Recycling and Little Mermaid JR
- Celena
- Jun 11, 2019
- 1 min read
This July we will be putting on an exciting production of Little Mermaid JR! Because I can't do anything the easy way, ever, I've decided to put a fun twist on the classic Disney show. If you have been in Studio C lately, you may have noticed the large bags of recycling we have been stashing in there. No, Melissa and I have not gone crazy, yet. Instead, we want to highlight the importance of recycling by taking all of the recycling DMR produces and creating costume and set pieces; everything from bottle cap necklaces to plastic bag tutus. We are going to get inventive!
Here is how you, a dedicated DMR enthusiast, can help. I am looking for several items to inspire our costume designer, but have some guidelines to ensure a safe and sanitary show.
BEFORE YOU START DROPPING OF YOUR GARBAGE, please read the following:
We will accept CLEAN recycling only. That means rinsing anything that had food in it previously.
We only want recycling that was used, please do not go out and buy us a bunch of new straws as that defeats the purpose of this project, which is to RE-use and RE-purpose.
Items we are looking for:
Pop tabs from aluminum cans
Aluminum cans
Plastic grocery bags
2 liter soda bottles
Plastic rings (I know these are rare now, yay, but just in case)
Plastic utensils
Zip ties
Large plastic containers (laundry detergent size)
The Little Mermaid JR Camp runs July 8-20th. Students 3rd to 12th grade can register here!
I have been using the services at Ivan's Recycling for a while now to handle my CRV containers. They accept glass bottles along with aluminum cans and plastic bottles. The process is quite straightforward and usually moves along quickly. If you want to check their specific rates for different materials you can view it here and confirm the pricing before going. They also offer a slight bump in refund rates for aluminum on Tuesdays which is a nice detail if you happen to have a large collection. The staff there is professional and the whole system feels organized enough for regular drop offs. It is a reasonable option if you are looking for a place to handle your recyclables without…