By DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press, July 30, 2019 LONDON (AP) — The fight to save the seas from plastic waste may mean the end for mini bottles of shampoo and other toiletries that hotel guests love to stuff into their luggage. The owner of Holiday Inn and InterContinental Hotels said Tuesday that its nearly 843,000 […]
During the last two years, the Regional Recycling District in Pulaski County has worked to inform residential customers about what goes in curbside carts, and what should be left out. In an effort to increase this understanding, and to protect and perpetuate a viable recycling program for residential customers, the decision was made to simplify […]
CRAIG DOUGLASSSPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTEJuly 15, 2019 Most will agree today that recycling is the right thing to do. It’s one thing, at least, that each of us can do to positively impact the environment around us. But do you know how recycling works, or what’s the key to a successful recycling program? The more […]
The first American-produced postcard or postal card appeared in 1873. These cards were made because people, and advertisers, were looking for an easier way to send quick notes and consumer messages. We like that idea. So, residential customers in Pulaski County should have received a “Recycling Made Easy” postcard promoting three easy steps to do […]
The Regional Recycling District in Pulaski County is seeking bidders for its electronic-waste collection, transporting and processing program. Please see the Invitation To Bid HERE.
In response to the recent floods, ADEQ has published a brochure with information on proper disaster debris management. Please see that brochure here.
Issues That Matter: The Environmental Future of Arkansas was taped May 30, 2019 at CALS Ron Robinson Theater. Panelists include State Senator William Bond; Maalik Safir, with GreenFaith Arkansas; Craig Douglas, Executive Director of the Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction District; and Glen Hooks, Chapter Director of the Sierra Club of Arkansas. Sarah Kellogg is […]
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteJune 18, 2019 Photo by Andy Shupe. FAYETTEVILLE — A recycling broker “disposed of” materials placed in recycling bins on the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus, the university announced Monday. Smurfit Kappa, an international company whose business includes recycling services, beginning in January took a mix of plastic bottles, aluminum cans and glass “and […]
This great exhibit features sculptures made of plastic and other materials retrieved from our oceans and on this country’s many coastal beaches. It’s impressive for two reasons: First, the creativity exhibited in these interactive sculptures is worth seeing and experiencing for kids of all ages. Second, the exhibit shows us how much plastic and other […]
by Stacy Ryburn | June 2, 2019 at 2:46 a.m.Photo by David GottschalkArkansas Democrat-Gazette FAYETTEVILLE — City administrators want to curtail using plastic bags and polystyrene foam containers, but they plan to hear from restaurant and grocery store owners first. The City Council on Tuesday will consider exploring the city’s regulation of single-use, or disposable, […]