottle caps that you send to Caps Can Do®
recycling. We are a small, family-owned business. We sort all of our recyclables by hand and we do not have a wash-line at our facility. Thank you for your consideration as we work together to keep this material out of our waterways and oceans, out of the landfill and away from wildlife!
From the Columbus Dispatch, Sunday September 25, 2011
Gritty Parsons Avenue is home to small businesses, restaurants and bars, many of whose owners
are working to clean up the South Side neighborhood.
One constant they face is cigarette butts scattered along sidewalks and curbs.
Jeff Knoll, director of the Parsons Avenue Merchants Association, said that one day he stood in front of the United Methodist Church for All People at Parsons and Whittier Street and counted 40 cigarette butts.
“It’s just unsightly,” said Knoll, who runs Graphic Touch at 827 S. Parsons Ave., just north of
Columbus Street.
“If I walk up to my shop after a rainstorm, the cigarette butts thrown in the street have all
washed up on my sidewalk. I can pick up 10 to 20 cigarette buts.”
He might not have to if smokers use the 10 cigarette-litter containers being placed along
Parsons from Columbus Street south to Siebert Street.
The yearlong pilot program, which begins on Monday, is aimed at discouraging smokers from
flicking their butts into the street or onto sidewalks.
The community-improvement organization Keep America Beautiful has tested similar programs in other communities, said Sherri Palmer, who manages Keep Columbus Beautiful, a city agency. The result is a 55 percent reduction in cigarette litter.
“They want you to change your behavior,” Palmer said.
InnovaGreen Systems of Dublin will install the containers, each made with 10,000 to 20,000
recycled cigarette butts.
The Parsons Avenue Merchants Association and Keep Columbus Beautiful applied for and received a $3,000 cigarette-litter prevention grant from Keep America Beautiful to pay for the containers.
Knoll said posters will be placed along the street to increase awareness.
“I don’t think people that smoke realize it’s litter,” said Marc Borst, who runs the Mad Hatter
screen-printing shop on Parsons.
He said that if people see cigarette butts, they might dump their pop cans and other trash in
the area.
If the program is successful, Keep Columbus Beautiful could start similar efforts in other
neighborhoods, Palmer said.
Blake Burich of InnovaGreen Systems said he’s already heard from neighborhoods interested in the
3-foot-tall containers.
Also on Monday, 100 volunteers from Altria, parent company of cigarette-maker Philip Morris USA,
will clean up Parsons between Livingston Avenue and Hosack Street.
The beautification campaign is the second for Parsons since 2010, when community leaders and volunteers in the Plant Pride on Parsons effort cleaned up 2 miles along the street and placed 32 painted planters on Parsons’ sidewalks.
Last week, area resident Kim Williams was smoking in drizzling rain along Parsons.
Williams usually throws cigarette butts into the street, she said, but would use the new
receptacles.
Palmer said 24 galvanized buckets filled with sand or other material will be placed in business
entryways along other sections of Parsons, so smokers can discard butts before entering stores.
Schreiner Ace Hardware already has two outside its door at 1665 Parsons Ave.
“If we didn’t have a pail,” assistant manager Nick Guerry said, “there’d be a pile in the
corner.”
Recycling Bins & Great Gear for Your Tailgate Party
Cheer on your team while going green! Our heavy duty, durable Football Shaped Recycling Container is specially designed for bottle & can recycling. At 43" tall and 24" wide, this container is easy to spot and easy to access. Fans will notice, and won't pass the chance to recycle their empty bottles & cans.
And our Eventware™ One-Handed Snack Plates make it easy to green your tailgate by generating less waste. These plates are washable, reusable, convenient and they make it easy to eat & drink while standing up. With Eventware™, fans can hold onto their drink and snacks with one hand, leaving their other hand free to greet, cheer, or high-five.
These plates work great with cups, bottles or cans, so no matter which beverage you choose, Eventware™ can accommodate it. Our favorite, choose a local brew to maximize your environmental awareness while minimizing your environmental impact.
After the game, Eventware™ plates can easily be stacked and brought home in a cooler or other sealed container. They are made with durable food-grade recycled plastic and top-rack dishwasher safe.
IRONTON -- It is sometimes amazing what someone can do with a little help from your friends. Just ask Dan Palmer.
Palmer, director of the Lawrence-Scioto Solid Waste District, had a lot of help from friends and volunteers from the Lawrence County Cleanup in early May. The district competed with other projects from Ohio and was named the top project in the state, Palmer said.
