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WATCH: Your Recycling Is Not Always Being Recycled—Here’s Why
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality, with exceptions and caveats at every turn, leaving the average American scratching their head at the simple act of throwing something away. Jennie Romer, author of “Can I Recycle This?” joins NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker as he delves into the nebulous, confusing world of… Read More
How Big Oil Misled The Public Into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled
By: Laura Sullivan | NPR
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An NPR and PBS Frontline investigation reveals how the oil and gas industry used the promise of recycling to sell more plastic, even when they knew it would never work on a large scale.
January Pod Meetup
In case you hadn’t heard, in May 2019 we launched a Morsbag ‘Pod’ at Athens Makerspace. What is a Morsbag, you ask? An international movement known as Morsbags has formed ‘pods’ of sewists all over the world who meet up to sociably upcycle fabrics into reusable bags that are then given away for FREE! At… Read More
Paper Jewelry
Don’t throw away scraps of papers, old magazine and catalogs. Upcycle them and make wearable jewelry. Learn how to create necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets made from paper. Make your own unusual and biodegradable fashion statements. You will turn this 1-dimensional material into 3-dimensional jewelry art using bending, folding, crumbling, cutting and other techniques. Class… Read More
ReUse on Union December Open House
Come on out to our holiday Open House 12-5 Saturday, December 21st! We will be featuring all our consignment artists’ talent. Many will be in attendance, and will have brought in lots of new goodies to peruse – come enjoy refreshments and shop for locally made gifts! Live music on site – stay tuned for… Read More
Last Minute Gifts and Gift Bags!
Need wrappings for that gift, or haven’t yet found something for the people on your list? Come to our drop-in time at Athens Makerspace and whip up a lovely reusable gift bag or choose from our array of sewn project ideas for practical last-minute handmade gifts. These include homemade produce bags, napkins, pot scrubbers, placemat/utensil… Read More
Make Your Own Upcycled Holiday Stocking
Come learn how to craft your very own Upcycled Holiday Stocking – just in time to use it this December or give as a thoughtful handmade gift to a special person! In this 3 hour class, participants will learn how to create a fully-lined, one-of-a-kind stocking [with a secret pocket, for extra special gifts!] out… Read More
Aluminum Can Cutting and Upcycling!
Are you amused by the big upcycled windchime by Dan Laurence at ReUse on Union? Come learn how to make one for yourself! In this introductory class, Dan will show you all his best tricks for efficiently cutting common aluminum beverage cans to best utilize their bottoms, sides, and unique design elements. Students will then… Read More
Weave a Seat from Ties!
Do you have an old chair or stool that needs a new seat? Or have you always wanted to learn chair caning but thought it was too boring? Come join Master Seat-Weaver Mindy King to craft a colorful new seat from upcycled neckties! Class will provide all ties and include instruction from start to finish…. Read More
November Morsbag Pod Meetup
What is a Morsbag, you ask? An international movement known as Morsbags has formed ‘pods’ of sewists all over the world who meet up to sociably upcycle fabrics into reusable bags that are then given away for FREE! At stores, at markets and fairs, wrapped around gifts, to colleagues, friends, and to anyone and anywhere… Read More
More U.S. Towns Are Feeling The Pinch As Recycling Becomes Costlier
By: Rebecca Davis | NPR
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The U.S. recycling industry is facing a quandary: Too much of the plastic we use can’t be recycled, and taxpayers increasingly are on the hook for paying for all that trash to hit the landfills.
ReUse On Union August Open House!
Saturday, August 3rd, from 1-3pm. Our Upcycling Artist of the Month, Danette Pratt, of SeriouslySickSocks, will be at ReUse on Union showcasing all the amazing art she creates from unwanted socks. She’ll even be providing supplies for attendees to make their very own SeriouslySickSock pins! Pork & Pickles’ awesome kitchen will be providing delicious and… Read More
Food Waste That Doesn’t Go to Waste
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio – The carrots you did not eat or the broccoli you left on your plate will get a second chance at the Ohio University Compost facility. A two-man staff in a large truck picks up the leftovers every morning even before the sun rises. Their first stop is at the Culinary Services Headquarters,… Read More
Crafty Saturdays at Athens Makerspace
Join us for the inaugural edition of “Crafty Saturdays,” an afternoon of upcycling crafts for all ages! Next weekend, Saturday, August 11th, our craft will be focused on creating yarn from t-shirts (“tarn”), and making flowers from it! Light refreshments will be served. Event will be held under a tent in the parking lot of… Read More
OU Recycles 58% of Trash – Goal was 80%
By: Lauren Ramoser
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The USA is the world’s leading trash nation. An average American produces 4.4 lbs of garbage every single day. According to a study by the United States Environmental Protection Agency the global average is only 2.6 lbs. Statistics from the same study show that the recycling rate has increased significantly within the last 50 years,… Read More
Fall Recycling Day Makes Recycling Practical for Athens Residents
By: Connor Kurek
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Athens’ recycling rates are increasing thanks to over 80 residents who delivered cars full of electronics, appliances, cardboard, books and other paper items to Fall Recycling Day 2017. The Athens Hocking Solid Waste District used the day as an opportunity for people to get rid of items too large to throw away at home and Jennifer… Read More
RecycleMania Scheduled This Weekend
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Community members in Athens and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to bring recyclable items and donations to the RecycleMania Community Recycling Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity ReStore, ReUse Industries, Accurate IT, Information Destruction Services, Compost Exchange, Athens-Hocking Recycling Center,… Read More
Prom Dress Recycling Program Kicks Off Sixth Year
By: Debra Tobin | Logan Daily News
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With spring just around the corner, it’s a reminder of upcoming events such as the Logan High School prom, which is scheduled for April 25. For many parents, it’s also a reminder of the extravagant expenses for their child to attend the biggest high school dance of the year. However, thanks to a local woman’s… Read More
Building Purchased for Recycling Facility in The Plains
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Purchase of a site for a proposed recycling facility at Theisen Industrial Park near The Plains has been completed. Chris Chmiel, chairman of the board of Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers Inc., said the sale was finalized Monday. The nonprofit organization purchased the former Purely American Foods building and adjacent composting facility for $825,000. Chmiel said the… Read More