TerraCycle Events coming up -Tomorrow- Sept. 26th from 2pm to 4pm outside the Coop.

WHAT'S BEING COLLECTED:
*Toothpaste tubes, any brand and size
(toothbrushes OK too)
 
*Baby food pouches and caps (any brand)
 
*Energy bar wrappers (any brand but only energy
   bars—no other wrappers please)
 
*Brita filters (other filter brands okay) plus other
  Brita filter–related items
 
*Plastic food storage zip lock bags (any size), plastic cling
wrap, and small bulk bags (NO PLASTIC ROLL BAGS OR
SHOPPING BAGS)
 
*Cereal bag and cracker bag liners or bulk cereal bags

WHEN: 
4th Saturday of the month, 2pm - 4pm
2nd Wednesday of the month, 4pm - 6pm
 
 WHERE: OUTSIDE THE COOP or inside during inclement weather.
 
Save up your eligible waste for upcoming collection dates!
 
QUESTIONS:
ecokvetch@yahoo.com
 
 

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