Second Annual E-Recycling/Paper Shredding Event Hosted by The St. Marys EarthKeepers and the Tribune & Georgian.
As the holiday season approaches, many of us look to dispose of unwanted electronics and old paper files. Please hold on to all such items until the New Year – at which time they can be collected and recycled. During last year’s event, St. Marys gathered almost 10 tons of electronic e-scrap. Let’s see if we can beat our own record!
Date: Saturday, January 14, 10 am - 4 pm
Location: The Tribune & Georgian parking lot, 206 Osborne St., St. Marys
Costs: Free except for TVs (small, $10.00. Anything over 30", $20.00)What: Computers, monitors, cables etc, cell phones, copiers, keyboards, printers and other electronic equipment, DVDs, floppy discs, VCR tapes etc.
Details: Recycling E-Scrap is an EPA approved electronic recycling company that meets all H.I.P.P.A. requirements. The company will remove all unwanted or unused electronic equipment, including battery-operated equipment, batteries, non-ferrous metals and plastic.
On the day of the pickup, Recycling E-Scrap contractors will supply the labor to load the equipment onto the truck. At the time of the pickup, a complete inventory list of all the items will be made followed by a secondary inventory once the items arrive at the warehouse in Jacksonville, Fl. The electronics materials are checked in and then completely cleansed of all data. (A "Certificate of Destruction" will then be available after the cleansing process is completed). 100% of all materials are then recycled.
Paper Shredding: The team from Sentry Data Management will be at the location to deal with all of your paper-shredding needs. The shredding process is not done on-site due to the need to remove all staples etc. and sort the material prior to recycling. The company is licensed and bonded and each person who uses the free service receives a Document of Destruction. Sentry is NAID AAA Certified and approved by the GCIC to handle sensitive records.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Our City Park
On Saturday, June 25, the City will be holding a 10th Anniversary celebration for Howard Gilman Park.
All citizens are asked to join in a Day of Service and lend their efforts to cleaning up: helping to paint, mulch, weed and remove any trash.
Work will commence at 6:30 am and continue to 12:30 pm, with a brief speech from Mayor DeLoughy to follow at 1 pm.
Whether you can help for an hour or for the entire time, your participation would be deeply appreciated.
All citizens are asked to join in a Day of Service and lend their efforts to cleaning up: helping to paint, mulch, weed and remove any trash.
Work will commence at 6:30 am and continue to 12:30 pm, with a brief speech from Mayor DeLoughy to follow at 1 pm.
Whether you can help for an hour or for the entire time, your participation would be deeply appreciated.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Can Jam!
Congratulations from the St. Marys EarthKeepers! Habitat for Humanity's ReStore's Second Annual Earth Day Can Jam was, once again, a resounding success. Can Jam is an aluminum can recycling contest held between local schools to promote environmental stewardship and awareness.
“Our thanks to ReStore, the schools, the teachers and, above all, the many students who participated in Can Jam again this year.” said St. Marys EarthKeepers Chair, Alex Kearns. “The children of Camden County continue to serve as an inspiration for us all.”
This year the following schools participated: Crooked River Elementary K-Kids, David L. Rainer Elementary, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary, Mary Lee Clark Elementary, Matilda Harris Elementary, St. Marys Elementary, and Woodbine Elementary. Woodbine Elementary School is also a year round can collector for Habitat for Humanity. Each school competed for the title of “Can Jam Champion” by collecting the most bags of cans beginning on March 22nd and ending on April 22 (Earth Day).
St. Marys Elementary School has been awarded the title of “Can Jam Champion” with Mary Lee Clark Elementary following in a very close second place.
Pictured: Gale Lizana, SMES teacher and St. Marys EarthKeepers Board member proudly displays the Can Jam award.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Upcoming Events
E-Recycling event hosted by the St. Marys EarthKeepers
Date: Saturday, April 23, 10 am - 4 pm Location: The Tribune & Georgian parking lot (206 Osborne St., downtown St. Marys)
Costs: Free except for TVs (small, $10.00. Anything over 30", $20.00)
What: Computers, monitors, cables etc, copiers, keyboards, printers and other electronic equipment, DVD, floppy discs, VCR tapes etc.