The district received the award as part of a Keep Ohio Beautiful conference earlier this month.
The county has been holding a countywide cleanup for the past three years with groups including Tidy-up Lawrence County, a group of volunteers who hold several cleanup projects throughout the year.
"We couldn't have done this without all the volunteers," Palmer said Thursday during a Lawrence County Board of Commissioners meeting in Ironton.
Several township trustees also held cleanup days and provided containers for residents to bring trash, Palmer said.
Link to Original Article: herald-dispatch.com
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you!
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Thursday, August 11, 2011

gs, and more! Customization and other designs available at RecycledProducts.com or by calling 800-778-5420.
The Recycle-Bottle Bird Feeder
helps put used plastic soda bottles to a good new use. Simply fill a clean,
empty bottle with seed and twist on the recycled plastic feeder
attachment. Poke a couple of holes to attach the hanger and this feeder
is good to go. Your custom imprint goes on a package insert, which also doubles
as a bookmark, printed on 100% recycled paperboard using soy inks.
Personally, I like this feeder
because it helps to conserve birdseed, too. At our home, we purchased a large,
expensive wooden feeder at the store. It seems like each time we fill it, we
look outside and see a large bird (or sometimes a squirrel) tossing the seed
about, looking for the particular ones
that it wants and sending everything else to the
ground. The feeder is emptied by the end of the day. By contrast, this feeder
has a smaller seed reservoir, which helps keep the seed in the feeder for all
of the birds to enjoy!
Another great way to both recycle
and to conserve your birdseed supply is by storing seed in empty plastic milk
jugs. These jugs make filling feeders a lot easier, and since they have
secure-fitting lids, they also keep unwanted pests like bugs & mice out of
your seed. The FitFill® Birdseed Funnel
is unique in its ability to attach directly onto the empty jug. This allows you
to have both hands free while you are pouring, making seed transfer easier and
cleaner.
The FitFill® Birdseed funnel is
also available at Wild Birds Unlimited stores and other specialty
retailers.
Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Councilmember Eileen Paley, representatives from Greif, Inc. and Franklin Soil & Water announced the launch of the Columbus GreenSpot Backyard Conservation Program today at the Marion Franklin Community Recreation Center. The rain barrels offered through Mayor Coleman’s GreenSpot Backyard Conservation Program, will be available for $45, less than one third of the $139 retail price. Residents will be required to first register their home as a GreenSpot and then either attend one of 14 workshops throughout July, August and September or pass an online quiz at ColumbusRainBarrels.org .
“Through this public-private partnership it will be even easier for our residents to get green, saving money and the environment,” Mayor Coleman said. “A rain barrel is an easy way to get water for yards and gardens, and the best part is, the water is free.”
Columbus residents participating in the program will become familiar with the effects of urban runoff & learn about the tools to manage storm water issues. By using a rain barrel, households will recharge the ground water supply, decrease the impact of runoff to streams, and save money by reducing the use of treated tap water to water their gardens.
“A rain barrel connected to a downspout is a great way to help the environment and improve household finances,” said Councilmember Paley. “They will keep excess storm water out of the sanitary sewer system & provide a free source of water for plants & gardens. Rain barrels reduce a family’s demand for treated tap water, thus lowering your water bill.”
EarthMinded, a subsidiary of Greif, Inc., headquartered in Central Ohio, has partnered with the City of Columbus & is providing Rain Stations to the city at the discounted rate as part of its commitment to worldwide water conservation & education. The EarthMinded Rain Station rain barrel for sale through the program connects to downspouts and automatically collects runoff water from a house’s roof. It includes everything needed for installation, has a 65-gallon capacity & is easily winterized. Technical assistance is also available to participants.
“We're proud to be part of the Columbus GreenSpot Backyard Conservation program," said Scott Griffin, vice president of Sustainability for Greif. “Initiatives such as this play a critical role in educating & inspiring people to take action and we are very happy to be a part of this change. The management of water is a serious issue, and in Central Ohio we've all experienced both sides of it, from drought to deluge. EarthMinded rain barrels help ease the stress on our water system when it rains by capturing and storing the water pouring through the downspouts.”
The city has contracted with Franklin Soil & Water to administer the program and partner with local non-profit watershed groups to conduct the educational workshops.
“The City of Columbus is rich in water resources from small creeks in wooded ravines, accessible rivers and reservoirs,” said Jennifer Fish, Executive Director of Franklin Soil and Water. “Conserving and protecting these resources is important to our community for drinking water, recreation and wildlife; this is important to our identity and our economy.”
