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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Fall is Mulch and Compost Season

Sep 30, 2024 12:05PM

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste offers several types of mulch and organic compost for use on plants and yards and answers some common questions

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Sustain Charlotte to Hold 10th Annual Biketoberfest

Sep 30, 2024 11:37AM

Sustain Charlotte will hold its 10th annual Biketoberfest on October 27

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Navigating Real Estate Amidst a Surge in Separations and Divorces

Aug 30, 2024 09:35AM

Rather than seeking complete independence, former spouses are actively involved in each other’s housing decisions for their children’s benefit.

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Recycle a Good Time This Summer

Jul 31, 2024 09:56AM

Besides the six items you can recycle curbside, Mecklenburg Solid Waste shares some seasonal items you can bring to any Mecklenburg County full-service recycling center all year long

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Recycle the Runway 2024 Winners

May 30, 2024 08:56PM

Recycle the Runway 2024, was held on April 20, at North Lake Mall in Charlotte, celebrating a decade of combining fashion innovation with environmental consciousness

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Eight Winners at the 2024 Sustain Charlotte Awards

May 30, 2024 08:33PM

Sustain Charlotte honored eight winners at their 2024 Sustain Charlotte Awards celebration and fundraiser at the Revelry in Camp North End on April 24

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Ekologicall is Among Vendors at Ballantyne Farmers Market

May 30, 2024 07:44PM

Ekologicall, Charlotte zero waste and refill shop since 2019, will be one of the local 30 vendors of the Ballantyne Farmers Market in Brixham Park

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Secure Paper Shred Season in Charlotte

Mar 30, 2024 01:20PM

Social security numbers, accounting information, aged tax filings and other sensitive data should not make it into the hands of dubious people or systems

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - The Wonderful World of Mulch and Compost

Jan 31, 2024 09:31AM

Mecklenburg County makes compost and mulch products from local yard debris like grass, leaves and tree materials

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - It's Cart Sticker Time!

Dec 01, 2023 02:11PM

The stickers clearly show what should go inside the recycling cart and contain a QR code that connects to WipeOutWaste.com for more information

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Wood Furniture Scorecard Rates Responsible Business Practices

Dec 01, 2023 10:00AM

The nonprofits Sustainable Furnishings Council, located in North Carolina, and National Wildlife Federation Release the 2023 Wood Furniture Scorecard

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Gastonia's Organic Marketplace is WholeFoods Magazine’s 2023 Retailer of the Year

Oct 31, 2023 10:24AM

The store, also celebrating its 30th anniversary, has recently been renovated and offers high-quality nutritional supplements, bulk foods, home goods, beauty products, pet products, wine, and beer, with many of them locally sourced

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Claudia Ricciardone, Owner of Claudia Josephine Design, with Minimalist Design Techniques for Maximum Impact

Oct 31, 2023 09:31AM ● By Claudia Ricciardone

We all know what it’s like to live with too much stuff: overwhelming and overstimulating

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Claudia Josephine Design Accepting New Clients

Oct 31, 2023 09:31AM

Claudia Ricciardone, founder and Lead Designer at Claudia Josephine Design serving Charlotte and surrounding areas, is accepting a limited number of new clients for full-service, large interior design projects to begin in 2024

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Jordan Peschek, Nurse and Senior Solar Tech, on Why Rooftop Solar Now

Oct 03, 2023 01:14PM ● By Jordan Peschek

Though no form of energy is completely clean, solar energy is at the top of the list of options for homeowners

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - It's Fall-Do I Need Mulch or Compost?

Sep 29, 2023 04:43PM

Do I Need Mulch or Compost for My Plants or Yard? What is the Difference Between the Two?

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - How Can I Get Litter Collected Along My Roadside?

Jul 31, 2023 05:34PM

We don’t like litter either, so we definitely want to help make it go away

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