Melody Tuschel
Melody Tuschel is the Monroe County recycling coordinator and outreach liaison.
RECYCLING: SMART HABITS SAVE MONEY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Residential curbside waste collection is funded by the taxes residents pay. When we create less waste, the cost to process and dispose of that...
STANLEY SWITLIK STUDENTS TURN FOOD SCRAPS INTO NOURISHMENT FOR WORMS
What’s the best thing to do with food waste? Feed the worms.
That’s precisely what Michael Sessler’s science students at Stanley Switlik Elementary School have...
RECYCLING THESE ITEMS SAVES RESOURCES
Recycling is more than just sorting our waste — it is vital for conserving natural resources, protecting the environment and promoting sustainable economies.
According to...
CAN PLASTIC BAGS GO IN THE RECYCLING BIN? MONROE COUNTY’S RECYCLING COORDINATOR WEIGHS IN
Recycling plastic can be confusing, as not all recycling facilities accept the same materials.
In Monroe County, our recyclables are processed at Reuter’s Recycling Facility,...
SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAYS: CELEBRATE WITH PURPOSE
The holiday season is a time of joy, connection and giving, but it can also increase waste, energy consumption and environmental impact. By embracing...
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