Downtown at the Marriott in the Tulsa Ballroom, Sustainable Green Country will be screening the documentary, "No Impact Man". The documentary is about a urban family trying to live in todays world while making the smallest foot print possible. The ups and downs of living as invisibly as possible make for a pretty interesting story. SHIKOBA Recycling has been asked to help head up the recycling effort along with the MET for the event. Come by and enjoy some local foods and a movie that will hopefully send you home thinking about ways to reduce your impact.
What: Screening of No Impact Man
When: Wednesday June 2, 2010 @ 7:30pm. Movie starts at 8pm.
Where: Marriott Downtown, Tulsa Ballroom
Local Foods will be available to purchase for movie munchies.
Side Note: The producer/author will be signing copies of his book at Circle Cinema next week!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Important City of Tulsa Recycling Meeting Tonight!
For Midtown residents and beyond, tonight marks an important step in drawing attention to the often-overlooked topic of recycling!
At 6pm at All Souls Unitarian Church (2952 S. Peoria Ave.), District 9 Councillor G.T. Bynum will host a meeting to discuss Tulsa's current refuse and recycling policies.
Bynum wrote in his email to constituents that "In 2012 the City of Tulsa’s current trash contracts will expire, requiring that the City design, request, and bid new services for the city. Our meeting Monday will be the beginning of an ongoing discussion of what the end of this contract means for you, what steps will be taken before the 2012 deadline, and – most importantly – the opportunities we have to ensure our new trash system meets our city’s needs.
Members of the Tulsa Authority for the Recovery of Energy (TARE), the City’s Refuse and Recycling Task Force, and the Tulsa Public Works Department will also be in attendance to answer any questions you have, and to hear your suggestions, comments, and concerns regarding where we currently are, and where we want to go. "
This is the time to make your voice heard regarding what you think should change in Tulsa's recycling program! We have lots to do before we reach the levels of recycling that other states have, so let's get going and be proactive!!
Things people could suggest:
--once a week curbside recycling service
--making recycling a part of regular utilities services, instead of an option
--changing the trash service to a "pay-as-you-throw" service
--implementing incentives, or at least removing disincentives, to the current recycling program
--larger recycling bins
--better education regarding recycling
--education or legislation so that green waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches, etc.) are composted instead of put in the landfill
--limits on the amount of "bulky waste" residents can throw out (currently residents can request unlimited pickups of bulky waste)
According to a presentation by Eric Lee, Tulsa residents recycled only 1.17% of their waste in 2008, meaning that 98.83% went into the landfill. Ugh! This represents from 182 to 221 pounds of waste disposed of per household, per month! Yikes!
Currently, District 9 has the highest recycling rate in Tulsa (21.55%), followed by District 8 (18.17%) and District 4 (17.19%). The districts that recycle the least are Districts 3, 1, and 6, respectively, with rates of 2.90%, 2.91%, and 4.75%.
See you tonight at All Souls!!!
At 6pm at All Souls Unitarian Church (2952 S. Peoria Ave.), District 9 Councillor G.T. Bynum will host a meeting to discuss Tulsa's current refuse and recycling policies.
Bynum wrote in his email to constituents that "In 2012 the City of Tulsa’s current trash contracts will expire, requiring that the City design, request, and bid new services for the city. Our meeting Monday will be the beginning of an ongoing discussion of what the end of this contract means for you, what steps will be taken before the 2012 deadline, and – most importantly – the opportunities we have to ensure our new trash system meets our city’s needs.
Members of the Tulsa Authority for the Recovery of Energy (TARE), the City’s Refuse and Recycling Task Force, and the Tulsa Public Works Department will also be in attendance to answer any questions you have, and to hear your suggestions, comments, and concerns regarding where we currently are, and where we want to go. "
This is the time to make your voice heard regarding what you think should change in Tulsa's recycling program! We have lots to do before we reach the levels of recycling that other states have, so let's get going and be proactive!!
