Recycling Extravaganza: Downers Grove, Ill.
Downers Grove, Ill., hosted its fifth annual Recycling Extravaganza in 2013, an event where residents can recycle items that may otherwise end up in the waste stream. Over 92,000 pounds of recyclable material was collected from over 1,000 vehicles that participated in the drive-through event.
Nearly 100 volunteers staffed the event, keeping event costs to a minimum. Local businesses donated refreshments for the volunteers and the high school radio station broadcasted live from the site, providing a lively atmosphere with music and performances by local musicians.
The Recycling Extravaganza has become a Downers Grove tradition and is an event that exemplifies the community?s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Downers Grove, Ill., hosted its fifth annual Recycling Extravaganza in 2013, an event where residents can recycle items that may otherwise end up in the waste stream. Over 92,000 pounds of recyclable material was collected from over 1,000 vehicles that participated in the drive-through event.
Nearly 100 volunteers staffed the event, keeping event costs to a minimum. Local businesses donated refreshments for the volunteers and the high school radio station broadcasted live from the site, providing a lively atmosphere with music and performances by local musicians.
The Recycling Extravaganza has become a Downers Grove tradition and is an event that exemplifies the community?s commitment to environmental sustainability.
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