Where do you need to RECONNECT? RMRS September, 2013 Newsletter now online
In this month’s newsletter, we look at reconnecting – to school routines, to nature, and to ourselves. Download your own pdf copy of the RMRS September, 2013 Newsletter This and past newsletters are archived here.
Do you REUSE? RMRS August, 2013 Newsletter now online!
In August’s newsletter, we look at the fascinating world of reuse – creative, resilient, useful and quirky! Download your own pdf copy of the RMRS August, 2013 Newsletter This and past newsletters are archived here.
What does it mean to RECLAIM? Our July, 2013 Newsletter now online
In July’s newsletter, we explore what it means to “reclaim” something…and who it belongs to in the first place. Download your own pdf copy of the RMRS July, 2013 Newsletter This and past newsletters are archived here.
RMRS June, 2013 Newsletter Now Online!
Many people now know the first of the “3 Rs” is REDUCE, but what does this really mean? It can refer to reducing your energy & water usage, or reducing your garbage through diversion, or even reducing your carbon footprint. In this month’s newsletter, we take it a step further and explore the idea of reducing […]
In Honour of Seniors’ Week
The “Green Thing” (modified from original) In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that she should bring her own grocery bag because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized and explained, “We didn’t have the ‘green thing’ back in my day.” She was right, that generation didn’t […]
Styrofoam Accepted at Maple Ridge Recycling Depot!
As an environmental, non-profit society, Ridge Meadows Recycling is committed to finding sound, environmental end markets for the material we collect. We are excited to announce that one has developed for polystyrene, better known as styrofoam, and through the Multi Materials BC program we are able to accept this previously un-recyclable item for free drop-off at […]
Used Cooking Oil Accepted at Maple Ridge Recycling Depot
Used cooking oil & grease is now accepted at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot, located at 10092 – 236th Street, Maple Ridge, just off River Road in the Albion Industrial Park. “The Ridge Meadows Recycling Society continues to expand its services, fully embracing the ‘one stop’ concept for ALL your recycling needs,” says Jon Harris, […]
RMRS May, 2013 Newsletter Now Online!
Styrofoam Accepted at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot! Did you hear? At this year’s Ridge Meadows Home Show, we spoke to many people who were happy to find out we now accept Styrofoam at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot, located at 10092 – 236th Street, just off River Road in the Albion Industrial Park. Our Earth […]
Community Shows ART & Heart at Earth Day
[clear]The community came out, the rain held off, and Earth Art was everywhere for this year’s Celebrate Earth Day festival in Maple Ridge! This year, Earth Day Partnered with the ARTS! A HUGE thank you to our 2013 partner, the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council! From the tents full of Art Studio Tour artists […]
All about EARTH ARTS DAY! April, 2013 Newsletter now online!
On Saturday, April 20 at 10am, the most vibrant, arts-filled Earth Day celebrations ever seen in Maple Ridge will kick off in Memorial Peace Park, the ACT Arts Centre & Theatre, & the Greg Moore Youth Centre. Environmental, community, and arts groups have come together to make this a day to remember. For 4 hours […]