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Discovery Day at Freshkills Park

DATE: SEPTEMBER 15TH

TIME: 11 AM - 4 PM

LOCATION: FRESHKILLS PARK [350 Wild Avenue] 

 

ABOUT

Do you like running and jogging? Do you want to spend the day outdoors? Do you and your family love to hike? Do you want to take a step outside of your home for a day's adventure? 

Well, then go to Freshkills Park on September 8th - one of the biggest parks in Staten Island! It is usually closed to the public, so go enjoy a day of the fresh breeze as the park is opened to the public for this special day! There will be hundreds of acres and miles of trails open for jogging, running, hiking, touring, etc! If you want to spend a day out in the sun to get your daily dose of exercise, why not stop by? 

 

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RECYCLING TODAY

In today's day and age Recycling has become central to everyday waste disposal. We have recycling bins in every home, restaurant, store or other facility all across the country. Although the idea of the three R's (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) has become prevalent in today's society, some individuals are still unfamiliar with the whole concept and what to and what not to recycle. Recycling Laws are different to various types of facilities across the city ranging from Residents, Apartment Duplexes, Schools and Businesses.

RECYCLING BASICS

WHAT TO RECYCLE

  • Metal

    • metal cans (soup, pet food, empty aerosol cans, empty paint cans, etc.)
    • aluminum foil and foil products (wrap and trays)
    • metal caps and lids
    • household…

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Solar energy is the newest trend happening now. People are starting to invest in solar panels for their house. If you are reading this article you  might be deciding on whether or not to hop on the band wagon with them. Tom Crimmins Realty would like to help you make this decision. Let's start off by explaining what solar energy is. Solar energy converts energy from the sun into electrical energy we can use to power our homes, or at least semi power our homes. It's a great way to recycle energy, but might not be for everyone. Here are some pros and cons about solar energy.

The Pros

Environmentally friendly- Converting the sun's energy into electrical energy is a clean process in which no fumes or other unwanted gases are emitted into the earth as an…

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