Even though it is snowing at the present moment, spring is here!  And with spring comes the annual BCC CAMPUS GREEN UP!!  [cue raucous cheering]  Please join us on Monday, April 27th!  Save the date and dig out your old clothes because there’s plenty of work to be done!  [cue slightly less raucous cheering]

Most of this year’s activities will be the same as previous years, but if you have an idea of something that might fit well with the spirit of the day, please let us know and we can add it to the day’s activities.  Should we experience inclement weather, our rain/snow date is Friday, May 1st.  Sign-ups and details to follow in the next few weeks.   Morning and afternoon shifts will be available.

Questions?  Please contact Charlie Kaminski.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Stay Green…

More good news from the national Recyclemania competition:  After five weeks, in addition to being 10^th in the nation right now, BCC is #1 in the state of Massachusetts.  Look who we’re up against in our state –>

In honor of RecycleMania, here is a list of common household/office items that should never go into the trash and what you can do with them instead:

1. Batteries.  No, just no.  Batteries are full of hazardous chemicals that are extremely damaging to water supplies and pose serious health and environmental risks.  Our lovely Facilities team will collect any used batteries from your office and dispose of them properly.  Got lots of batteries at home?  Check with your local Home Depot or Best Buy for free drop-off.
2. Light bulbs.  Sorry folks, light bulbs can’t go into the recycling bin.  Fluorescent bulbs, including CFLs, contain toxic chemicals and need to be disposed of properly.  For details on where you can safely dispose CFLs in your area, check out RecycleABulb.com.  When in doubt, always check the packaging for disposal information.
3. Unused or expired prescription drugs.  You might be tempted to toss your meds down the drain or in the trash.  BAD IDEA.  Contact your local police department for drug take-back events.
4. Brita water filters.  Water filters are an awesome way to reduce the amount of bottled water consumed, but what do you do with the filters when they’re all used up?  Preserve Products will recycle those old filters into toothbrushes, razors, and other household items.  You can either mail in your filters or drop them off at one of their collection points.
5. Cosmetics.  Did you know that your conventional cosmetics contain chemicals that are not removed by water treatment?  Also, the containers can’t be recycled, but there’s good news!  Bring your containers to any Origins, Aveda, M.A.C., or Kiehl’s and they will be disposed of properly.
6. For safe disposal of other hazardous household items, check out the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s website.

Curious about what can be recycled on campus?  Check out the Green Team recycling guidelines!

Source: 19 Things You Should Never, Ever Throw In the Trash!!