Monday, September 8, 2008

"Be The Change"--Recyclefest 2008: Teaching Kids to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle


The new Keep Moore County Beautiful slogan is: "Think Globally. Act Locally." I created this slogan and the campaign to back it up for the Keep America Beautiful affiliate because in order to save the planet we will have to do our part here at home! The Recyclefest at our local Wal-mart was designed to offer electronic recycling and paper-shredding for sensitive documents, and to offer information as to how a household can do their part to save the world.
My job at the event was to run the KMCB booth (in the 90-degree sun!) and make sure that everyone got information on Moore County's recycling program. We also had gifts for the kids and visits from Truman the Dragon, The Anti-Litter Ladybug and Dottie the Recycled Bottle. The kids LOVED it! What a blast! Over 200 kids passed through our booth in 4 hours...and my lovely daughter got to play The Anti-litter Ladybug! Too cute!
YES, it was hot out there! YES, it was a busy day. And YES, I could've been at home in the air-conditioning, or even inside the Walmart shopping. However, if we are going to save the planet we have to start right here at home...and I love Moore County, the place I call home!

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