Today is Earth Day 2014

A day to learn how to recycle, "e-waste"

Natalie Hoffman, 2013 

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We are like trees, we need an environment that nourishes us and a safe space to grow. 

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In observance of Earth Day 2014, please take the time to recycle "e-wastes" to correct recycling centers. An "e-waste," is a term used to describe electronic materials (batteries, latex paint, vacuums, appliances, ink cartridges, computers, cell phones, televisions). Often broken, outdated, or an unwanted electronic item are discarded quickly after a few uses and replaced by a new electronic model. Therefore, vasts amount of "e-wastes" are dumped incorrectly into local landfills, local dumpsters or put on the street. When an "e-waste' are incorrectly thrown into America's landfills and incinerated in our neighborhoods, mercury, cadmium, and lead enter the environment. During a rainfall or when burned, the hazardous chemicals from the "e-waste" enter 

the nearby plants, wildlife, and eventually humans. 

In 2013, the United States produces over 50 million tons of e-waste. Of this, only 20-25% was safely recycled, therefore leaving a high 75% of e-waste dumped in local landfills. As a result of poor recycling habits of

 "e-waste", dangerous chemicals contaminated our water, air, livestock, and food supplies. By easily taking a few minutes to correctly dispose of unwanted electronics into e-waste recycling centers, you can help your community, local and global ecosystem stay safe from lead, mercury and cadmium contaminates.  

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Here at BuildaBridge, we educate the community of the importance of recycling and caring for the environment.

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Last Summer of 2013, Artology students or rather, "Artologists," explored the components of water health at a nearby creek. With a test- tube filled with stream water, food coloring and a clear bucket of water in hand, Artologists began to inquire what materials really make up our local water. Through scientific collection and water-testing,  Artologists discovered a number of necessary and quite unnecessary components within the stream water. Artologist's began to add drops of colored water to the clear bucket until the water matched the test tube from the local creek. Quickly, Artologists learned what chemicals, nutrients, materials do and 

do not belong in water health by analyzing local steam water samples. The colors within each Artologist's test tube offered a visual representation of the comparisons of water and how it is connected to surrounding communities. 

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We encourage you to collect unwanted electronic "e-wastes" and teach adults, children, friends and family the importance of disposing these items correctly to avoid polluting the Earth with hazordous chemicals. 

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Learn more about Artology 2014  and  register for summer fun!

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Artology 2014! 
July 7th - August 8th

 M-F * 9:00am - 4:00pm

*Before-Care: 8:30am * After-Care until 4:30pm *

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To find a local "e-waste" recycling center near you, click here.

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Bottle Up! Art From What We Have, Vivian N. Rowe and Charlene Melhorn, Artology 2013

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