KINGWOOD — The Preston County Waste Authority held a brief meeting Wednesday evening. Don Smith, who represents the Preston County Commission on the authority, discussed the possibility […]
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Get ready for the electronics recycling event
Newsroom@DominionPost.com The Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority, in partnership with PC Renewal, will hold an electronics (E-cycle) event from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at Sam’s Club, University Town […]
Mislabeling plastic as recyclable defeats the purpose
A bill passed last week by the California Legislature would ban manufacturers from putting the triangular chasing-arrows symbol, signifying that their plastic products and packaging are recyclable, […]
Council discusses E-cycling and trash
KINGWOOD — E-cycling and trash were the main topics of discussion at the Wednesday evening meeting of the Preston County Solid Waste Authority. Don Smith, who represents […]
DIY Clothes Hangers
BY ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com While the time for spring cleaning has passed, it’s never too late to organize and beautify storage spaces. If you want to update your […]
DIY: Upcycled Accessories
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com You’ve made the garden bucket caddy from last week, and you’re about to throw out the leftover small scraps of jeans — wait! You […]
DIY: Cork shoe mat
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Picture this — you come in from the rain, shoes dripping. You leave them near the door where they create a puddle that mixes […]
Catalytic converter thefts on the rise
Earlier this month, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office charged three people in a string of catalytic converter thefts around the county. Catalytic converters are designed to act […]
WVU aims to reuse, recycle
West Virginia University has continued to promote reducing, reusing and recycling on its campuses. WVU Sustainability Director Traci Knabenshue, provided an overview of how recycling and waste […]
WVU students discuss ways they reuse, recycle, repurpose
Students of West Virginia University are making efforts to reduce their plastic usage and educate themselves on recycling methods out of concern for the environment. Students said […]
