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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Secure Paper Shred Season in Charlotte

Mar 30, 2024 01:20PM

Social security numbers, accounting information, aged tax filings and other sensitive data should not make it into the hands of dubious people or systems

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - The Wonderful World of Mulch and Compost

Jan 31, 2024 09:31AM

Mecklenburg County makes compost and mulch products from local yard debris like grass, leaves and tree materials

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - It's Cart Sticker Time!

Dec 01, 2023 02:11PM

The stickers clearly show what should go inside the recycling cart and contain a QR code that connects to WipeOutWaste.com for more information

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Wood Furniture Scorecard Rates Responsible Business Practices

Dec 01, 2023 10:00AM

The nonprofits Sustainable Furnishings Council, located in North Carolina, and National Wildlife Federation Release the 2023 Wood Furniture Scorecard

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Gastonia's Organic Marketplace is WholeFoods Magazine’s 2023 Retailer of the Year

Oct 31, 2023 10:24AM

The store, also celebrating its 30th anniversary, has recently been renovated and offers high-quality nutritional supplements, bulk foods, home goods, beauty products, pet products, wine, and beer, with many of them locally sourced

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Claudia Ricciardone, Owner of Claudia Josephine Design, with Minimalist Design Techniques for Maximum Impact

Oct 31, 2023 09:31AM ● By Claudia Ricciardone

We all know what it’s like to live with too much stuff: overwhelming and overstimulating

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Claudia Josephine Design Accepting New Clients

Oct 31, 2023 09:31AM

Claudia Ricciardone, founder and Lead Designer at Claudia Josephine Design serving Charlotte and surrounding areas, is accepting a limited number of new clients for full-service, large interior design projects to begin in 2024

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Jordan Peschek, Nurse and Senior Solar Tech, on Why Rooftop Solar Now

Oct 03, 2023 01:14PM ● By Jordan Peschek

Though no form of energy is completely clean, solar energy is at the top of the list of options for homeowners

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - It's Fall-Do I Need Mulch or Compost?

Sep 29, 2023 04:43PM

Do I Need Mulch or Compost for My Plants or Yard? What is the Difference Between the Two?

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - How Can I Get Litter Collected Along My Roadside?

Jul 31, 2023 05:34PM

We don’t like litter either, so we definitely want to help make it go away

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Why Can’t I Put Shredded Paper in my Home Recycling Cart?

May 31, 2023 09:35AM

To better understand why shredded paper can’t go in curbside carts we have to talk about how recyclables get sorted and separated

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Don’t Ignite – Recycle Batteries Right! - April 2023

Mar 31, 2023 09:32AM

Bi-monthly Column where Mecklenburg County Solid Waste experts provide updates, educate and answer some of the most frequently asked questions

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Lisa Strump, Owner of Farm Fresh Carolinas, with Is Organic Produce Really Worth It?

Feb 27, 2023 11:56AM ● By Lisa Strump

With the cost of produce increasing recently you may be asking yourself, “Is organic produce really worth the extra cost?”

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Enhance Your Day with "Enhanced Recycling" - February 2023

Jan 31, 2023 09:53AM

Bi-monthly Column where Mecklenburg County Solid Waste experts provide updates, educate and answer some of the most frequently asked questions

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Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region Holds Major Events

Jan 31, 2023 09:31AM

In celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region will present the seventh annual free Building Futures Affordable Housing Symposium and its annual Blue Jean Bash fundraising gala

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Leather alternative purse made out of mushroom mycelium
The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips.

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Less Is More this Holiday Season - December 2022

Nov 30, 2022 07:15PM

Bi-monthly Column where Mecklenburg County Solid Waste experts provide updates, educate and answer some of the most frequently asked questions

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