Keep Hall Beautiful

Come help us beautify the gardens on Green St in Downtown Gainesville tomorrow at 9am. All ages welcome!

Meet in the story garden 📖 🪴 Work gloves are recommended, but we will have some to borrow for kids and adults.

Keep Hall Beautiful has some exciting new programs and events on the horizon! We are thrilled to be a part of this community and are dedicated to making it a little cleaner every day. We hope you stop by and see us!

Headed to the beach? Enjoy the sun and remember to recycle your empty plastic and metal sunscreen bottles. If the bottle contains a spray pump, remove the pump and place it in the trash.

If you are away from home, remember to check locally to see what items are recyclable at your destination, since recycling varies by community. If your community doesn't accept squeezable plastic sunscreen tubes, see if your local Ulta Beauty store accepts the item through their Beauty Dropoff Recycling program. Learn more and find your nearest dropoff location at www.pactcollective.org/ultaxpact

Need help finding a place to drop-off plastic film or bags? Try the Plastic Film Recycling's map locator to find the nearest drop-off sites that accept plastic bags and film. The site has more information on the types of plastic film items that are recyclable.

Hot tip: Most grocery stores accept clean and dry plastic bags. Check the entrance where carts are stored for the collection bin!

On this Green Tuesday, we're here to remind you about the 12 compactor sites around Hall County. These are dedicated collection sites for both recyclables and trash. Residents can bring their waste 364 days a year! Each compactor site is conveniently located for access by all Hall County residents.

Follow this link to see a map of the sites: www.hallcounty.org/343/Where-You-Can-Recycle

This past Friday, we had a blast connecting with the folks of our area at Hall County’s Community Celebration. We shared resources for recycling in Hall County and played a little plinko with friends! The community took home goodies like t-shirts, hats, and 🌎 shaped stress balls, along with bags made from recycled bottles and maps of Hall County’s compactor sites.

If you didn’t know, there are 12 free compactor sites all across the county that accepts recycled materials like paper, plastic, metal, glass, clothing, and even motor oil.

In celebration of National Flip-Flop Day, why not purchase a new pair of eco-friendly flip flops to wear this summer? Try looking for shoes made from recovered materials (e.g., recycled plastic, scrap tires or even used wine corks) and products that are recyclable at the end of their life.

Need suggestions? Check out this curated list of 10 Sustainable Brands Crafting Flip-Flops from SustainablyChic™ .

Some brands offer take-back programs to recycle flip flops. When replacing an old pair of shoes, check the company's website to see if they offer recycling for shoes. Please don't place flip-flops in your recycling bin or cart.



Learn more>> www.sustainably-chic.com/blog/sustainable-flip-flops

Summer is a great time for trying new things, like meat-free Mondays, weekly farmers market visits, and a leave no trace attitude in the woods. Swipe for more info on each. Spend summer doing good for our environment and community!