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Recycling Updates - Public Recycling in the Central Business Districts

Isaiah Leggett recently increased our county’s recycle rate goal to 70% by 2020. Providing recycling containers in the Wheaton Central Business District can help us achieve that goal.

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April 6: Rock Creek Cleanup. Time to Take out the Trash!

April 6: Rock Creek Cleanup. Good, dirty family fun!

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Rotting’s Fun!

Composting at home is easy when you have the knowledge and the right equipment.

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Give Back to the Planet by Recycling Old Cell Phones

Thursday was America Recycles Day—here are some ideas to carry on the spirit of the occasion.

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Eastern Box Turtles Are On the Move

This October, our turtle friends are preparing to hibernate for the winter.

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Earth Day 2012: Protecting the Environment for Future Generations

On Earth Day we recommit ourselves to protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink and the land that nurtures us.

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Do-it-yourself Pillows, Cushions and Piano Bench Covers

Pillows and cushions are easy sewing projects. Check out the do-it-yourself piano bench cushion inspired by my piano teacher friend—it was made out of two pairs of pants and stuffed with old towels.

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Montgomery County Voters Pack Meeting on Wind and Fracking Bills

Montgomery County voters came to Rockville on Tuesday, March 6, to learn what lawmakers in Annapolis are doing to pass offshore wind power legislation and regulate the practice of fracking.

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“June-uary”? Climate Changes Affect Local Gardens

Silver Spring and region experiencing longer growing seasons and earlier bloom times.

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My Green Montgomery Website Helps Residents become Enviromentally-friendly

MyGreenMontgomery.org is a new website designed to make it easy for residents to green their lifestyles.

 
 
 

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