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December 2008
Greetings!
      
     The theme of this newsletter is RECYCLING! This Holiday season will bring lots of new stuff. What better time to donate your old stuff and put it to good use. None of these ideas are original. I find them in magazines, newspapers, TV shows and from clients...thank you to Cynthia W. and Darienne D. for sharing their ideas. I'm thrilled to be able to pass them on! To get more information about recycling in your area call 1-800-CLEANUP or go to www.recyclingcenters.org.

Sneakers

Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program accepts old sneakers (any brand) and converts them into courts for various sports. www.nikereuseashoe or mail them to:

xmaslightsNike Recycling Center
c/o Reuse-A-Shoe
26755 SW 95th Ave
Wilsonville OR 97070
Christmas Lights


xmaslightsShip Your Old Lights to:

Holiday LEDS.com
Attn: Recycling Programs
120 W Michigan Ave, Ste 1403
Jackson MI 49201  
 
The company will send you a coupon for 10% off LED lights, which use 80% less energy, last 10+ years and are safer too.

Ace Hardware accepts lights too. Search by zip code at 
www.acehardware.com
Help the Animals
 
xmaslightsDonate all linens, blankets, heating pads in good condition and old or faux fur. These items can be used to make our four legged friends more comfortable and heating pads and fur is used to comfort newborns. Call your local animal shelters ahead of time to find out what they need and times and locations for drop off.
E-WASTE / ELECTRONICS
2009 Electronic Recycling
Sunday January 4th, 10am - 4pm

Union Square Park, North Plaza, 17th St and Broadway
Lower Eastside Ecology Center for a Sustainable NYC
www.lesecologycenter.org

    I hope these recycling tips will inspire you to pass on your old stuff to make room for the new. I would love to receive any suggestions, tricks or comments you would like me to share at gillian@gillianwells.com.  

    May you have a Peaceful and Joyous Holiday and a Merry New Year!
 
                                     Sincerely,  
 
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                                     Gillian
                                     Personal Organizer
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Newsletter created by Susan Conrad
susanconrad@all2ez.net
Welcome!
Gillian is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

Tel. 646.522.4856
Email: gillian@gillianwells.com
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More Recycling!!

TOYS
Recycle gently used toys in NYC:
Green Hope Housing
418 E 119 ST, NYC
212-860-6650
(from Darienne D.)

WINE CORKS
 Turn them into flooring
 or wall tile
Send them to:
Wine Cork Recycling
Yemm and Hart, Ltd.
610 South Chamber Drive
Fredericktown MO 63645

SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS
Yes -put them in the paper recycling, BUT if there's a plastic cover, remove it first.

Helpful Hints
Peppercorns: sprinkle a few in the drawers and boxes where you keep your woolens, cashmere, blends and cotton to keep moths away(from Cynthia W.)
 
Wash darks and colors inside out to prevent fading.
When Addressing Envelopes:
 leave out the comma between the city and state - the letter will move faster through the US Postal system.

Plastic Utensils  - are not recyclable yet - try your best not to use them and ask restaurants not to give them to you with your take out orders.
Wardrobe Help!
 
put together
wardrobe consulting will help you find your own personal style...easy and fun! In the NYC area.
 
212-780-1915