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2022 America Recycles Day Heroes Nomination Form
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New Years Cleanout
Are you cleaning out your living space as a New Years Resolution? Follow this series to see how you can reduce your impact on the planet this year. Topics will include specific item disposal along with eco-friendly cleaners. The series will begin on January 1, 2022. Happy cleaning! Technology Recycling If you have left over technology, please …
2021 Green Gift Ideas
This holiday season choose to not only go green, but also local. Not only are all of these gift ideas friendly to the planet, they are also all made in Oklahoma. From toys, scents, and more, you are bound to find a gift you will love to give this year while knowing you are doing your part to protect the …
Celebrate America Recycles Day with us on November 15th
What is America Recycles Day? America Recycles Day is a national holiday dedicated to celebrating recycling in the United States. As recycling became more popular during the ’80s and ’90s, people began to recognize its importance. The first nationally recognized America Recycles Day was on November 15, 1997. Twenty-four years later, our message is the same: buy recycled products and …
Sustainable Halloween Tip: Drop off your pumpkins and candy wrappers at our centers!
Halloween is a fun holiday for kids and adults alike. Who doesn’t love pumpkin patch visits, Halloween movie marathons, and candy? Unfortunately, it can be hard to enjoy all of our favorite Halloween activities AND be sustainable. We want to make it a little easier for you to be environmentally-friendly this holiday by collecting pumpkins and candy wrappers at our …
We’re hiring: Social Media & Outreach Intern!
Job Description: Social Media & Outreach Intern About us: The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.) is a non-profit governmental trust that promotes environmental responsibility by providing environmental education to the public and hosting awareness and special collection events. It also collaborates with member communities to develop, deliver, and support environmental programs and services that follow regulatory compliance, teach sound environmental practices, and reduce the …
Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 23rd
According to the Oklahoma Adult Prescription Survey, over 3 in 4 Tulsa County adults do not dispose of unused prescriptions properly (2020). Old prescription medications can be dangerous and must be disposed of properly to protect our health and environment. Unintentional drug overdose and contamination to our waterways are growing concerns in Oklahoma; both are consequences to improper medication disposal. …
BA Trash Bash & Recycling Rally – October 23rd, 9 AM – 3 PM
Broken Arrow Trash Bash & Recycling Rally – October 23rd from 9 AM – 3 PM Trash Bash is back, and better than ever! The Trash Bash community litter collection event returns this fall during the week of Oct. 17. The community clean-up is hosted by the City of Broken Arrow, Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful (KBAB), and The Metropolitan Environmental …
Tire Recycling Event at the Tulsa Zoo – October 2nd
On Saturday, October 2nd, The M.e.t. and the North Tulsa Community Coalition (NTCC) are hosting a free drive-thru Tire Recycling Event at the Tulsa Zoo (6421 E 36th St N) from 8 am to 1 pm. Participants can bring up to 10 tires per person. Wheels and rims must be removed beforehand. Tractor tires will not be accepted. No commercial …
Smoke Alarm & Fire Extinguisher Collection Event – Sept 25th
Most people know to check their smoke detector batteries at least twice a year, typically at daylight savings time changes. However, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), replacement of the entire detector should occur at least every 10 years. Fire extinguishers should be periodically replaced to ensure proper usage. Additionally, smoke detectors should not be placed in the …