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Home→Tags august 2022

Tag Archives: august 2022

Jimmy Smith Jr. manages Thomasville, Ga., Solid Waste Department with passion

The Municipal Posted on October 13, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxOctober 13, 2022
waste

Jimmy Smith Jr. makes you feel you’ve always known him, and all it takes is a few minutes of conversation. As the solid waste and landfill superintendent of Thomasville, Ga. — and having worked for the city since 1995 — … Continue reading →

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Fix-it clinics offer residents the chance to renew rather than repurchase

The Municipal Posted on August 25, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 25, 2022
clinics

When it comes to environmental responsibility and reducing our collective carbon footprint, communities are quick to promote the three Rs of sustainability: reduce, reuse and recycle. But what about the fourth R — repair? The fix-it shop, once a staple … Continue reading →

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Invasive plant removal programs

The Municipal Posted on August 22, 2022 by Staci ReafsnyderAugust 22, 2022
invasive plant

Cities across the country are incorporating invasive vegetation removal programs in hopes of promoting healthy plant growth. The removed plants are usually nonnative and grow quickly, disrupting plant ecosystems and causing harm to the environment or human health. In 2019, … Continue reading →

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Water Reuse Project preserves precious Oklahoma resource

The Municipal Posted on August 20, 2022 by Jodi MarlinAugust 19, 2022
water

Nine years ago, the Lynn Lane Wastewater Treatment Plant in Broken Arrow, Okla., was using 220,000 gallons of potable water per day in its processes. Through a new sustainability process called the Water Reuse Project, it has gone from using … Continue reading →

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Love Food, Fight Waste promotes community education to enact positive change

The Municipal Posted on August 16, 2022 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 16, 2022
waste

Working with Table to Table in various aspects and programs over the years, it was natural for Iowa City to reach out to the organization once more when looking for ways to increase food waste diversion within the community. Jane … Continue reading →

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Beautifying cities by removing litter

The Municipal Posted on August 12, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 12, 2022
litter

Those of a certain age might remember a public service announcement from 1971. The Clio Awards-winning spot was named one of the top 100 advertising campaigns of the 20th century. This unforgettable spot, most commonly referred to as the “Crying … Continue reading →

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The top 10 places for RV camping in the U.S.

The Municipal Posted on August 8, 2022 by The MunicipalAugust 8, 2022
United States

Recently asked about the effects of the pandemic on recreational vehicle habits, Chris Emery, the editor of Ordealist.com, replied: “The biggest change with the pandemic is that more people still in the workforce are traveling in RVs.” Emery continued, “That’s … Continue reading →

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Oz Museum – Wamego, Kansas

The Municipal Posted on August 4, 2022 by Ray BaloghAugust 4, 2022
Oz Museum

You’re standing across the street, looking at the facade of emerald and yellow bricks dotted with flying monkeys and the likes of a lion, scarecrow and other fictional characters peeking through the windows. Yes, you are in Kansas. More specifically, … Continue reading →

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Engaging the community key to success for waste and recycling issues

The Municipal Posted on August 2, 2022 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2022
recycling

Getting public input on municipal projects is generally a good idea, but sometimes city officials might shy away from it for a variety of reasons. With waste and recycling, the officials we spoke to said community engagement is the key … Continue reading →

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Delivering on electric street sweeping sustainability

The Municipal Posted on August 1, 2022 by Matt StarnesAugust 1, 2022
sustainability

Sustainability is a word that gets tossed around, sometimes inaccurately. One definition of sustainability is to save our natural or physical resources from running out. In a broader definition in relation to street sweeping, sustainability is the ability to maintain … Continue reading →

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