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You are here: Home / Archive / Upgrading Our Recycling Efforts

March 31, 2019

Upgrading Our Recycling Efforts

recycling bins
New recycling bins, located adjacent to the kitchen.

Have you noticed the nice, new recycling bins in Fellowship Hall next to the kitchen? One of the first requests that came to the Earth Ministry Committee last year was for help recycling our trash.   While the church has recycled some items for many years, our efforts needed an upgrade.  And our efforts to improve couldn’t have come at a better time.

As you might have heard, there are now many problems with recycling nationwide.  One problem is getting the right trash in the recycling bin and avoiding trash that can’t be recycled.  These nonrecyclables are sometimes called “wishful recycling” because people tend to toss items into a recycling bin without really knowing if they can be recycled. Such materials now account for up to 25 percent of the amount collected nationwide.  This increases the cost of sorting or, in some cases, results in an entire load of material going to the landfill.

The other problem is that China, once the main market for recycled material from the United States, has greatly reduced what it will buy.  In many states this decline has caused severe problems and threatens the viability of the process.  In Georgia we are in better shape because we have markets within our state for glass, plastic, paper, and aluminum.

So, recycling the right way can help to clean the waste stream, keep prices down, and make sure recycling has a strong future.

Here are some do’s and don’ts for proper recycling:

Do place these items in the recycling bins:

  • #1 and #2 plastics
  • Aluminum and glass
  • Paper and paperboard.

Please make sure all food containers are clean.

Don’t attempt to recycle these items:

  • food waste
  • plastic bags and plastic wrap or film
  • styrofoam cups or containers
  • diapers
  • used pizza boxes
  • any plastic or other material you aren’t sure about. (Don’t be a wishful recycler!)
    (Source:  Waste Management “Recycle Often, Recycle Right.”)

Thank you for your efforts to recycle at our church.  The three recycling bins near the kitchen door are labeled to indicate what materials should go in each one.  With your help, we can be an A+ recycler!

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  • December 2023

Calendar of Events

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1 event, 26

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

November 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

1 event, 27

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

November 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 28

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

November 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

4 events, 29

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

November 29 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

November 29 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

November 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

+ 1 More

0 events, 30

0 events, 1

0 events, 2

4 events, 3

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Children’s Advent Event

December 3 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Children’s Advent Event

(During Sunday School)

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Alternative Christmas Market

December 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Alternative Christmas Market

During Fellowship Time

+ 1 More

1 event, 4

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 5

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

6 events, 6

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 6 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Men’s Breakfast at Crossroads Café

December 6 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Men’s Breakfast at Crossroads Café

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

December 6 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

+ 3 More

0 events, 7

0 events, 8

0 events, 9

2 events, 10

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

December 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

11:00 am - 11:15 am

Congregational Meeting

December 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:15 am

Congregational Meeting

1 event, 11

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 12

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

6 events, 13

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 13 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

December 13 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

December 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

+ 3 More

0 events, 14

0 events, 15

0 events, 16

1 event, 17

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

December 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

1 event, 18

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 18 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 19

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

5 events, 20

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 20 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

December 20 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Woman’s Spirituality Group

December 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Woman’s Spirituality Group

+ 2 More

0 events, 21

0 events, 22

0 events, 23

1 event, 24

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

December 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

1 event, 25

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 26

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 26 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

5 events, 27

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 27 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

December 27 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

December 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

+ 2 More

0 events, 28

0 events, 29

0 events, 30

1 event, 31

10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

December 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

1 event, 1

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

January 1, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

1 event, 2

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

January 2, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

6 events, 3

7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

January 3, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Men’s Breakfast at Crossroads Café

January 3, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Men’s Breakfast at Crossroads Café

10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

January 3, 2024 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

+ 3 More

0 events, 4

0 events, 5

0 events, 6

November 26
November 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

November 27
November 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

November 28
November 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

November 29
November 29 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

November 29 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

November 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

+ 1 More
  • There are no events on this day.
December 3
December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

December 3 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Children’s Advent Event

December 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Alternative Christmas Market

  • There are no events on this day.
December 3
December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

December 3 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am

Children’s Advent Event

December 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Alternative Christmas Market

+ 1 More
December 4
December 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 5
December 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 6
December 6 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 6 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Men’s Breakfast at Crossroads Café

December 6 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

+ 3 More
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
December 10
December 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

December 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:15 am

Congregational Meeting

December 11
December 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 12
December 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 13
December 13 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 13 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

December 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

+ 3 More
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
December 17
December 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

December 18
December 18 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 19
December 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 20
December 20 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 20 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

December 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Woman’s Spirituality Group

+ 2 More
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
December 24
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

December 25
December 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 26
December 26 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 27
December 27 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

December 27 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

December 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Centering Prayer

+ 2 More
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
December 31
December 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Sunday Service

January 1
January 1, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

January 2
January 2, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

January 3
January 3, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Event Series

Outside Group Meeting Downstairs Room

January 3, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Event Series

Men’s Breakfast at Crossroads Café

January 3, 2024 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Tai Chi Chih with Teresa

+ 3 More
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
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