Melody Tuschel
Melody Tuschel is the Monroe County recycling coordinator and outreach liaison.
KEYS TRASH, YARD DEBRIS AND RECYCLABLES FACE DIFFERENT JOURNEYS
Once you place your trash, recycling and yard waste at the curb, your job may feel complete, but the journey of your waste is...
KEYS RECYCLING: UNWRAPPING HOLIDAY WASTE
The holiday rush is here, and with it come mountains of shipping boxes, bubble wrap, shopping bags, food waste, single-use plastics and decorations.
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UNWRAPPING HOLIDAY WASTE: TIPS TO KEEPING THE FLORIDA KEYS GREEN
The holiday rush is here, and with it come mountains of shipping boxes, bubble wrap, shopping bags, food waste, single-use plastics and decorations.
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VISIT THE FLORIDA KEYS, BUT DON’T TRASH THEM
Ah, the sweet sound of crashing waves, squawking gulls and the soft crunch of a Styrofoam cooler lid being ripped from its base by...
RECYCLING: BREAK FREE FROM PLASTIC DEPENDENCE THIS JULY
Plastic-Free July is a nationwide movement that encourages individuals, businesses and communities to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics and adopt reusable alternatives.
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