Recycle 2 Save

  Holding way too much in my arms and hands, not a finger to spare (I am a huge fan of the lazy man's load - as my husband always tells me), I try to use my foot as the lever to open the door in front of me. After the first few failed attempts I struggle to shift the weight of the many overflowing items in my arms and reach with my elbow. Somehow, almost unexpectedly the door abruptly swings open, I lose the disheveled balance of every item that I was haphazardly clinging to, and one by one they crash to the ground. "Stupid door" is my immediate and gut response. As I look back and chuckle (now), how did I not think that would happen, how can I call anything but my actions "stupid"?   Despite my newfound clarity, after the fact, it is so hard in the moment to recognize that our own decisions are often what lead to unfavorable outcomes. Frustration, disappointment, embarrassment, and sometimes fear (during larger mishaps)  take over and we feverously search for a...

Around here (in PA) it finally feels like Spring is here! It's been a long winter but now it's time to soak up the sun... well after the April showers pass that it. Wishing everyone a happy Spring and a blessed Easter.

Meet Rhonda..  She is a recycled puppy (sponsored by CRI) and we would love to help her find her forever home filled with love and snuggles. She is a current (long time) resident of Berks County Animal Rescue League. She is part of a great event to help her get adopted - The 12 Strays of Christmas - where the standard adoption fees are covered by an area business (so the adopter(s) can get her for free - before Christmas).  Go visit her.. online and in person.. I don't think you'll regret it! Update on Rhonda .. things happen quickly!! Rhonda has been pulled by a rescue (which now gives her a foster home to be spoiled in while she awaits her forever home). We will soon be updating with our new Stray of Christmas. Now we'd like you to meet "our" new Recycled Pup Cooper. He's adorable and is ready for his forever home. Stop by Berks County Animal Rescue League TODAY to meet Cooper or one of the other residents. You can change a pups life t...

We have an entire pinterest board dedicated to #thisisworthsaving. It's all about the natural beauty all around us. We often ignore the amazing sunset, beautiful flowers, or breathtaking wildlife because we are so busy with our lists. I get it, I have many lists (heck, I even have lists for my lists). The problem is, the "important" things that we are tasked with doing each day couldn't be completed (or even matter at all) without all the amazing things that we are taking for granted. We need to realize that one day dedicated to our planet and keeping it green is a start but until we recognize the need to do that daily we are so far from where we need to be. Strive to make everyday Earth Day and encourage other around you to do the same, our futures depend on it.

Working for a company that deals daily with recycling and trying to keep our planet healthy gives true meaning to the comment that for us everyday is Earth Day. Our ultimate goal each day is to optimize recycling and reduce waste, which ends up in a landfill or worse dumped or littered. We get so excited for Earth Day because that seems to provide a spotlight on an issue that we feel should be a priority every day. Many times a common misconception for individuals and businesses alike is that Recycling and environmentally prefered options cost more money. We have taken pride in disproving this myth, many times recycling can save you money or can even become a source of profit (if the quantities are sufficient and handling methods are efficient). We can tell you how and provide free evaluations anyday, you don't need to wait for Earth Day! For so many Earth Day is a "fun" day that lets them attend a few fun events and maybe get some free stuff but what does Eart...

Whether this week or in a few days to come .. wishing all little ones and big ones alike a great start to a new school year! Keep it green! 

Save the Date! September 15th It'll be a good one, don't miss it!!  Help to save some trees and landfill space and clean up some of the extra "stuff" lying around your home. We'll be joined by Y102 (of Reading) and will be offering free hot dogs, soda and balloons from 10am till 12:00noon. The first 10 customers will receive a free tee shirt so get there early. We are so pleased to have a Recycling Community Day at CRI (in Hamburg). We'll be providing the standard drop off services (Paper Items, Commingle Material <plastic,glass,cans> , and our metals buyback center). We are working with Responsible Recycling Solutions (of Kutztown) to offer EScrap collection. Lancaster Oil is collecting used oil for reprocessing. Any questions on what you can bring or event details don't hesitate to email us!!

CRI is so very proud to be recognized as a 2012 Waste Watcher Award Recipient.

So I've been talking up our refresh of an old favorite of ours (no, we aren't at all biased). I am proud to announce that we now have real air times. It'll be on WFMZ Channel 69 June 18 @ 7:30pm August 20 @ 7:30pm November 29 @ 7:30pm To recap just in case you weren't paying attention Trash to Treasure is a 30 minute show which explores your recycling and what really happens to it. We give an insiders view of our facility and some of our amazing customers were kind enough to do the same (for the promotion of recycling & composting). We do have plans of posting a down loadable version on our website (after the air date) which can be used to educate others. I am pretty excited (couldn't tell?) Just a few teasers:

Above is some produce & deli items from a local grocery store Save the date! We are holding a Food Waste Composting Event. It's an invitation only event but if you are in our service area (currently Lehigh or Berks County) and you "create" a significant amount of food waste we'd love to see you there. Please email us for details. The event will be held in mid March and will be sure to please; we are still ironing out all the exacts. Interested ? Comment and I'll tell you how to get on the invite list.