Environmental Action Week Set
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Daniel Riordan-driordan@timesuniononline.com
During Tuesday morning's Kosciusko Solid Waste District board meeting, events for the Environmental Action Week were announced.
Starting Saturday and going through the April 24, there will be workshops, contests and more to highlight the week.
During that week, electronics recycling will be reduced to .05 cents per pound.
There will also be tire recycling for next week only with car tires costing $1.50, truck/racing tires costing $5 and tractor tires costing $25.
Most items at the KC Eco Store will be between 10 and 15 percent off.
Edgewood Middle School will have an art exhibit consisting of recycled art.
Kids can go to the KC Recycling Depot 220 S. Union Street in Warsaw to make bird houses on both Saturday and April 24.
There will also be a Milk Jug Creation Contest. The contest is open to all ages.
There will be several workshops throughout the week.
The following workshops have been set for Saturday:
- How and Why to Make a Rain Barrel, 10:30 a.m.
- Green Cleaners Make 'n Take Workshop, 1 p.m.
April 24
- How Do I Compost? And Now What do I do with it?, 10:30 a.m.
- How Do I Make my Home More Energy Efficient? 1 p.m.
- Find out What Energy Goblins May be Lurking In Your House, 1 p.m.
