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Celebrate Earth Day in Maple Ridge has shaped up to be a spectacular event! This year’s theme is ENERGY! and we are looking at renewable energy and what inspires & recharges us in our daily lives. Here are just a few of the energizing things to look forward to…
-get recharged at one (or more!) Human Recharging Stations – from Books and Blankies to Art & Zumba, there’s something for everyone!
-drop off your gently used books, toys, & clothing and come find something NEW to you at the Family Freecycle, located in the Greg Moore Youth Centre
-interested in electric vehicles? Check out Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association’s EV display and have an expert anwer all your questions. PLUS!! Llearn how your electric car can power your home during a power failure!
-buy some fresh veggies and meet old friends at the first Haney Farmers Market of the year
In 2016, we are switching from our pdf newsletters to online versions through MailChimp. This allows us to embed links to take you directly to more information. Let us know how it works for you!
In 2016, we are switching from our pdf newsletters to online versions through MailChimp. This allows us to embed links to take you directly to more information. Let us know how it works for you!
In 2016, we are switching from our pdf newsletters to online versions through MailChimp. This allows us to embed links to take you directly to more information. Let us know how it works for you!
In this month’s newsletter, we highlight TONIGHT’S (Oct.22) free screening of the award-winning film, “Just Eat It,” our Waste Reduction Week presentation to Mayor & Council, & more!
PLUS! Check out the “Year 1” Zero Waste initiatives currently being piloted by local elementary schools and Board Member Kathi Halpin traces the evolution of recycling in her home.
A huge Thank You! to all who helped make our Waste Reduction Week (WRW) presentation to Maple Ridge Mayor & Council on October 13 a success!
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Vice-President Leigh Hodgins first updated council on our amazingly busy summer (thanks to the popularity of the new recycling boxes!) and the highest membership we’ve had in our 43-year history.She briefly reflected on past WRW presentations and plugged an upcoming screening of“Just Eat It”being shown in partnership with Cinema Politica on Thursday, October 22, 7:00 pm at the Maple Ridge Council Chambers.
Leanne Koehn (Community Engagement) then explained how this year’s WRW activity was inspired by initiatives taken by two elementary schools (Alouette & Fairview). After introducing some of the initiatives and the School District’s first annual Energy Challenge, RMRS Environmental Educator Dan Mikolay continued to describe the “Zero Waste School – Year 1” initiatives including other ideas that were inspired by schools in the District.
Some enthusiastic students from Alouette Elementary helped us give out Zero Waste Kits and air purifying houseplants to Mayor & Council to inspire their Zero Waste efforts.
Thanks to all the kids, parents, teachers, & RMRS Board Members who came out to support the presentation and thanks to Amber Light Photography for the great photos!
NOTE: Due to the August 28 Windstorm, the dates of the 2015 Fall Chipping Program have been MOVED UP to assist residents’ clean up efforts
The NEW set-out deadlines are:
Tuesday, September 15 for Maple Ridge residents who live WEST of 224th Street Monday, October 5 for Maple Ridge residents who live EAST of 224th Street
In this month’s newsletter, we highlight the New Red Box for Plastics and changes to the Fall Chipping Program Dates.
PLUS! Board Member Candace Gordon shares a yummy recipe for reconnecting with your leftover veggies and lowering your food waste and Wildsafe BC Coordinator Dan Mikolay talks about how bears are preparing for the Winter.