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How Green is your Medicine Cabinet?

  • Prescription Drug Awareness
  • April 28, 2012
April 28, 2012 marks the 4th DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Between 10am and 4pm Americans can safely dispose of unused prescription...
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Got drugs? Take 'em back!

  • Disposal of medications
  • April 24, 2012
Between Earth Day celebrations and Arbor Day events, our focus in April turns to caring for and maintaining this big, beautiful blue planet on...
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Recycling e-waste in Los Angeles

You may have heard the term, but do you know what it is and how to handle it?The word "e-waste" is generally applied to unwanted...
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7 Ways to Teach Kids About Earth Day!

Think a child can’t make a difference? Not so. Little things - like using a colorful cloth bag, or tossing potato peels and eggshells into...
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Keeping Los Angeles S.A.F.E. and green!

As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the arrival of spring, green becomes the color of choice for people and the planet all across the...
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Electronic waste recycling at Altadena Library Feb. 25

Those outdated electronics do pile up and they are hard to get rid of. Athens Services, Altadena’s waste removal provider, won’t take...
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Recycling woody garden waste in a fireplace can help to heat the home.

Despite the pleasantlymild weather, it is winter, and the rain should start soon. (Really, it SHOULD!)This is the time for those who have not yet...
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A second life for Christmas trees in Los Angeles

As the first week of the new year draws to a close, we wrap up another holiday season here in Los Angeles. The stockings may be tucked away but if...
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How To Recycle Ziploc Bags

Los Angeles is full of eco-conscious people, but even some of the most eco-aware residents still use Ziploc bags out of convenience. If you are one...
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City of LA expands curbside collection of Christmas trees

The City of Los Angeles is making it easier for residents to recycle their Christmas trees by expanding curbside collection. In addition to placing...
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