Going Green this Spring! March 31, 2008

Our focus this Spring will be going Green!  Earth Day is soon approaching and there are many reasons to think green, from being frugal to sustaining our earth’s resources.  Having stumbled upon this article from the St. Pete Times (2005), we were astounded at the statistics!  Keeping recyclables out of landfills will protect our environment and save our county from spending money unnecessarily.  Another article from 2008 follows up on some of the issues discussed in the previous article.  While Pasco County may be lacking in its efforts to assist its citizens with recycling, we’ve listed just a few of the small ways each of us can easily do our part to make a change.  Maybe our local government will match our enthusiasm for this great county and step up its efforts!  Recycle newspapers:  Among the many places to recycle newspaper, Hope United Methodist Church (2200 Little Road, across from Mitchell High) has a newspaper recycling bin located in their parking lot.  The box says, “Thank you for making this fundraiser successful,” so your recycling efforts apparently assist the church. Trinity Oaks Elementary (1827 Trinity Oaks Blvd.) is one of the many places that accept household batteries, used cell phones, and used ink jet cartridges for recycling as a fundraiser. Misc items:  Consider a donation to Creation Station.  If there is a large response from this, we will try to have a pick up at Wallabies Kids. Don’t throw ‘em away!  Recycle your unwanted plastic Easter eggs at Wallabies Kids.  We’ll gladly use them in our egg hunt next year. There are so many creative ways to recycle and our children are sometimes the most clever thinkers.  Let us know what other ideas you have by sending us an email or commenting on our blog. Tatters to Treasures Contest So many of you are talented and creative, so here’s a challenge you’ll be sure to amaze us with! Using clothing that is unwearable (has a stain, rip, worn area, etc.), create a new article of clothing or another item.  We will judge the entries and display your creations.  Contest ends Friday, April 18th.  Winners will be announced Earth Day, April 22nd.  Work alone or as a group.  We can’t wait to see the results! Thanks to our friend and mentor, Kate Holmes, creator of How to Consign, for the info on reconstructed clothing.  Who knew it was such a phenomenon?  (See Athens Changes in the blogroll on the right for more on reconstructed clothing) We know we can’t enter, but we will attempt to create something ourselves, LOL!

Here’s to thinking green… and purple!                     www.wallabieskids.com