The M.e.t.

metadmin — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:26:22 +0000

The 2013 Spring Compost Contest was held on Saturday, May 4, at the Cherry Street Farmers’ Market and it was a hit! We had a total of 11 entries even though the morning turned out to be a pretty cold and rainy day.

This is of our First Place winner, James Wineinger, who is the Executive Director at Crossroads Clubhouse! We had 3 judges base their results on look, feel and smell. We have to say, it was a tough competition this year – it was hard for the to agree on the top winner!

Our Second Place winner was Eldon Eisenach and our Third Place winner was Diane Lance. The Best Recipe winner was Richard Bennett. Congratulations to all of our competitors, it was a fun morning!

Tulsa’s Best Composter

metadmin — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:12:15 +0000

Golden Shovel Awarded To Tulsa’s Best Composter

Posted: May 05, 2013 10:33 AM CDT
Updated: May 05, 2013 1:40 PM CDT
Dee Duren, NewsOn6.com

TULSA, Oklahoma -Not all dirt is created equal, and the only way to decide who has the best is with the Cherry Street Farmer’s Market second annual “compost competition.”The Metropolitan Environmental Trust, Tulsa Master Gardeners and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service got down and dirty to crown the “Green Country Master of Composting” on Saturday.

James gardens at “Crossroads Clubhouse” where they grow their own produce for a non-profit meal program.

Ten people bagged up a sample of their compost mixture. They say composting isn’t only good for the earth, but for your garden too.

“It just takes an extra effort at the front end and a decision to not put it into the garbage, not put it back into the landfill,” said composter James Wineiger. “Even things like newspaper and office paper, we shred all that and put it right into our compost and mix that in as well.”

They chose the winner based on smell, look and feel. The winner walked home with some nice gift cards and the golden shovel.

Newson6.com Story

Think Outside the Dumpster

metadmin — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:27:19 +0000

Think Outside the Dumpster presented by Michael Patton

metadmin — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:15:59 +0000

The amount of batteries we collect at our biannual Pollutant Collection Event is wonderful! The M.e.t. is happy to collect them to create a safer city. But did you know that we accept all types of batteries 365 days a year, at all of our centers? Just bring them to one of the 12 M.e.t. Recycling Centers and know that they are being recycled properly!

2013 Compost Contest

metadmin — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:45:23 +0000

Compost contest and bin sale at Cherry Street Farmers’ Market, May 4

Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 9:00 am
From Staff Reports | http://catoosatimes.com

The Metropolitan Environmental Trust, along with Tulsa Master Gardeners and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service are holding the 2013 Spring Compost Contest from 7-9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Cherry Street Farmers’ Market.

This is an exciting event where Tulsans bring their own dirt to be judged by the masters of composting.

Anyone is free to submit a sample of their compost in a cut-off milk jug or small container without a name on it. Submit entries from 7-9 a.m. at The M.e.t. and Tulsa Master Gardeners Booth.

Please include an index card with the ingredients of the compost. Judges will consider the look, feel and smell of the dirt. The winners will be announced at 10 a.m.

The first place winner with receive a $50 household membership to the Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden, a $25 gift card to Southwood Nursery and Landscape, and a gold shovel.

The Best Recipe winner will receive a $25 gift card to Sam’s Club and a gold shovel. Second Place will receive a silver shovel and Third Place will receive a Bronze shovel.

Along with the contest there will be Garden Gourmet Compost Bins sold at the discounted price of $45. Citizens can purchase these composters from 7-11 a.m. during the Farmers’ Market at 15th and Rockford, next to the Coffee House on Cherry Street. The M.e.t. is able to offer these bins at a reduced rate thanks to the city of Tulsa providing financial assistance.

Catoosa Times Article

metadmin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:41:14 +0000

The M.e.t.’s Executive Director, Recycle Michael Patton, visited Channing Day School on Earth Day, April 22. The young students learned all about recycling as well as receiving fun educational materials like coloring books and recycled blue jean pencils. The students shared that they are working to put the 3 R’s to use; Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!

Enviro Expo

metadmin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:28:22 +0000

KTUL.com – Tulsa, Oklahoma – News, Weather

Go Green

metadmin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:24:10 +0000

Go Green With Spring, Enviro Expo

Posted: Apr 17, 2013 5:51 AM CDT
Updated: Apr 17, 2013 5:54 AM CDT
Posted by: Kim Jackson

The Metropolitan Environmental Trust is inviting you to go green with spring. This year is the 15th annual Enviro Expo. But it is also a chance for you to continue becoming more environmentally aware and responsible.

For instance, Americans use 25 billion styrofoam cups every year. One aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for three years. At the M.E.T. recycling centers, they say Tulsans are doing much better with recycling.

The M.E.T. is pushing the idea of recycling, not any particular item. The goal is to help celebrate the Earth with activities. The M.E.T. says since the new recycling cart program with the city of Tulsa, people are reaching deep, and bringing all kinds of recyclables.

The M.E.T centers take all kinds of things that you cannot put into your home recycling bin. They accept all kinds of batteries, cooking oil and even motor oil from your car.

“We get 20 thousand gallons of oil. One gallon of oil can contaminate a million gallons of water, which is what household will use in ten years,” said Michael Patton, executive director of the M.E.T.

The Enviro Expo happens at the Main Mall in downtown Tulsa today, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will have booths and plenty of experts to help you become more environmentally aware.

Ch. 8 News

metadmin — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:12:22 +0000

Throughout the year, the M.e.t. works with volunteers who want to learn about recycling and sustainability. These are two of our great volunteers form our 2013 Spring Fairgrounds Pollutant Collection event.

We host a variety of collection events from tire and medicine to appliances and mercury collection events!

Get Rid of Waste

metadmin — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:41:13 +0000

Get Rid Of Household Pollutants

Posted: Apr 13, 2013 11:53 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 13, 2013 11:53 PM CDT

Posted by: Jennifer Cope, Assignment Editor - email

Midtown -

It’s time for spring cleaning and the Tulsa Metropolitan Environmental Trust is offering a place to get rid of toxic household items.

This weekend at the Tulsa Fairgrounds, you can drop off cleaners, yard-care products, pesticides, medication and more.

Latex paint will not be accepted.

Volunteers will be set up at Gate 7 just off 15th St. Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Workers are expecting up to 2000 cars over the weekend, so they are asking for patience as they work.

Channel 8 Article