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August
2008
Keep Cobb Beautiful Welcomes newest sponsor!
KCB welcomed back Beneficial Finance, as a returning Gold Level Sponsor. They presented a check for $2,500 to be used for the continuing
environmental education of students and residents of Cobb. Employees from two area branches came out to Heritage Park to show their support
for KCB.
Donning work gloves, and various yard tools, some of the volunteers headed out to the trail to cut back previte (an invasive bush
that grows out of control in the area.) and do general cleanup. Others grabbed litter getters and trash bags and took to the streets and
parking lots to do a thorough cleaning.
Keep Cobb Beautiful is excited to have Beneficial join their growing list of supporters! For information about how your company or organization can be involved, go to kcb.cobbcountyga.gov/sponsor.htm.
Keep Cobb Beautiful looking for Associate Board Members
High School Juniors, Seniors or college undergrads are invited to apply for the KCB Associate Board Member positions with Keep Cobb Beautiful.
It is a great opportunity to explore the benefits of working with non-profit organization to educate, beautify and uplift the environment. This program gives students hands on experience in implementing programming, hosting events and assisting volunteers in creating an impact within Cobb County .
As an Associate Board Member, they will be eligible to sit on KCB's various committees, help organize and run KCB events, and have the opportunity to represent Keep Cobb Beautiful at luncheons, receptions and award ceremonies. Associate Board Members will have moderate authority and assist with outreach to local civic groups and schools. These are just many of the exciting opportunities that the position provides in addition to being an excellent highlight on a resume.
If you or a student you know would like to apply for the program, please complete the attached application form and submit it to our offices by Friday, September 5th,2008. You may submit your completed application in one of two ways:
To apply go to: kcb.cobbcountyga.gov/AssociateBoardMember.htm
Exciting Opportunity for Educators in Cobb
Through a partnership with Cobb County Schools, Keep Cobb Beautiful (KCB) hosts an environmental Earth Fair that provides opportunities
for these schools to participate in the many environmental education programs that KCB offers.
On Tuesday , October 7, 2008 from 4:30 - 7:00p.m., at the Cobb Civic Center , Keep Cobb Beautiful will host the fourth annual Earth Fair.
The Earth Fair will consist of exhibits hosted by many local nonprofit organizations and businesses that provide environmental education programs for the classroom. This event will enable representatives from your school to speak directly with these organizations and gather information on programs that are of interest to your school. The Georgia Forestry Commission, Parks and Recreation, Adopt A Stream, Pollution Prevention Assistance Division, and The Clean Air Campaign are a few of the groups that will take part.
You will also be able to find out about and register for the Green School project, a classroom initiative for environmental programs that aligns with state and national curriculum standards.
All principals, PTA presidents, PTA Environmental Chairs, and school representatives from each Cobb County School will be invited to attend.
Register to attend at kcb.cobbcountyga.gov/tab2005.htm. You must pre register as a representative from your school to attend. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, September 30, 2008.
DID YOU KNOW?
Waste Management offers another Recycling Option for CFL bulbs and Batteries
For the environmental steward in everyone, recycling certain items just got easier. With gas prices still high, easier just might be better, too. All you'll need is a computer and a mailbox.
Waste Management Inc. this week launched an online service where consumers can order prepaid-postage kits for disposing of compact fluorescent light bulbs and batteries. With incandescent bulbs set to be retired from store shelves in 2012, that means 4 billion CFLs will be in use in the near future. And that's a lot of mercury that could end up in landfills when the bulbs burn out, Waste Management spokesperson JoAnn Birrell said.
"It's an easy, safe and convenient way to dispose of them," Birrell said. "We need to protect the environment."
The system works as easy as it sounds. For about $15, customers can visit www.thinkgreenfromhome.com and order recycling kits for either CFLs or batteries. Each kit can hold 15 bulbs or 4 pounds of batteries. When the packages are full, customers seal them and mail them. Birrell said Waste Management eventually plans to offer the service for small electronics devices as well.
"Communities across Georgia are becoming increasingly aware of the 2012 deadline for the use of CFLs and the need to properly dispose of CFLs, batteries and other electronic waste," spokesman Rich Cochrane said. "The Think Green From Home program makes recycling this waste as safe and convenient as possible."
Keep Cobb Beautiful Welcomes newest sponsor!
