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Community Speakers Bureau
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Environment topics Recycling Magic by Pam Blake – Find out what happens to your recyclables. Did you know you could be wearing them? Let Pam share several sample items made from recyclables. She can also demonstrate special items you can make from recyclables at home. Solving the Case of HHW by Pam Blake – Do you know what is kept under your sink, in your basement, or in your garage? Household Hazardous Waste materials need to be respected and used wisely. From “buying smart” (reading labels, knowing what you’re getting) to proper disposal procedures, Pam will show how to deal with household materials requiring special disposal. Everything from garage/workshop items (car wax, paint thinner, oil-base paints), and home/garden items (furniture polish, insecticides, weed killer), to kitchen/bathroom items (cleaners, polish remover) comes with special precautions. She’ll also list places where these items can be taken for safe and proper disposal. Sustaining Ourselves from Here by Linda J. Barnes, Ph.D. – Most of our food travels well over a thousand miles before it gets to our plates. Linda will talk about how we can support local economies, sustainable food systems, and a cleaner environment by learning how to “eat locally.”
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3702 S. Center St., Marshalltown, IA 50158 • Ph: 641-752-4643 • E: ivinfo@iavalley.edu |
