As a way to reduce waste going to landfills and to raise
funds creatively, the Black River Action Team will
recycle old cell phones and empty ink cartridges! BRAT
participates in a few different programs which recycle
empty inkjet and laser cartridges and old cell phones,
and send the BRAT a little money in return. Funds go to
defraying operating costs of the community-based
watershed group,
including the annual RiverSweep cleanup event, mapping
and assessing the river and its tributaries, and
upcoming educational adventures in the watershed.
The
Black River Action Team has always found
creative ways to generate needed funds for watershed
projects. One of those ways is the
FundingFactory®
Recycling Program! The program runs
year-round, accumulating constant income for the
group’s efforts.
How can you help? Instead of throwing away empty
cartridges from your printer or fax machine, set
them aside. The BRAT will arrange pickup for larger
amounts. You can also drop off your cartridges at
Radio Shack in the Springfield Shopping Plaza.
Every cartridge helps!
Last year alone, more than 300 million cartridges
were thrown away. The BRAT is alleviating the
volume of waste that goes into landfills, while
collecting the funds needed to make the river
team run smoothly. Your help is vital to the BRAT’s
fundraising success.
Almost every brand of cartridge is acceptable through one of the programs, so collect them in a bag or box and contact Kelly Stettner, BRAT, 45 Coolidge Road, Springfield VT 05156 or by email at blackrivercleanup@yahoo.com or by phone, 802-885-1533 to arrange pickup or dropoff.
