Directory of Teton Valley Repair Shops and Repair Vendors – 2021 (please submit any additions or corrections to tetonrecycling@gmail.com) Appliance Teton Appliance Repair – Andy Heffron, andy@purelybychance.com, 307-699-2947 Twin Creek Appliance – 208-354-4335 Auto All-American Tire & Brake – (Victor). 208-787-8473 CRASH – (Driggs) 208-787-9286 Driggs Tire – (Driggs) 208-354-3492 Grand Auto –…
Compost Culture: Critter Avoidance We definitely get asked the question, “How do I keep unwarranted critter visitations to my compost bin to a minimum?” So, below we’ve included a short list of proactive measures to keep local wildlife out of your compost. From choosing the bin’s location, to having proper material ratios, any of these…
We are so grateful to our friends at Sweet Hollow Farm in Victor for creating an option for community members who can’t have a backyard compost bin to drop off their kitchen scraps, keeping these valuable nutrients local instead of sending them to the landfill. Because Community Compost can quickly be ruined by a few…
What a strange year it has been! Here at TVCR, we’ve continued to plug away at Waste Reduction in spite of the curveballs and challenges the pandemic has thrown our way. We appreciate your continued support and your personal efforts to reduce waste in these difficult times. Read our 2020-21 Annual Impact Report to see…
TVCR to Give Away 500 Free Backyard Compost Bins & Food Waste Education SIGN UP FOR A FREE BIN OR WORKSHOP OR DOWNLOAD COMPOST INFO! Are you ready to make a small shift towards a more sustainable lifestyle? Do you want to save a lot of money on your annual trash bill? Tired of having…
Bags to Benches: TVCR Launches Plastic Film Recycling Initiative PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ACCEPTED PLASTICS IMAGES & NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS, PLUS DROP-OFF LOCATIONS AND HOURS. We all use way too many disposable plastic bags in our daily life, even if we diligently bring our own grocery bags and limit online shopping. Teton Valley Community…
New Library MakerSpace Opens to Public The Driggs branch of the Valley of the Tetons Library has doubled in size with the new addition being a dedicated MakerSpace available for the community to explore, learn, repair, and create with a variety of different media. For the…
Rethink your buying habits to reduce the waste you generate. 2021 is a great time to break the wasteful habits of impulse buying – both online and in-person. Remember, many returned items actually end up in the landfill. Before you buy Evaluate if you need it. Is it a need or a want? Consider the…
Our 2020 Online Fundraising Auction was a big success thanks to the great items donated by local business, the community members who bid on items, and our annual Business Sponsors who support us all year long. The Auction took place during the week leading up to “America Recycles Day”. Community engagement was high and we…
How to Upcycle Furniture: A Guide for Beginners Originally posted on Porch.com Guest post by Evan Dunn In today’s throwaway world, it’s more important than ever to reuse the things we already have in circulation. The process of upcycling involves taking something old or already used, and repurposing and revamping it into something even better.…