Spring Break is finally here, and while educators, kids and parents all over Gwinnett County have been counting down the days to some much-needed time off – Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful has been compiling a list of ways to enjoy an eco-friendly adventure close to home. Not everyone will be beach bound this April, but […]
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The numbers are in, and the 2015 Community Appearance Index clearly shows that Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful’s efforts are working throughout the county when it comes to fostering a cleaner, greener, more beautiful and more livable community. The Community Appearance Index is conducted annually by GCB to access community appearance issues and direct programs to
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With the advent of Spring each year, we all feel that undeniable urge to get outdoors to feel the sun on our face and the grass between our toes. Of course, many of us also feel the need to clean the inside and outside of our homes to shake off the dust following a long
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Donating gently used clothing is an excellent form of recycling! Here are several options throughout Gwinnett that accept donations of clothing, among other household items: Goodwill Industries (multiple locations) Salvation Army (multiple locations) American Kidney Service (multiple locations) ClothingDonations.org (pickup service) Nspire Outreach (pickup service) North Gwinnett Cooperative & Second Blessings Thrift Store (Duluth) Friends
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Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful’s Top 15 Recycling Search Terms for 2015 As we look ahead to another exciting new year, it’s always wise to take a glance back for lessons from the previous year. For instance, we recently learned that the following were among the Top 15 Search Terms on Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful’s Recycling
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It’s nearly that time again! The time of year when we cull together a list of New Year’s Resolutions we have every good intention of keeping that typically run the gamut from eating healthier and exercising more frequently to spending added quality time with friends and family and less time in front of the TV.
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At Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, we believe it’s our role to help guide, educate and motivate the people and businesses of Gwinnett to become better stewards of this community we all share. That belief is what led to the development of the ME (My Environment) Campaign with our partners at the Gwinnett County Board of
Welcome to Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful’s first installment of “Trim the Waste” – a blog series designed to provide you with tips on how to reduce, reuse and recycle in the various rooms of your home. We begin in one of the most popular rooms of the house. No matter what you call – restroom,
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Looking to enjoy a nice lunch or night out on the town? You may want to consider visiting one of these fine establishments that use fresh ingredients produced by local farmers: Graft Restaurant in Grayson Local Republic in Lawrenceville 1910 Public House in Lilburn Sidney’s Restaurant in Buford Ten Bistro in Peachtree Corners Got the
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When it comes to food waste, the United States of America gives new meaning to the phrase “The Land of Plenty.” According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans threw out more than 35 million tons of food in 2012. That’s three times MORE than we discarded just 50 years prior – and the statistics are
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