KCB welcomed back Beneficial Finance, as a returning Gold Level Sponsor. They presented a check for $2,500 to be used for the continuing
environmental education of students and residents of Cobb. Employees from two area branches came out to Heritage Park to show their support
for KCB. Donning work gloves, and various yard tools, some of the volunteers headed out to the trail to cut back previte (an invasive bush
that grows out of control in the area.) and do general cleanup. Others grabbed litter getters and trash bags and took to the streets and
parking lots to do a thorough cleaning.
Keep Cobb Beautiful is excited to have Beneficial join their growing list of supporters! For information about how your company or organization can be involved, go to kcb.cobbcountyga.gov/sponsor.htm.
Keep Cobb Beautiful looking for Associate Board Members
High School Juniors, Seniors or college undergrads are invited to apply for the KCB Associate Board Member positions with Keep Cobb Beautiful.
It is a great opportunity to explore the benefits of working with non-profit organization to educate, beautify and uplift the environment. This program gives students hands on experience in implementing programming, hosting events and assisting volunteers in creating an impact within Cobb County .
As an Associate Board Member, they will be eligible to sit on KCB's various committees, help organize and run KCB events, and have the opportunity to represent Keep Cobb Beautiful at luncheons, receptions and award ceremonies. Associate Board Members will have moderate authority and assist with outreach to local civic groups and schools. These are just many of the exciting opportunities that the position provides in addition to being an excellent highlight on a resume.
If you or a student you know would like to apply for the program, please complete the attached application form and submit it to our offices by Friday, September 5th,2008. You may submit your completed application in one of two ways:
- By fax:
770-528-2504 - By mail to:
Keep Cobb Beautiful, Inc.
Associate Board Member Program
1897 County Services Parkway
Marietta , GA 30008
To apply go to: kcb.cobbcountyga.gov/AssociateBoardMember.htm
Exciting Opportunity for Educators in Cobb
Through a partnership with Cobb County Schools, Keep Cobb Beautiful (KCB) hosts an environmental Earth Fair that provides opportunities
for these schools to participate in the many environmental education programs that KCB offers.
On Tuesday , October 7, 2008 from 4:30 - 7:00p.m., at the Cobb Civic Center , Keep Cobb Beautiful will host the fourth annual Earth Fair.
The Earth Fair will consist of exhibits hosted by many local nonprofit organizations and businesses that provide environmental education programs for the classroom. This event will enable representatives from your school to speak directly with these organizations and gather information on programs that are of interest to your school. The Georgia Forestry Commission, Parks and Recreation, Adopt A Stream, Pollution Prevention Assistance Division, and The Clean Air Campaign are a few of the groups that will take part.
You will also be able to find out about and register for the Green School project, a classroom initiative for environmental programs that aligns with state and national curriculum standards.
All principals, PTA presidents, PTA Environmental Chairs, and school representatives from each Cobb County School will be invited to attend.
Register to attend at kcb.cobbcountyga.gov/tab2005.htm. You must pre register as a representative from your school to attend. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, September 30, 2008.
DID YOU KNOW?
Waste Management offers another Recycling Option for CFL bulbs and Batteries
For the environmental steward in everyone, recycling certain items just got easier. With gas prices still high, easier just might be better, too. All you'll need is a computer and a mailbox.
Waste Management Inc. this week launched an online service where consumers can order prepaid-postage kits for disposing of compact fluorescent light bulbs and batteries. With incandescent bulbs set to be retired from store shelves in 2012, that means 4 billion CFLs will be in use in the near future. And that's a lot of mercury that could end up in landfills when the bulbs burn out, Waste Management spokesperson JoAnn Birrell said.
"It's an easy, safe and convenient way to dispose of them," Birrell said. "We need to protect the environment."
The system works as easy as it sounds. For about $15, customers can visit www.thinkgreenfromhome.com and order recycling kits for either CFLs or batteries. Each kit can hold 15 bulbs or 4 pounds of batteries. When the packages are full, customers seal them and mail them. Birrell said Waste Management eventually plans to offer the service for small electronics devices as well.
"Communities across Georgia are becoming increasingly aware of the 2012 deadline for the use of CFLs and the need to properly dispose of CFLs, batteries and other electronic waste," spokesman Rich Cochrane said. "The Think Green From Home program makes recycling this waste as safe and convenient as possible."
A member of the Keep America Beautiful System, Keep Cobb Beautiful, Inc. is funded by the Cobb County Government,
recycling revenues, and private contributions. Keep Cobb Beautiful, Inc. is a 501-c3 non-profit organization.