Things people could suggest:
--once a week curbside recycling service
--making recycling a part of regular utilities services, instead of an option
--changing the trash service to a "pay-as-you-throw" service
--implementing incentives, or at least removing disincentives, to the current recycling program
--larger recycling bins
--better education regarding recycling
--education or legislation so that green waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches, etc.) are composted instead of put in the landfill
--limits on the amount of "bulky waste" residents can throw out (currently residents can request unlimited pickups of bulky waste)
According to a presentation by Eric Lee, Tulsa residents recycled only 1.17% of their waste in 2008, meaning that 98.83% went into the landfill. Ugh! This represents from 182 to 221 pounds of waste disposed of per household, per month! Yikes!
Currently, District 9 has the highest recycling rate in Tulsa (21.55%), followed by District 8 (18.17%) and District 4 (17.19%). The districts that recycle the least are Districts 3, 1, and 6, respectively, with rates of 2.90%, 2.91%, and 4.75%.
See you tonight at All Souls!!!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Trash Masters
Trash Masters! No, we aren't talking about a metal band; we're talking about the growing number of Oklahomans who are committed to recycling!
The Tulsa World's Scene section on March 13th featured a great article about recycling in Tulsa, featuring The Recycling Revolution! The article also includes some helpful tips on how to recycle more than bottles and cans. Check it out here, or go to: http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=370&articleid=20100313_41_D1_Kriste714517.
Don't forget--if you read the article in it's print edition, recycle that newspaper when you're done!
For more information on The Recycling Revolution, visit our website at www.therecyclingrevolution.com or call us at (918) 894-2019.
The Tulsa World's Scene section on March 13th featured a great article about recycling in Tulsa, featuring The Recycling Revolution! The article also includes some helpful tips on how to recycle more than bottles and cans. Check it out here, or go to: http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=370&articleid=20100313_41_D1_Kriste714517.
Don't forget--if you read the article in it's print edition, recycle that newspaper when you're done!
For more information on The Recycling Revolution, visit our website at www.therecyclingrevolution.com or call us at (918) 894-2019.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Who doesn't love a good movie?
That's right, who doesn't love a good movie once in a while? We at The Recycling Revolution enjoy a good piece of cinematography every so often, especially when it showcases our growing business! OETA recently did a spot on how The Recycling Revolution does so much glass recycling, although we accept other types of recyclables, too. To enjoy it yourself, grab some popcorn and click here to see the video on YouTube.
Call us about setting up your own recycling program at (918) 894-2019, or you can email us at customerservice@therecyclingrevolution.com. Also, visit our newly updated website at www.therecyclingrevolution.com.
Call us about setting up your own recycling program at (918) 894-2019, or you can email us at customerservice@therecyclingrevolution.com. Also, visit our newly updated website at www.therecyclingrevolution.com.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Up and Coming
The Recycling Revolution was named one of Tulsa's "30 Under 30!" (That's 30 businesses with owners under 30 years old.) Check out the article in the online version of Urban Tulsa here:
http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A29124
http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A29124
Monday, January 11, 2010
Follow the leader....
Many people criticize Tulsa for being "behind the times." Well, it's a new decade for Tulsa just as it is in New York, and I'm pretty sure we're all entering 2010! This means that Tulsans have just as much of a chance to make an impact and positive changes as those people we usually think of as the trend-setters.
So here's a thought: instead of playing our usual game of follow-the-leader and catch up with the trends other people are setting, let's make Tulsa the leader. YOU be the one who spurs on your apartment complex to consider recycling. YOU be the one to mention a recycling program during your next staff meeting. YOU be the one to ask the manager about starting a recycling team at your bar or restaurant.
It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to get a recycling program implementing and running smoothly in a business, bar, office, or multi-family residence. All it takes is one person taking the leadership to get the ball rolling; once the habit of recycling is in place, it'll stick with people for a long time.
To ask us how to start recycling in your workplace, multi-family residence, or hangout, call us at (918) 894-2019. You can also email us at customerservice@therecyclingrevolution.com or visit our website at www.therecyclingrevolution.com. Let's start 2010 right!
So here's a thought: instead of playing our usual game of follow-the-leader and catch up with the trends other people are setting, let's make Tulsa the leader. YOU be the one who spurs on your apartment complex to consider recycling. YOU be the one to mention a recycling program during your next staff meeting. YOU be the one to ask the manager about starting a recycling team at your bar or restaurant.
It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to get a recycling program implementing and running smoothly in a business, bar, office, or multi-family residence. All it takes is one person taking the leadership to get the ball rolling; once the habit of recycling is in place, it'll stick with people for a long time.