Details: Recycling E-Scrap is an EPA approved electronic recycling company that meets all H.I.P.P.A. requirements. The company will remove ALL unwanted or unused electronic equipment, including battery-operated equipment, batteries, non-ferrous metals and plastic. On the day of the pickup, Recycling E-Scrap contractors will supply the labor to load the equipment onto the truck. At the time of the pickup, a complete inventory list of all the items will be made followed by a secondary inventory once the items arrive at the warehouse in Jacksonville, Fl. The electronics materials are checked in and then completely cleansed of all data. Upon completion of wiping all the computers of any remaining data a "Certificate of Destruction" is sent out to the Client. 100% of all materials are then recycled. http://www.scrapcomputers.com/
Date: Saturday, April 23, 10 am - 4 pm Location: The Tribune & Georgian parking lot (206 Osborne St., downtown St. Marys)
Costs: Free except for TVs (small, $10.00. Anything over 30", $20.00)
What: Computers, monitors, cables etc, copiers, keyboards, printers and other electronic equipment, DVD, floppy discs, VCR tapes etc.
Details: Recycling E-Scrap is an EPA approved electronic recycling company that meets all H.I.P.P.A. requirements. The company will remove ALL unwanted or unused electronic equipment, including battery-operated equipment, batteries, non-ferrous metals and plastic. On the day of the pickup, Recycling E-Scrap contractors will supply the labor to load the equipment onto the truck. At the time of the pickup, a complete inventory list of all the items will be made followed by a secondary inventory once the items arrive at the warehouse in Jacksonville, Fl. The electronics materials are checked in and then completely cleansed of all data. Upon completion of wiping all the computers of any remaining data a "Certificate of Destruction" is sent out to the Client. 100% of all materials are then recycled. http://www.scrapcomputers.com/
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Can Jam!
A Message from The ReStore Director:
This is a great year for recycling! The Habitat ReStore has just begun asking schools to join us for a recycling competition for earth day. This is our second annual "Earth Day Can Jam." Schools compete with each other by collecting aluminum cans for Habitat. The schools that collects the most cans will be awarded the title (and trophy) of "Can Jam Champion."
This contest begins on March 22nd and ends on April 22nd (Earth Day). Last year our winner was Mary Lee Clark Elementary School. I wonder who will take the prize this year? We are looking for any encouragement that we can get from the community! Help us spread the word to our schools! We have already sent out a mass email and faxed flyers to ALL local schools but currently have only one school signed up. Can you encourage your members to talk to their child's school? This is a great way for teachers to talk about Earth Day, Recycling, and helping out the community! Last year we had seven schools participate and it would be great to have more.
Also, Habitat has just signed up to receive a FREE paper recycling container from SP Recycling. We will be able to recycle office paper, newspaper, and even junk mail! We are fortunate to have a group from Coastal College join us to kick off a NEW paper recycling campaign. We are working out the details soon and hope to have as many local businesses as possible join us in recycling their scrap paper. The best part? Each time Habitat returns the recycle container we will receive funds from the recycling company!
Two recycling campaigns in 2011! We will be busy but the outcome will be great. Not only can we share how important it is to recycle but we can build houses too. Just think of what that extra soda can or office paper can do if it is recycled. Not only will it stay out of our landfill but it can possibly buy the front door knob for the next Habitat house. It is our hope to not only build houses but also expand our recycling programs to everyone in Camden County. The more people that we can encourage to recycle.the better our future will be!
Thank you,
Christena Panzone
ReStore Director
cpanzone@hfhcamden.org
Office: 912-673-1266
Fax: 912-673-7616
ReStore/Donation Line: 912-729-3633
www.hfhcamden.org/restore
This is a great year for recycling! The Habitat ReStore has just begun asking schools to join us for a recycling competition for earth day. This is our second annual "Earth Day Can Jam." Schools compete with each other by collecting aluminum cans for Habitat. The schools that collects the most cans will be awarded the title (and trophy) of "Can Jam Champion."
