State of Oregon Employees

I took virtual tours of J.P. Mascaro & Sons TotalRecycle MRF in Birdsboro, PA, the CSWD MRF in Williston, VT, and the Miramar Landfill in San Diego, CA.  I learned that MRF is pronounced "merf".  I also learned that MRFs consists of several screens and sorts to separate recyclables.   The Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) screen...

Supporting minority businesses will benefit our society and help them to establish strong businesses for our future.

I found out that I can take all the Styrofoam in my shed that I could not through away to my local transfer station. 

I don't fill my kitchen garbage can as often. I will use my compost for garden plants.

We reconditioned our backyard this year and, in the process, I had bark chips added. This fall, we had an abundance of mushrooms pop up. I, personally, love mushrooms. So, I spent some time learning about what mushrooms are edible, tasty, and environments where I can find some delicacies. I'm still searching, and look forward to learning more...

I believe my ecochallenge is good, though I know I could do better if I exerted more effort. Been thinking about closing my FB account, and I just can't get myself to do it! Ugh.