The workshop options include:
7/14, 6:30PM, Eastpointe Christian Church, 745 N. Waggoner Rd
7/16, 10:30AM, Hilltop Library, 511 S. Hague Ave.
7/21, 6:30PM, Blendon Woods Metro Park, Sycamore Shelter, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
7/28, 6:30PM, Whetstone Library, 3909 N. High St
7/28, 6:30PM, Southeast Library, 3980 S. Hamilton Rd.
7/30, 10:30AM, Big Walnut Shelter House, 5000 E. Livingston
8/4, 6:30PM, Karl Road Library, 5590 Karl Rd.
8/6, 10:30AM, Northern Lights Library, 4093 Cleveland Ave.
8/11, 6:30PM, South High Library, 3540 S. High St.
8/13, 10:30AM, Northside Library, 1423 N. High St.
8/18, 6:30PM, Shepard Library, 790 N Nelson Rd.
8/20, 10:30AM, Driving Park Library, 1566 E. Livingston Ave.
8/25, 6:30PM, Whetstone Library, 3909 N. High St.
9/1, 6:30PM, Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Rd.
Residents need to send in payment of $45, with a limit of one per household, and register for a workshop in order to receive the RainStation, or orders can be made online. For more information about the program, call 614-486-9613 or visit ColumbusRainBarrels.org.
Contact: Dan Williamson, Mayor’s Office, 614-645-5300 & John Ivanic, City Council, 614-645-6798
If you are looking for a more environmentally friendly way to promote your message, our buttons fit the bill. Made from recycled steel, printed on recycled paper and available in a wide variety of sizes, we can make custom buttons for any event from political campaigns to restaurant specials to awareness messages.
Caps Can Do® is our
newest program for recycling plastic bottle caps and other post-consumer
plastics made from #5 (polypropylene). The program is taking off
beyond our expectations and is growing more popular each day! We have
received our official Registered Trademark from the US Patent &
Trademark Office and we've been collecting plastic caps from around the
state...sometimes people even send caps from across the country.
In
the photo on the left, our company President Dan Weisenbach is
giving the staff a crash-course on proper polypropylene sorting. As you
can see, the caps are color-sorted by hand. Always being ones to
practice what we preach, we are even re-using boxes and bins for our own
sorting process. The bins pictured here are re-used containers from old
Wyler's beverage displays.
As we are collecting more and more plastic, our manufacturing capabilities are growing, too. Now we are making the black FitFill® oil recycling funnels
from recycled plastic caps. We are currently running tests with
different blends and different molds to see what other products that we
can make. Of the utmost importance - making sure the QUALITY of the
recycled product is top-notch!
Sometimes we get materials that we
can not use in our own recycling process, but we work hard to make sure
those materials are recycled, too. Like the pumps from hand soap
bottles or the caps from baby-formula bottles: these almost always have
metal in them, so they need to be sorted out into their own categories
and sent elsewhere for recycling.
Looking for Partners
We are on the lookout
for other like-minded business partners to help make sure that we can
keep this important program going. If your organization or business is
looking to expand their "green" reputation, we would love to talk to you
about working together to reduce the amount of plastic in our waste
stream and making great new products with waste as the raw material.
If
you are interested in learning more about the Caps Can Do® program, or
to find out how you can participate, please visit our website CapsCanDo.org. You can also see more photos and like us at our Facebook page.
Each June the National Safety Council encourages organizations to get involved and participate in National Safety Month. Each week carries a theme that brings attention to critical safety issues.
your noise-maker is there when you need it.
The new Green Cleaning feature at our RecycledProducts.com makes it easier to keep the clean house you love, while you save money by reusing containers and use fewer chemicals by mixing your own cleaning solutions.
The site features 'recipes' for cleaners that you can make with items that you probably already have in your pantry, like vinegar or baking soda, as well as some handy recycled tools to help you mix it all up. Take this spray bottle, for example, which is recycled (made from post-consumer milk jugs) and is infinitely reusable.
And check out the 100% post-consumer recycled FitPop® Funnel.
It fits perfectly inside of spray bottles and it stays put hands-free!
So you can mix and pour without spilling. Plus, if you prefer to use
commercial cleaners, you can save money by buying in bulk and reusing
your spray bottles. You'll find tons of uses for this funnel.
Also check our re-used shop towels. They've
completely sanitized; come with bound edges to prevent unraveling and are washable and reusable. (You know, we created this product when a customer asked for it - so if you don't see what you are looking for please ask.)