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Sc Johnson Green Choices Recycling Challenge

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Huntington Woods Tantalizingly Close to $100,000 Recycling Prize

The city is in second place in the Recyclebank and SC Johnson Green Choices Recycling Challenge among 50 communities participating across the United States.

Huntington Woods was in second place as of Tuesday in the Recyclebank and SC Johnson Green Choices Recycling Challenge, trailing only the city of Lakes at Red Rock, Va., among 50 communities participating across the United States. Huntington Woods was the only Michigan city chosen to take part in the national competition and its success hinges on residents' participation. As part of the challenge, Huntington Woods residents have been asked to register with New York-based recycling incentives program Recyclebank and record their recycling habits for 2 years beginning July 2. Whichever community among the 50 competitors has the highest percentage of reported recycling participation during the ensuing six months will win a $100,000 grant for …

Ardy

9:28 am on Monday, August 13, 2012

Again, Ferndale is behind the curve when it comes to recycling. Let's get it together, people. Let's get something like this going for us! What about it, SUSTAINABLE COMMITTEE????   more ›

Monday, July 30, 2012

Get Answers to Your Recyclebank Questions

An informational session will held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Huntington Woods Public Library.

Residents who have questions about participating in Recyclebank and the SC Johnson Green Choices Recycling Challenge can attend an informational session at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Huntington Woods Public Library. Huntington Woods was the only Michigan city chosen to take part in the national competition and its success hinges on residents' participation.  As part of the challenge, Huntington Woods residents have been asked to register with New York-based recycling incentives program Recyclebank and record their recycling habits for 2 years beginning July 2. Whichever community among the 50 competitors has the highest percentage of reported recycling participation during the next six months will win a $100,000 grant for sustainability …

Monday, July 9, 2012

$100,000 at Stake in Recycling Challenge

Huntington Woods is the only Michigan city picked to compete in the national Recyclebank and SC Johnson Green Choices Recycling Challenge, which hinges on residents' participation. Individuals also could win water bill discounts or gift cards.

Huntington Woods could win $100,000 for sustainability projects if residents do their part during a national recycling challenge that kicked off earlier this month. As part of the competition, Huntington Woods residents have been asked to register with New York-based recycling incentives program Recyclebank and record their recycling habits for 2 years beginning July 2. Recyclebank lets users earn points that they can donate to support environmental education in schools or use to receive products, discounts and coupons at local and national retailers such as Kashi, Footlocker and Dunkin' Donuts. Whichever community among the 50 competitors has the highest percentage of reported recycling participation during the next six months will win a…

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Leslie Ellis

11:47 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Did you remember to recycle and record today?   more ›

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