This story is about Peggy Whitlow Ratcliff. She is the founder of Live Thrive. It was originally a pop-up hazardous waste collection event. The event grew into something much larger. From her initial need to dispose of harmful garden pesticides to the launch of the Center For Hard To Recycle Materials (CHaRMed), the nonprofit organization has grown into 2 recycling and collection locations. And CHaRM draws thousands of residents who want to make a difference in their neighborhoods, towns, and cities.
Being an avid recycler and environmentalist, I was excited to learn of CHaRM 5 years ago. CHaRM recycles nearly everything. This includes plastics #1-6, textiles, electronics, and styrofoam. They also recycle cardboard, paint, mixed paper, and aluminum. Metal, glass, straws, plastic eating utensils, and more are also accepted!
Read the original article on City Lifestyle. What about starting a CHaRM in your town or city?
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