Single socks? Socks with holes too big to darn? Stained socks? Torn socks? We’ve all got some. While socks can be repurposed for fun things like sock puppets, rags, or hair ties, and natural fiber socks (wool, cotton, hemp) can be composted in your backyard, every household still has some socks they need to throw…
TVCR & CRC Launch Firewood Rescue Program With this snowy, cold winter hanging around longer than some had expected and household bills at historic highs, many people in the valley are struggling to make ends meet. At the same time, the building boom stayed strong and is ramping up for the summer months with a…
For many, January is a time to plan for the year ahead, make resolutions and start new habits. This may work for some, but I prefer to use January as a time to reflect on the previous year and recognize what worked, what can be improved for the year to come and what can…
The entire Board and Staff of TVCR were so excited to bring Trash Bash back to the Valley this year. The event has existed in one form or another for almost two decades and it never ceases to amaze! After a two year hiatus, we wondered if our Trashionistas were still out there, saving and hoarding all those non-recyclable materials that everyone hates to send to the landfill. Luckily, we had an outpouring of support from our entire community and even had a participant who worked on her outfit for almost six months – but more on that later.
On Oct. 22, models will hit the catwalk at Moose Creek Ranch in handmade haute couture fashioned from used coffee bags, newspaper, paper towel rolls, soda tabs, magazine inserts, and other items rescued from the trash can and elevated into art. Teton Valley Community Recycling is bringing back its signature fundraising event, the Trash Bash,…
As Teton Valley’s population continues to grow, the volume of trash appears to be growing at an even faster rate. Unsorted Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste strains the capacity of the Transfer Station and valuable materials end up being trucked to the Circular Butte landfill almost 90 miles away rather than recycled or reused. While…
It’s no mystery that Teton Valley is growing and that construction & demolition (C&D) material is flowing to the Transfer Station at an unprecedented rate. A recent Teton Valley News article reported on some of the problems created by the high volumes of unsorted C&D waste that is being brought to the Transfer Station during…
THANK YOU EARTH DAY COLLABORATORS, VOLUNTEERS, ENTERTAINERS, AND SUPPORTERS! With Earth Day 2022 behind us, my final event in my role as TVCR executive director, I wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to so many individuals and entities who continue to make Teton Valley such a special place to live. First off, thank yous…
MD Nursery and Landscaping in Driggs has a variety of sustainability programs to help reduce waste and be a role model in our community. Here are just a few that we love! New in 2022, the Very Important Bag (V.I.B.) Program: Customers can purchase bulk mulch, soil compost, sand and gravel in…
After almost 5 years of incredible leadership under Executive Director Iris Saxer, Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR) welcomes Angela Saggiomo to the role. Angela brings with her several years grant funding experience with national non-profit Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC). Having worked at the national level, she is eager to bring her knowledge and passion…