FIWM is trying to dedicate time to reduce the amount of waste we produce and have to remove off the island by trying to educate the public with greener alternatives and options.
Please check the site periodically for links and ideas for a greener tomorrow.
SINGLE-UES BATTERIES ???
Do they get recycled? who recycles them? These questions and many more can be answered by the going to the link below. Residents can take charge of their own recycling through the services of several companies.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2002554_recycle-household-batteries.html
http://www.batteryrecycling.com/new+iRecycle+kits
http://www.aircycle.com/articles/battery-recycling-mysteries-solved.aspx
Do you need to get someone a special gift, something unique, different but also shows that you care not only for the person but the planet? Are you trying to figure out what to get the special people in your life? How about a gift that shows them that you love them and you love our planet and it is unique and greener option. Check out this very cool web site.
It's that time of year..Spring is in the air and those of us who love to garden just can't wait to get our hands dirty with soil planting our beautiful flower beds and vegetable gardens,etc. Today's economy has hit everyone so why not save some money this year when you start your spring planting, be a little greener and get free rich in nutrients compost from the Compost Station. You can also start thinking of next year by starting your own compost. The links below will provide you with all the information you need. Compost 101
http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/rrr/greenscapes/pubs/compost-guide.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/rrr/composting/by_compost.htm
What is compost exactly? Want to know the science behind the secret to great composting? Simply click on the link below for more info.
http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/rrr/composting/science.htm
If you are looking for ideas on how to compost and want to involve your kids, try Vermicomposting. You can do compost indoors or out with the help of red worms or also known as wrigglers you can compost year round. The whole family can participate. The 2 links below will teach you how and help you get everything you need.
http://journeytoforever.org/compost_worm.html
http://www.unclejimswormfarm.com/
Here is a site by Sierra Club with a great deal of ideas.
http://www.sierraclub.org/tips/home-garden.aspx#compost
Ever wonder how bottles for bottle water are made and what happens to the bottle? Here is a link that will amaze you.
http://www.kleankanteen.com/email/kk_consumer_tapped.html?utm_source=con...
"RECYCLING" What does Recycling mean exactly? how it is done? Here is an article that explains the process of Recycling.
Grabianowski, Ed. "How Recycling Works." HowStuffWorks.com.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/recycling.htm#
Here is a web site that answers a great deal of questions.
http://safetyathome.com/environmental-safety/environmental-safety-articl...
Need help getting on the right path to a greener tomorrow? Check out this web site that can point you in the right direction.
Ideas on how to do your own recycling of every day household items such toilet paper rolls, egg shells etc. This Blog has a lot of great ideas and information.
http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/02/06/recycling-stuff-for-your-garden/
If you are a gadget person and wonder what happens to cell phones and iPods etc after we dispose of them here is a 20 minute video from YouTube.com that will tell you the whole story.
Want to learn how to make your own compost and save money on dirt you buy for your gardens and planters? Here is a short video that can get you started.