Compost Awareness Week
Celebrating Compost Awareness Week May 7th - May 13th 2023 May 5th 2023 Blog by Angelina Brandt, UCRRA Director of Sustainability Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency joins states, regions, and countries around the world ..
Community Spotlight: Onteora Central School District Film Plastic Recycling
The Recycling Outreach Team’s "Community Spotlight" initiative highlights local stories about waste-sustainability. This month, we sat down with Karen Hadley, the Instructional Coach of Elementary Social Studies at Onteora Central School District, to ..
UCRRA Sustainable Materials Management (2022)
UCRRA Sustainable Materials Management (2022) February 1st, 2023 Blog by Angelina Brandt, UCRRA Director of Sustainability Did you know that the average American generates 4.4 lbs. of trash each and every day? Much of ..
Upcycled Holiday Decorations
December 20th - Blog by UCRRA Recycling Educator Tanesia White Did you know that Americans generate 25% more waste during the holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day? Holidays can be stressful ..
America Recycles Day – November 15th
November 15, 2022 Blog by Angelina Brandt, Director of Sustainability America Recycles Day is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States, with the goal of educating and ..
Winter Composting Tips
~ September 6th 2022 – Blog by UCRRA Director of Sustainability, Angelina Brandt~ With every passing day, we're getting closer to a beautiful Autumn season in New York. We may not like the ..