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"There is no such thing as AWAY"
Thursday's Thought:* A quote from Annie Leonard: "There really is no such thing as AWAY" ~ when we throw anything away it must go somewhere . . . so really there is No Away" What's the Energy Footprint of Water Bottles? The Pacific Institute breaks it down like this: "Because ...
40 % of Our Recyclables are on the Garbage Truck
ABOUT 70% OF THE "WASTE STREAM" (stuff being "thrown out") CAN BE RECYCLED. Pinehurst recycles about 150 Ts/mo. and sends 310 Ts/mo. to the landfill - almost 33% of their "waste stream" is recycled. Southern Pines recycles about 105 Ts/mo. and sends 333 Ts/mo. to the landfill - almost 24% ...
What Can I Recycle?
Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen have curb-side recycling collection services. All three allow the following co-mingled in your recycle bin: Aluminum and metal cans, most glass of all colors, most plastics with numbers 1 - 7, cardboard, office paper, junk mail, newspaper, magazines, and catalogues. Click on Public Works on ...
The Golden Rule: Not Always so Golden
With the amount of reading and writing I do, I run across various views regarding just about everything. That is my "job," I guess, and it helps keep me abreast to those ideas floating around the pool of public opinion. One such idea came to my attention when in another ...
Recycling $aves Taxpayer's $$$
Pinehurst and Aberdeen save $40 and $54, respectively, for every ton of "household waste" diverted from the landfill to the recycling facility. Pinehurst recycles about 150 tons/month for a monthly savings of $6,000. Aberdeen recycles about 59 tons/month for a monthly savings of $3,186.
DFMC Survey Seeks Input on Medication Storage/Disposal
DFMC needs responses to survey to track information, tailor future programs.
Plastic Bags
Recycle your plastic grocery bags in the recycle bins provided at all local grocery stores - NOT in your recycle bin at home. Plastic bags clog up the material separation machinery at the recycling facility and contaminate the bundles of separated recycled materials.
Viking Youth Wrestling Camp Announced
UNION PINES WRESTLING CAMP July 29th – 31st at Union Pines High School Open to all Elementary or Middle School Students $60.00 per Wrestler This three session camp is for all wrestlers regardless of experience level. Neutral, top, and bottom positions will be covered as will the seven fundamentals of ...
Cancer Research Foundation Fundraiser
Update Time!
I've continued to receive donations since last Thursday and now the total amount raised is $1989.71! I'm very glad that the goal is getting closer and closer everyday! Click Here if you'd like to donate online! :)
Cancer Research Foundation Fundraiser
It's The Day!
Well, I've shaved my head. I think it looks pretty good. :) In total, as of now, $1686.77 has been raised. If you would like to donate, click here! http://thepilot.com/users/photos/2012/may/19/18103/
Jazz Concert at the Fair Barn
**The John Brown "little" Big Band Sunday, May 20, 2012 Concert starts at 4:00 pm You don’t want to miss this incredible show led by Grammy nominated bassist, John Brown. Tickets are $25.00. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door: https://www.ticketriver.com/event/3637-john-brown-jazz-concert For More Information please call (910) 295-0166.** ...
Cancer Research Foundation Fundraiser
The Deadline!
Today, at school, we raised more money than we had any other day for the last four weeks. As of right now, $1616.77 has been raised. Despite the fact that the goal is over $300 short, I've decided I'm still going to shave my head this Saturday. I had an ...
Recycle Facts
Recycling: Saves natural resources Saves landfill space Saves taxpayer money Creates American jobs
Marriage as a Fundamental Right
President Obama, while voicing his personal approval of gay marriage, has also stated that the legality of gay marriage should be left to the individual states. This is not a politically motivated stand, as some might assert, but an expression of his belief that the federal government should not intervene ...
Cancer Research Foundation Fundraiser
For Starters
Hi, my name is Natalie Hendrickson, I'm 17 years old, I'm a senior at North Moore High School, and I'm holding a fundraiser for The Cancer Research Foundation. My goal is to raise at least $2000 to donate towards cancer research. In the past three weeks, I've managed to raise ...
Location Change for Event Featuring Milton Creagh
Location change for DFMC event featuring Milton Creagh
Amendment One: The Wrong Thing
Amendment One: The Wrong Thing
Why the Flying Spaghetti Monster condemns Amendment One
The Harsh Message of Amendment One
I get it! There are a number of individuals in North Carolina, perhaps a significant majority, that wish to ensure that the only ‘marriage’ recognized by the State is one that unites a man and a woman. These same individuals want to make sure that future legislatures cannot change the ...
Help...Great Dane at Animal Control needs home
Beautiful Great Dane at Moore County Animal Control needs home. We hear that he is friendly. Please call Animal Control at 947-2858.
