How We Help the Environment &
Wellesley Recycling Disposal Facility (RDF)
All of the activities done by
the group are designed to help
with learning and using the 3Rs.
Including:
• Tips/Articles in local paper and website
• Recycling Awareness Exhibits
• Recycling Awareness Days
• Flea Market and Fun Fairs
• Floats in Annual Wellesley Parade
• State and National 3R Activities
• Volunteering at the RDF “Take and Leave”
MANY OTHER IDEAS BELOW
the group are designed to help
with learning and using the 3Rs.
Including:
• Tips/Articles in local paper and website
• Recycling Awareness Exhibits
• Recycling Awareness Days
• Flea Market and Fun Fairs
• Floats in Annual Wellesley Parade
• State and National 3R Activities
• Volunteering at the RDF “Take and Leave”
MANY OTHER IDEAS BELOW
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The most visible program done by F.O.R. currently is the “Take and Leave” volunteer program started in 2007 as a result of budget cutbacks by the Town Government that would have closed the T&L area. Our program helps save the Town of Wellesley over $85,000 each year.
See more about the program & How To Volunteer |
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Town of Wellesley Recycling Documentary
Film (~ 27 minutes) about the Wellesley RDF by Dawn Marie Barnett
go to https://vimeo.com/87720940
Film (~ 27 minutes) about the Wellesley RDF by Dawn Marie Barnett
go to https://vimeo.com/87720940
How to Use the Wellesley Recycling Disposal Facility (RDF)
YouTube video (~ 10 minutes) below produced by Wellesley Friends of Recycling,
written by Frank Hays, President; video shot and directed by Tyler Purcell
YouTube video (~ 10 minutes) below produced by Wellesley Friends of Recycling,
written by Frank Hays, President; video shot and directed by Tyler Purcell
Scroll below for a list of many ides to help with recycling that appeared in the
Wellesley Townsman over the years written by Frank Hays and Gordon Martin
Wellesley Townsman over the years written by Frank Hays and Gordon Martin
F.O.R. floats in the Annual Wellesley Parade
Recycling Tips by Frank Hays, President, F.O.R.
Did You Know? More recycling ideas from Gordon Martin, RDF Superintendent
Recycling Awareness Exhibits These events were held in the past
Recycling Awareness Days Coming Soon See slide show below for pictures.
Flea Market and Fun Fairs
Recycling Awareness Days Coming Soon See slide show below for pictures.
Flea Market and Fun Fairs
More resources and links to recycling awareness programs and ideas:
1. UNH Students strive for Zero Waste throughout the USA. http://www.postlandfill.org/about-plan/#
2.Recycling Crafts - bagage tag + more http://activitiesforkids.com/luggage-tag/
3.Ways to recycle plastics + more http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-possible-uses-of-recyclable-plastic.htm
4. Make yarn from newspapers http://www.greenupgrader.com/2138/handspun-recycled-newspaper
5.Items to make from junk mail http://www.junkmailgems.com/DIY_Giftbags.html
1. UNH Students strive for Zero Waste throughout the USA. http://www.postlandfill.org/about-plan/#
2.Recycling Crafts - bagage tag + more http://activitiesforkids.com/luggage-tag/
3.Ways to recycle plastics + more http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-possible-uses-of-recyclable-plastic.htm
4. Make yarn from newspapers http://www.greenupgrader.com/2138/handspun-recycled-newspaper
5.Items to make from junk mail http://www.junkmailgems.com/DIY_Giftbags.html
