SWALCO Announces 2010 Holiday Green Guide and Holiday Light Recycling Program

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, Americans throw away an

estimated 5 million+ tons of extra garbage. An important part of

SWALCO's mission is to help educate the community about the 4Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle an buy recycled) and to share information and ideas that will help support them. With that mission in mind, SWALCO's Public Information Officer, Merleanne Rampale, has written a Green Holiday Guide and put together some fun and interesting suggestions for turning your holidays a little greener this year, including a few of her favorite green gift picks this year and favorite green cleaning recipes. You'll find loads of ideas to help you celebrate in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion, unique green gift suggestions, eco-friendly decorating and entertaining ideas, as well as helpful information and resources.

The guide also notes a number of SWALCO programs and services, including their Electronics Recycling Collections held at various locations around the county. 

This year, through January 31, 2011, the Agency will also collect and recycle unwanted or broken Holiday Lights (incandescents & LEDs) and extension cords, free of charge at any of their electronics Recycling Collections and other sites as listed on the website.

Please visit their website at www.swalco.org to find this Guide and other publications, collection event dates and locations, more about their programs and services, and other related information.