In turbulent times, whether social, medical, cultural, political or environmental, one of the most important things you can do is make sure you are registered to vote, and then actually vote. It’s like knowing what materials are recyclable and then recycling them. To participate, action is required. Important, too, is participating in the 2020 census. […]
If you reuse items around the house, you’ll have less trash and less recyclable material. And less is more. More landfill space for real garbage; more clean water from less stuff in gutters, streams, rivers and oceans; more clean air from less carbon emitted from landfill decomposition and other carbon sources; and more economic development […]
Going back to school this year will be an experience unlike any other. Let’s consider it an adventure. An adventure in how to stay safe with masks and distancing, if attending school in person. And an adventure if going to school online in a safe and special part of the house or apartment; a quiet […]
Little Rock is growing. And so is garbage and recycling. Because of new and shifting populations due to residential developments and annexations, meaning more people and more garbage and more recycling, Little Rock garbage and recycling pick-up days have changed. But only for some. In fact, the residents that will experience the change should have […]
This information is for Little Residents only: Recycling and garbage routes and pickup days will soon change for some residents. But only some. A little less than 12,000 folks living in different parts of Little Rock should have received a postcard from the City, and will soon see a notice on your door. This information […]
Our economy will eventually grow out of the steep downturn in employment, paychecks, and spending at retailers, restaurants, and entertainment. But only if we grow out of the virus. But how? Well, it’s up to each of us to help all of us. When you wear a facemask, you’re not only doing it for you, […]
Our economy will eventually grow out of the steep downturn in employment, paychecks, and spending at retailers, restaurants, and entertainment. But only if we grow out of the virus. But how? Well, it’s up to each of us to help all of us. When you wear a facemask, you’re not only doing it for you, […]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 15, 2020) – The Regional Recycling & Waste Reduction District in Pulaski County has produced a TV commercial encouraging citizens to wear facemasks. The thirty-second spot also informs residential customers that used facemasks should be put in the trash, not in the curbside recycling cart. “It has become clear that in […]
Businesses and offices in Pulaski County are re-opening, slowly and hopefully safely. The only way to sustain these openings is to follow the simple, smart guidelines for personal-health safety: Always wear a face covering when coming in contact with others (you’re doing it to protect them, and they should do it to protect you); physically […]
Hopefully you’ve seen some of the informational TV commercials from the Regional Recycling District. These messages have not only been important for the health crisis we’ve all experienced, but can be followed year-in and year-out. That’s how important recycling is to the manufacturing supply chain. And manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution employ thousands of Arkansans. The […]