10th b[EARTH]day celebration Today is a pretty big milestone for RecycleMe Iowa. Today, we have officially been in business for ten years! Ten years of getting our hands dirty in the name of connecting with our community and reducing our collective carbon footprint. 2013 Zero-Waste Station for Jennie Smith's Farm
VeganFest RecycleMe Iowa had a fantastic time participating in the first annual VeganFest2017! Hosted by Food Still Matters, the event was held February 18 at the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines. While some were getting down at the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, VeganFest provided an healthier foodie escape to over 600
Bottle Politics: Iowa House Study Bill 163 In Iowa it's a habit: drink a beverage from a bottle or can (purchased in Iowa) and then take it back to the certified redemption machine at the grocery store for $0.05. You've already paid the $0.05 per mineral water, alcohol, and carbonated beverage in metal, plastic,
Love Done Local: Sustainable Valentine's Day Love is in the air...or at least the stores. For some, Valentine's Day is a commercialized advertising-created holiday that tricks you into thinking overpriced roses and a giant stuffed pink teddy bear mean love. But, Valentine's Day can also be a bright day in the middle of gray, bleak winter to tell
Moving Forward: The Future is Bright The past year was one of substantial moves for RecycleMe Iowa, and the future is looking even brighter. Since we were founded in 2010, we've been perpetually inspired at the interest and engagement of central Iowa individuals, businesses, and special event. All that excitement has translated
From the Military to Iron Worker to Recycling Ranger; Meet Mr. McManus Aaron McManus, the newest RMI family member…. He’s too legit to quit. Lets give a warm welcome to our newest member of the family Aaron McManus and really get to know who is wrangling up our recycling. I sat down
Butterflies, Sweatshirts and Resolutions. Well hey there you, yes you… this blog is for you! Welcome to 2016 and my first blog post of the year. My name is Kelby and I am officially the Social Butterfly Executive for RecycleMe Iowa. Imagine butterfly wings but with some solid gold trim with bright
Use your voice. #eyeseechange. Last night I had the privilege of hearing James Balog speak at Drake's Knapp Center. James is a National Geographic photographer who documents climate change. His speech last night focused on the Glaciers that have been melting at an extremely rapid pace which he has documented with 25+ cameras
New Year for New Habits Welcome to the first High-Five Friday of 2013 everyone! Each January people around the world take a moment to reflect on the past year and the habits they formed, which ones they want to change and begin a plan of action to have a better, brighter and
Party Like it's Your Earthday; We Did! We are officially in our terrible twos! RecycleMe Iowa turned two yesterday on our favorite day of the year. Earth Day! A holiday that doesn't encourage wasteful packaging, unnecessary purchases or decorating your home and work with evolved mascots in white fluffy beards or bunny
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