This contest begins on March 22nd and ends on April 22nd (Earth Day). Last year our winner was Mary Lee Clark Elementary School. I wonder who will take the prize this year? We are looking for any encouragement that we can get from the community! Help us spread the word to our schools! We have already sent out a mass email and faxed flyers to ALL local schools but currently have only one school signed up. Can you encourage your members to talk to their child's school? This is a great way for teachers to talk about Earth Day, Recycling, and helping out the community! Last year we had seven schools participate and it would be great to have more.
Also, Habitat has just signed up to receive a FREE paper recycling container from SP Recycling. We will be able to recycle office paper, newspaper, and even junk mail! We are fortunate to have a group from Coastal College join us to kick off a NEW paper recycling campaign. We are working out the details soon and hope to have as many local businesses as possible join us in recycling their scrap paper. The best part? Each time Habitat returns the recycle container we will receive funds from the recycling company!
Two recycling campaigns in 2011! We will be busy but the outcome will be great. Not only can we share how important it is to recycle but we can build houses too. Just think of what that extra soda can or office paper can do if it is recycled. Not only will it stay out of our landfill but it can possibly buy the front door knob for the next Habitat house. It is our hope to not only build houses but also expand our recycling programs to everyone in Camden County. The more people that we can encourage to recycle.the better our future will be!
Thank you,
Christena Panzone
ReStore Director
cpanzone@hfhcamden.org
Office: 912-673-1266
Fax: 912-673-7616
ReStore/Donation Line: 912-729-3633
www.hfhcamden.org/restore
Friday, February 4, 2011
Right Whales
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2011-02-03/story/endangered-right-whale-investigation-held-butler-beach
The loss of a young female right whale is tragic. This, once again, reminds us of how imperative it is to continue to fight against the planned U.S. Navy sonar range off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida. The planned site is 625 square miles and within the only known calving grounds of these imperilled creatures. This sonar range, if allowed, will result in the signing of a death warrant for the right whale - less than 350 of which remain.
The loss of a young female right whale is tragic. This, once again, reminds us of how imperative it is to continue to fight against the planned U.S. Navy sonar range off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida. The planned site is 625 square miles and within the only known calving grounds of these imperilled creatures. This sonar range, if allowed, will result in the signing of a death warrant for the right whale - less than 350 of which remain.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Loss of our Cypress Forests
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) has released its Top Ten Most Endangered Places list. Included on that list are Georgia's rapidly-vanishing cypress forests. We strongly urge all citizens and government officials to forgo the use of cypress mulch and to use, instead, any of the many effective, environmentally-friendly and cost-efficient products on the market today.
"WHAT'S AT STAKE?
Georgia’s iconic wetland landscape includes trees over 1,000 years old; habitat for endangered species; ecosystem that naturally helps to prevent flooding
THE THREAT
Fueled by an increase in demand for cypress mulch, timber companies are chopping down Georgia’s iconic wetland forests faster than they can recover.
Cypress forests are icons of the southern wetland landscape and perform essential ecological functions, from capturing and storing floodwaters to providing habitat for endangered species. SELC has found that they are also suffering a decline, brought on in large part by an explosion in demand for cypress mulch. In an EPA-supported study of cypress forests in Georgia, we determined that harvested cypress stands often fail to regrow; once they are cut, the trees and the habitat they provide are lost forever.
SELC will soon release a report on the status of Georgia’s cypress forests and how they can be protected. High on our priority list is to educate consumers, retailers, and government officials on the need to ensure that cypress products are harvested in responsible and sustainable ways. Otherwise, we may lose one of the South’s most valuable ecological gems. " http://www.southernenvironment.org/about/top_10_2011/georgias_cypress_forests/
As many organizations work to save the nation's cypress, consumer demand drives the destruction onward. Please, before you purchase mulch, take a moment to learn more about the terrible costs to our environment. http://healthygulf.org/our-work/save-our-cypress/save-our-cypress-home
"WHAT'S AT STAKE?
