After an endless Winter, it’s time to get out and celebrate Spring! Join the HCIA on Saturday, April 21st for the 28th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Liberty State Park!
Kick-off Earth Day at 10:00 am and get your heartrate going at the Annual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk. The race promises a flat and fast USATF-NJ Certified route through Liberty State Park and has become one of the region’s fastest growing Spring 5Ks. All registrants will receive a race t-shirt as well as post-race refreshments. Register now and join the fun!
On-site registration is available, however, participants must pre-register to guarantee a t-shirt. Trophies will be awarded to the overall Male and Female finishers in the categories of: 14 & younger; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; and 80+!
Read more: April Means Only One Thing: It’s Time For Earth Day 2018
Spring is almost here and it’s time for some Spring cleaning! As you begin to clean out your garage, attic, basement and other parts of the house, remember, not everything goes in the garbage! When cleaning up your home, keep the Earth in mind. (Hey! Earth Day is coming up!)
Read more: Ready for Spring Cleaning? Help Keep Mother Earth Clean!
Happy New Year! Did your holiday wish-list include a new computer or tablet? Did you make the most of the post-holiday sales and purchase a new television? If you said yes to any of these questions, you may be wondering how to properly dispose of your old electronics. The answer is easy- electronic waste recycling.
In 2018, New Jersey’s updated E-waste law kicks into effect with some changes from the original Electronic Waste Law enacted in 2011. Under the new law, additional electronic devices must be recycled rather than disposed of. These devices, referred to as “covered electronic devices” are defined as desktop or personal computers, computer monitors, portable computers (i.e. Tablets/I-Pads), desktop printers, desktop fax machines, or televisions sold to a consumer. The new law also changes the definition of “consumer” to include State entities, school districts and local governments.
The other change in that the new e-waste law places the responsibility on electronic manufacturers to bear the cost and obligation of recycling e-waste. This change is in response to the decline in the e-waste market which caused many manufacturers to reduce the amount that they picked up from counties and towns and also reduced the amount that they paid to recycling vendors. The new law gives the New Jersey Department of Protection new powers to take action against a manufacturer that does not meet with e-waste recycling obligation.
Mother Nature has been giving us a run for our money with a dose of cold temperatures, snow and ice! If you listen to that pesky groundhog, we may be in for more of the same, or not, who listens to a rodent anyway? Right or wrong, it’s always best to be prepared and be safe (while also being sustainable!)
Safety is important for commuters of all forms- pedestrians, motorists and cyclists no matter what the weather is but is an even more important issue in the winter. Between inclement weather, windy conditions and reduced daylight hours, winter requires all of us to take extra measures to ensure our safety.
It’s back! The holiday season is upon us once again. Decorations are going up, presents are being purchased and people are taking some time to relax and enjoy some holiday cheer. In preparation for the holidays, your friends at the HCIA want to remind you to “Think Green” and be sustainable this holiday season.
When the parties, decorating and gift giving are all over, it leaves on thing: Garbage. Industry statistics show that over 25% additional waste is generated over the holiday season than any other point of the year. First, it is good to know when your garbage and recycling is picked up. Download the Recycle Coach App for more information on pickup days in your town.
