CFL Bulbs: The Good,
Bad and Ugly
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The Good
According to the EPA Energy Star Program, even though fluorescent bulbs contain mercury, using them contributes less mercury to the environment than using regular incandescent bulbs. That's because they use less electricity, and coal-fired power plants are the biggest source of mercury emissions in the air.
According to the federal government, if every American home replaced just one light bulb with an Energy Star approved compact fluorescent light (CFL), the U. S. could save enough energy to light more than 2.5 million homes for a year and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of nearly 800,000 cars. Read more...
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Regional Collection Facility Sells Paint!
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The Tri-County Regional Collection Facility in Macomb has been busy the first quarter of 2009, serving 500 households and 32 businesses, and now has five gallon buckets of reformulated paint for sale. Achievement Industries of Monmouth has produced over ten colors of reformulated interior latex paint. You can call 309/734-8331 in Monmouth or 309/331-4781 in Macomb to arrange pick-up for your spring painting needs. You can get five gallons of paint for $32.18 including tax! Read more...
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Local Waste Contract Results
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 The Village of Reynolds extended its waste contract for another five years with Spencer Brothers of New Windsor and their recycling contract with Eagle Enterprises Recycling, Inc. of Galva. Read more...
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 Earth Day is April 22!
Try a few small changes to
make a big difference
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Want to live "greener" but you are not sure how to begin?
Why not celebrate Earth Day by switching your toxic cleaning supplies for natural, eco-friendly products? Read more...
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New Resources in TCR&WMC Library
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 Would your eco-friendly little folks enjoy a recycling storybook? Do you have an interest in a less stressful, more sustainable lifestyle? The TCR&WMC resource library has new books and DVDs for all ages! Read more...
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Summer Story Hours Coming Up!
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Calling
all community libraries and summer day camps who want Anne for a recycling story hour or solid waste game! Now is the time to make your
reservation. Read more...
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The Tri-County Resource & Waste Management Council (TCR&WMC) represents and meets the solid waste management needs of incorporated and unincorporated communities in McDonough, Mercer, and Warren counties. The council's Solid Waste Coordinator and Educator provide a comprehensive approach to solid waste issues and education. For more information about the TCR&WMC, call 309/837-3941.
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