Georgia’s iconic wetland landscape includes trees over 1,000 years old; habitat for endangered species; ecosystem that naturally helps to prevent flooding
THE THREAT
Fueled by an increase in demand for cypress mulch, timber companies are chopping down Georgia’s iconic wetland forests faster than they can recover.
Cypress forests are icons of the southern wetland landscape and perform essential ecological functions, from capturing and storing floodwaters to providing habitat for endangered species. SELC has found that they are also suffering a decline, brought on in large part by an explosion in demand for cypress mulch. In an EPA-supported study of cypress forests in Georgia, we determined that harvested cypress stands often fail to regrow; once they are cut, the trees and the habitat they provide are lost forever.
SELC will soon release a report on the status of Georgia’s cypress forests and how they can be protected. High on our priority list is to educate consumers, retailers, and government officials on the need to ensure that cypress products are harvested in responsible and sustainable ways. Otherwise, we may lose one of the South’s most valuable ecological gems. " http://www.southernenvironment.org/about/top_10_2011/georgias_cypress_forests/
As many organizations work to save the nation's cypress, consumer demand drives the destruction onward. Please, before you purchase mulch, take a moment to learn more about the terrible costs to our environment. http://healthygulf.org/our-work/save-our-cypress/save-our-cypress-home
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Flag Dedication Ceremony
Jan. 15, 2020: Today we gathered at the EarthKeepers' Memory Garden to dedicate a new flag in honor of O.J. Lanham. Due to the generosity of the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys and the friends and family of O.J., the Memory Garden is now graced by the symbol of our nation. Our sincere thanks to those who participated in this very special event; with particular gratitude to Councilman Greg Bird, Loretta Hutchinson, Mayor DeLoughy and those who shared their lovely memories of O.J.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Jan. 13, 2010
Happy New Year to St. Marys! Here are a few "green" highlights from 2010:
- It's been almost four years since the curbside recycling program was initiated in St. Marys and we still enjoy a recycling compliance rate of almost twice that of the national average. On average, 30-35 tons of recyclable material is processed each month, thus extending the life of our landfill immeasurably. We continue our advertising campaign, urging all residents to reduce, re-use and recycle, and we extend our sincere thanks to the Tribune & Georgian for their assistance with this effort (www.tribune-georgian.com).
- The EarthKeepers continue to fight the proposed airport relocation to a site that includes over 225 acres of fragile wetlands.
- We partnered with the Camden County Girl Guides in a Book Drive to benefit the families and children of the True Freedom Learning Center (and our thanks to Once Upon a Bookseller and Habitat for Humanity's ReStore for their invaluable help). Over 1,800 books were collected for the Center's Children's Library. This same drive also garnered over 25 computers for a computer lab at the Center (both sparing our landfill and helping our children). www.truefreedomlearningcenter.com
- Our Board Chair, Alex Kearns, has been a guest speaker for a wide variety of groups including the Woodbine Women's Association and the Rotary Club.
- Due to the generosity of the Kiwanis Club and Mr Chuck Lanham, there is a new flagpole with solar lighting at the EarthKeepers' Memory Garden (next to Oak Grove Cemetery) in memory of O.J. Lanham.
- The battle against the plastic bags that decimate our environment goes on and we plan more re-useable cloth bag give-aways throughout the coming year.
- The EarthKeepers were involved in persuading the St. John's River Water Management District to consider alternate water-sources when we heard of their plan to remove over 30 million gallons per day from the St. Marys River. Instead of this devastating proposal they have chosen to explore conservation measures.
- Litter is still an appalling problem in our community and we will be holding more clean-ups and public awareness campaigns to address this on-going issue.
- We continue to support and celebrate such school groups as the Mary Lee Clark Elementary School Green Panthers as they build upon their recycling and gardening projects. The teachers of St. Marys go above and beyond the call of duty and are leading our children to a more sustainable future. Due to the extraordinary generosity of Advanced Disposal, all of our schools are now recycling!
These are but a few of our programs and efforts during the past year and we eagerly look forward to 2011. We hope that you will join us as we work towards a cleaner, greener world for us all.
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