(Deming) - Since 2002, the New Mexico Recycling Coalition (NMRC) has recognized individuals, businesses and communities that work to reduce waste and support recycling and composting in New Mexico.
The recycling awards were presented on June 7th at the NMRC Annual Meeting at Recycling training that took place at the Albuquerque Museum. Community Program of the Year award went to Keep Luna County Beautiful.
Keep Luna County Beautiful managed by Joe Padilla and Jessica Etcheverry and implements community building recycling initiatives, such as the “You CAN Do It” Program, the annual Community Yard sale, and the bi-annual community trash pick up day.
“You CAN Do It” is a recycling program that assists children in low income families. The “You CAN Do It” program provides an opportunity for children to receive swim or bowling passes throughout the summer as rewards for recycling. The children collect 48 aluminum cans that are taken to the local extension office, the County’s partner, where they turn the cans in for either a bowling or swimming pass
KLBC has hosted a community yard sale with approximately 80 vendors bringing their used personal items to sell, swap or give away at the centrally located Court House Park. This allows items to be reused, recycled and re-purposed which in turn reduces the amount of materials that ends up in the local landfill. The popular event draws a crowd of over 2,000 community members twice per year to find deals on household items, as well as unique treasures.
To learn more, visit www.recyclenewmexico.com.
The recycling awards were presented on June 7th at the NMRC Annual Meeting at Recycling training that took place at the Albuquerque Museum. Community Program of the Year award went to Keep Luna County Beautiful.
Keep Luna County Beautiful managed by Joe Padilla and Jessica Etcheverry and implements community building recycling initiatives, such as the “You CAN Do It” Program, the annual Community Yard sale, and the bi-annual community trash pick up day.
“You CAN Do It” is a recycling program that assists children in low income families. The “You CAN Do It” program provides an opportunity for children to receive swim or bowling passes throughout the summer as rewards for recycling. The children collect 48 aluminum cans that are taken to the local extension office, the County’s partner, where they turn the cans in for either a bowling or swimming pass
KLBC has hosted a community yard sale with approximately 80 vendors bringing their used personal items to sell, swap or give away at the centrally located Court House Park. This allows items to be reused, recycled and re-purposed which in turn reduces the amount of materials that ends up in the local landfill. The popular event draws a crowd of over 2,000 community members twice per year to find deals on household items, as well as unique treasures.
To learn more, visit www.recyclenewmexico.com.
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