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Are you concerned
about recycling, natural resources and a healthier environment? The
regional Master Recycler course is making its once-a-year visit to
Clackamas County in spring 2019. The class provides a hands-on opportunity
to learn about recycling and waste reduction -- and participants use the
knowledge to make an immediate positive difference in the community.
Offered only three
times a year, this eight-week class meets once a week in the evening and
twice on Saturdays for half-day field trips. The spring session will start
Wednesday, April 3, and run for eight consecutive Wednesdays, at Clackamas
County’s Development Services Building, 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City.
The popular course
includes two field trips and instruction in topics such as recycling
processes, composting, alternatives to hazardous household products,
thoughtful consumption and green building. The course is a blend of
presentations by professionals in the field, peer group discussion and
project development.
Participants agree
to attend all classes and field trips and, after completing the course, put
their skills to work to help others conserve natural resources by
volunteering 30 hours of public outreach. Master Recyclers work at
information booths at community events, provide presentations in the
community, work on original projects and inspire their neighbors and
co-workers.
A $50 fee covers
course materials. Limited scholarships are available. For more details and
to apply, visit www.masterrecycler.org.
Registration closes Wednesday, March 6 at noon.
The regional
Master Recycler Program is administered by the City of Portland Bureau of
Planning and Sustainability, and sponsored by Metro, the City of Portland,
Clackamas County, Washington County, the Oregon Department of Environmental
Quality and Recycling Advocates.
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