To ask us how to start recycling in your workplace, multi-family residence, or hangout, call us at (918) 894-2019. You can also email us at customerservice@therecyclingrevolution.com or visit our website at www.therecyclingrevolution.com. Let's start 2010 right!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Christmas season: the paper mills are having a blast!
Did you know that from Thanksgiving to Christmas, the U.S. produces about 6 million more tons of waste than during the rest of the year? Ouch! Most of that is due to the beautiful array of Christmas cards adorning all of our desks and mantles, and a lot of the rest of it is due to all the presents so nicely wrapped under the tree.
My family is infamous for reusing wrapping paper, thanks to grandparents who knew how to run a tight budget during the Depression. Old habits die hard, and ever since I can remember, we've had a box of old wrapping paper in the basement ready to be used again the next year. We realized we were at the extreme the year my uncle used newspaper and gum to seal up his gifts--you can't recycle much more than that! Although most of this was done for laughs and frugality, these days we have more reasons to try to cut back on paper use as concerns for the environment and energy increase.
So here are some ideas on how to cut back on the 8,000 TONS of paper wasted during the holidays.
Good: If you do buy brand new wrapping paper, buy it made from recycled paper. And use less. Remember, the best gifts come in small boxes, and the first step in the slogan is "REDUCE!"
Better: Of course, the second step in the slogan is to reuse, so bring out your inner schoolchild and get creative with your wrapping! You can do the old trick of wrapping in newspaper or comics, or you can get extra creative. What about wrapping in brown grocery sacks and writing a poem or love letter on the package? Or tear out pages from the phone books that have your recipient's name on them. If they really like a certain type of food, cover the gift in the old takeout menus sitting on top of the fridge! You could even use pages from catalogs--just maybe not the same page that you ordered their gift from!
Best: Use real "green!!!" What better way to become the favorite aunt or uncle than to wrap your presents in dollar bills. It's reusable, people won't rip it to shreds, and it will smooth over any hard feelings that were stirred up during Christmas dinner. (Mom and Dad, are you listening?)
Have a great holiday, and please remember to cut back on your usage this year. The ghosts of Christmas future are counting on you.
Contact The Recycling Revolution for how to start a recycling program in your business, venue, or other facility. Call us at (918) 894-2019 or reach us through email at customerservice@therecyclingrevolution.com.
Our website is true to our name: therecyclingrevolution.com.
My family is infamous for reusing wrapping paper, thanks to grandparents who knew how to run a tight budget during the Depression. Old habits die hard, and ever since I can remember, we've had a box of old wrapping paper in the basement ready to be used again the next year. We realized we were at the extreme the year my uncle used newspaper and gum to seal up his gifts--you can't recycle much more than that! Although most of this was done for laughs and frugality, these days we have more reasons to try to cut back on paper use as concerns for the environment and energy increase.
So here are some ideas on how to cut back on the 8,000 TONS of paper wasted during the holidays.
Good: If you do buy brand new wrapping paper, buy it made from recycled paper. And use less. Remember, the best gifts come in small boxes, and the first step in the slogan is "REDUCE!"
Better: Of course, the second step in the slogan is to reuse, so bring out your inner schoolchild and get creative with your wrapping! You can do the old trick of wrapping in newspaper or comics, or you can get extra creative. What about wrapping in brown grocery sacks and writing a poem or love letter on the package? Or tear out pages from the phone books that have your recipient's name on them. If they really like a certain type of food, cover the gift in the old takeout menus sitting on top of the fridge! You could even use pages from catalogs--just maybe not the same page that you ordered their gift from!
Best: Use real "green!!!" What better way to become the favorite aunt or uncle than to wrap your presents in dollar bills. It's reusable, people won't rip it to shreds, and it will smooth over any hard feelings that were stirred up during Christmas dinner. (Mom and Dad, are you listening?)
Have a great holiday, and please remember to cut back on your usage this year. The ghosts of Christmas future are counting on you.
Contact The Recycling Revolution for how to start a recycling program in your business, venue, or other facility. Call us at (918) 894-2019 or reach us through email at customerservice@therecyclingrevolution.com.
Our website is true to our name: therecyclingrevolution.com.
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