America Recycles Day (ARD) in Springfield Oregon Nov 14th

Nov. 11, 2009 - PRLog -- This event is free and open to the public. Come learn why reuse and recycling are so important. We will have robots on display, a display on computer refurbishing, volunteer information, discount coupons, prizes, crafts, and activities for all ages.

About America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day, November 15, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. Celebrating its 12th year, it has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work and to buy products made with recycled materials.

The purpose of America Recycles Day is to continue to promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling and encourage more people to join the movement toward creating a better natural environment.

About NextStep Recycling
NextStep is a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to reuse of technology and responsible recycling of obsolete electronics. NextStep’s public education campaign and recycling program is the result of NextStep’s volunteers and staff’s commitment to conserve natural resources and prevent obsolete electronics from entering the solid waste stream.

NextStep Eugene: 2101 West 10th Avenue Eugene, OR 97402
Donations: 541-686-2366 x110 ReUSE Store: 541-868-0904 Volunteer: 541-686-2366 x 122
NextStep Springfield: 1483 Mohawk Blvd Springfield, OR 97477
Donations and ReUSE Store: 541-744-6901 Volunteer: 541-686-2366 x 122

About Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts
M.E.C.C.A.’s mission is to divert reusable materials from the landfill and put those items back into the hands of people that can make use of them, from artists and teachers to youth and their parents.
Studio and Materials Exchange: 449 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401, (541) 302-1810
(The building is located at the back of the parking lot, next to Oregon Electric Station on 5th Street.)
www.materials-exchange.org  

About Springfield Public Library
The Springfield Public Library just celebrated a century of service in Springfield.
225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR 97477, 541-726-3766
www.wheremindsgrow.org  

Event Contact Person: Mikayle Anderson
Company Name: NextStep Recycling
Telephone Number: (541) 686 -2366 ext 119
Fax Number: (541) 686-0577
Email Address: mikayle.anderson@nextsteprecycling.org
Web site address: http://www.nextsteprecycling.org

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NextStep educates and empowers marginalized populations by providing refurbished computers that allow access to technology and the Internet. NS recycles computer hardware and other electronics, keeping hazardous waste out of our soil and water.