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Quick Fact

Americans throw away about 10% of the food they buy at the supermarket. This results is dumping the equivalent of more than 21 million shopping bags full of food into landfills every year. (EarthWorks Group. 1990. The Recycler’s Handbook. Berkeley, CA: The EarthWorks Press.)
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Celebrate Arbor Day and Plant a Tree

When is Arbor Day?
In 1970, President Richard Nixon proclaimed the last Friday in April as National Arbor Day. This year Arbor day is celebrated April 24th, 2009 in the US.

What is Arbor Day?
National Arbor Day, founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care.

Why Plant Trees?
Planting a [...]

Celebrate Earth Day

According to Wikipedia:

“Earth Day is one of two observances, both held annually during spring in the northern hemisphere, and autumn in the southern hemisphere. These are intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. The United Nations celebrates an Earth Day each year on the March equinox, a tradition which was founded [...]

“A Chair to Sit On” Art Auction

“A chair to sit on” is what most folks who come to HGRM don’t have.”

HGRM-Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts, is a not-for-profit agency that collects, stores, and distributes furniture and household goods to those in need. “A Chair to Sit On” is an event being held to raise funds and awareness.

Artists from several surrounding towns [...]

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