tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29774939.post1592450937594903317..comments2023-07-20T10:16:46.141-04:00Comments on TheGreenMiles.com: Green Living Challenge #5: RecyclingTheGreenMileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774630689123316690noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29774939.post-78517815330059046162008-01-04T13:18:00.000-05:002008-01-04T13:18:00.000-05:00Miles,While easy access to basic recycling is sure...Miles,<BR/>While easy access to basic recycling is surely worth focusing on, some of us in single family homes would like to take things a step further and recycle plastics other than type 1 and 2 necked bottles. Having done some internet research I haven't found any recycling outlet for this refuse. Have you heard of any options? I'm storing these other plastics up at the moment, but wold like to give them a proper disposal eventually. <BR/><BR/>BTW, I just came across your blog in my search for the plastics answer and it's great. I'll surely be back.<BR/><BR/>-bryonBryon Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03145211090529511625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29774939.post-2618898885247804832007-10-15T18:15:00.000-04:002007-10-15T18:15:00.000-04:00JP, the first thing you should do is ask the manag...JP, the first thing you should do is ask the manager. Servers generally don't know and don't care (especially at Bailey's, but that's another story). If their lack of recycling makes you inclined to change your spending habits, let them know that. If they DO recycle, let them know you'll be back and bring your friends.<BR/><BR/>Big picture, I'd contact the County Board at countyboard@arlingtonva.us and let them know you'd like to see the county do more to encourage businesses to recycle.The Green Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03465981178255092017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29774939.post-84532528075531757202007-10-15T17:31:00.000-04:002007-10-15T17:31:00.000-04:00Miles -- I had a similar bar experience at the Bai...Miles -- I had a similar bar experience at the Bailey's in Ballston this Saturday when we went for a little college football action. The server informed us it was basically miller lite day, so cheap as I am, I went for their deal: five bottles for 15 bucks. <BR/><BR/>Halfway through the third bottle my wife and I saw they were throwing empties from other tables into the trash. I asked the server about it...she responded that they throw all their trash down the chute and that "maybe" someone from the mall sorts it. Doubtful if you ask me. <BR/><BR/>Any advice on taking action apart from drinking draft beer and asking managers if they recycle their glass? <BR/><BR/>I checked the arlington county website and all businesses are required to recycle the two items they use most -- I'm guessing that for restaurants it would be cardboard and kitchen grease. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with getting your green condo to get recycling bins...<BR/><BR/>http://www.arlingtonva.us/<BR/>Departments/EnvironmentalServices/<BR/>swd/CommercialRecyclingPlan.aspxJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18426904191439454610noreply@blogger.com