Nokia we_recycle campaign _RSA

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The goal of the take back campaign is as follows: for every old phone and accessory of any make and model that is donated Nokia aims to reduce the e-waste by safely recycling all these items. Up to 80 percent of Nokia mobile phones can be recycled and the remaining 20 percent is used to refuel the recycling process.

Waste Management acquiring Glacier Recycle
Waste Management of the Pacific Northwest has entered into an agreement to acquire Glacier Recycle. Waste Management officials said the acquisition will expand the company’s “green services” related to waste reduction, waste recovery and the processing of waste into new materials. …
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Government offices will close Thursday, Friday for holiday
Government offices are to be closed Thursday and Friday in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Closed will be offices in Alcoa, Blount County, Friendsville, Greenback, Louisville, Maryville, Rockford and Townsend.
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New plan for trash in Wichita: co-op for haulers
Curbside recycling, once-a-year bulky waste pick up and standard weekly trash service — all for a month on monthly Wichita water bills.
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