Green Resources - Recycling

Environmental Justice led by our ministry, Team Upstream

Recycling is a process to change materials (waste) into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from landfilling) by reducing the need for conventional waste disposal, and lower greenhouse gas emissions as compared to plastic production. Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction and is the third component of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle waste hierarchy.

(Source: Wikipedia.org)

TN Environmental Council

"Be The Solution." The Tennessee Environmental Council is welcoming volunteers to help achieve thriving habitats, a circular economy and climate balance in Tennessee. Interested in getting involved? Mark your calendar and get involved on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. The location is University of Memphis parking lot at 3711 Poplar Ave (enter from Deloach), Memphis, TN 38111. Read more about it!

Memphis City Beautiful

The mission of Memphis City Beautiful is working together for a clean, green, beautiful Memphis. Through our relationship with Memphis City Beautiful, here are recycling resources: Collins Center and Recycle Right Memphis.

Binghamton Development Corp

The mission of the Binghampton Development Corporation (BDC) is to improve the quality of life in the Binghampton Community. As a community-oriented and faith-backed entity, the BDC is working to be an instrument of God's love to reach those in economic oppression.

Check out their program, Recycle Styroform Today. Today program at 2690 Yale Ave, Memphis, TN 38112

Check out how they are Turning Trash into Treasure at the BDC Business Hub.

Memphis Animal Services

How to Recycle Empty Pill Bottles: Memphis Animal Services: MAS has Empty, clean prescription-type pill bottles on their donation wish list. You can drop off items at 2350 Appling City Cove, Memphis TN 38133, seven days a week from 12-4 p.m. and until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Here's how to do it!

Matthew 25: Ministries

Cincinnati-based Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization, accepts donations of empty plastic pill bottles that are either sent to places where medical supplies are needed or are shredded and recycled. Our pill bottle program fulfills the dual needs of improving medical care in developing countries and caring for our environment, according to the website.

From the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

Disposing of unused or expired medications safely is one way to keep families safe. Use the Drug Disposal Locator Tool for permanent drug disposal boxes in your area. With the support of law enforcement, pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS are partners in this effort.

Recycle Your Food Waste

Free Community Compost Drop at the Cooper-Young Farmers Market, powered by our friends at Atlas Organics. Check it out every Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Here's information about what can and can't be dropped off.

Threadup

Threadup was described to me as an online thrift store. They carry carry needles, stitchings, embroidery, masks and custom apparel. Threadup specializes in customizing any design for you. Sound unique? Threadup carries 100% made in the USA products and can ship them to you in no time. Take a look!

Bausch and Lomb Recycling Program

The Bausch and Lomb recycling program for any brand of contact lenses and blister packs. You can print a label and mail yourself or drop off at most eye doctor offices. I take them to Mid South Vision Center across from Poplar Plaza. They have a collection box inside. Learn more The One by One Recycling Program FAQs.

What is composting?

eartheasy offers extensive information about the topic. Composting is a simple way to add nutrient-rich humus which fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. It's also free, easy to make and good for the environment.

Curbside Compost Pickup

Learn about Curbside Compost Pickup. Are you interested in composting at home, but don't have the space, time or interest in managing it? Our doorstep collection service takes the work out of composting. You simply put compostables in the bucket or bin, and we'll come by to take them away. Then you'll either get the prepared compost back or can have it sent to a local community partner garden. With Compost House, you can do good without doing work.

Memphis - Develop 901

Learn about Sustainability and Resilience. The team serves as a leading advocate, expert, and educator for sustainability and resilience in Memphis and Shelby County. The office coordinates and supports regional initiatives promoting sustainable, resilient, and livable communities.

How to Reduce & Dispose of Our PPE Waste More Responsibly

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