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Jeanne Carlson
I am the recycling coordinator at the Municipality of Anchorage's Solid Waste Services. I also am program director at Green Star. My masters degree is in natural resources and behavior from the University of Michigan and I have worked in recycling around the country for 18 years.
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Mary Fisher
As executive director of ALPAR (Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling, I work on litter and recycle issues statewide. ALPAR is supported primarily through the business community. I have a marketing degree from Missouri State University.
Local recyclers
Cooking oil recycling
Got used cooking oil? If you are a restaurant or large generator of used cooking oil, Alaska Mill and Feed will pick up your cooking oil and recycle it. For more information call 279-4519, press "option 3".
AHFC Research Information Center
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation provides a public and web accessible library on sustainability, sustainable development, energy efficiency, and green building.
Total Reclaim
Provides recycling and management services for computers, electronics, refrigeration equipment, lighting and appliances.
ALPAR
ALPAR is a privately funded, non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating litter and increasing economically-viable recycling in Alaska. ALPAR programs and services are made possible by the generous support of our member companies and other dedicated businesses and organizations throughout Alaska.
Alaska Metal Recycling
This is the largest metal recycling facility in the state, paying for ferrous and non-ferrous metal
Green Star
Green Star is a non-profit organization that encourages businesses to practice waste reduction, energy conservation and pollution prevention.
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Buy Nothing Day
Posted by recycle
Posted: November 25, 2008 - 1:16 pm
The day after Thanksgiving is Buy Nothing Day. This unofficial "holiday" began in Vancouver, Canada, in 1992 and has since spread to the U.S., U.K., Germany, Isreal, and other countries around the world. Although it falls on different days in different countries -- England will celebrate on Saturday, November 29 -- the idea is the same. The day is about protesting consumerism by not participating in consumerism.
Stategically scheduled in the U.S. on the biggest shopping day of the year, it may be a futile effort but part of the goal of Buy Nothing Day is to raise awareness about our wasteful, overconsuming habits. In a year when our economy is suffering, some may claim that buying during this holiday season is our way out of the slump and buying nothing will add to our economic woes. Others believe our tough economy is a sign that we should all tighten our belts and save our money.
What do you think? Is spending wasteful? Or is it just a matter of being more selective about what we are buying? What are your waste prevention plans for the holidays?
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