Recycling Agricultural Plastics and Boat Wrap Throughout Minnesota in fields and at farm-sites, it is now commonplace to see agricultural feed stocks such as hay and silage, stored in long, undulating rows of white plastic or in bunkers covered in white plastic, often held in place by tires. Marinas and other locations around the state, feature storage lots filled with boats covered in bright blue or white plastic shrink film covers. Round or square bales of hay are wrapped in a plastic netting … [Read more...]
SPACC’s Event Sustainable Specialties And Reusing Resources was a Success!
On Wednesday, April 12th 2017, RAM's Executive Director, Brita Sailer, had the pleasure of Moderating the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce's Public Affairs Series Event titled Sustainable Specialties And Reusing Resources: The Business Of Recycling. The sold out event provided unique perspectives and insights from innovative women in the recycling industry. Pictures from the event can be found by clicking here. … [Read more...]
RAM’s Executive Director will be Moderating Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s Next Public Affairs Event April 12
Brita Sailer, RAM's Executive Director, will be moderating the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce next Public Affairs Series Event titled Sustainable Specialties And Reusing Resources: The Business Of Recycling, taking place on April 12, 2017 Hear from a panel of women in the recycling industry on their business models (how do they make money by recycling?) and the importance of sustainability. Jennifer Cavalier, Day Training and Habilitation Work & Recycling Manager for ProAct, Amanda … [Read more...]
Agricultural Plastic Recycling Begins in Minnesota
Our Executive Director, Brita Sailer, met with Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Dunbar to discuss the new agricultural plastic recycling program that was recently launched in Minnesota. Click here for the full story! … [Read more...]
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle this Holiday Season
Wondering what to do with your holiday wrapping paper, Christmas tree, or other seasonal items? See the information below to learn how to responsibly dispose of your items. *Information may vary depending on where you live and who your waste hauler is. St. Paul Bows and ribbons: Reuse! Christmas trees: Christmas trees can be taken to the Midway and Frank & Sims Yard Waste sites See Guide or below Midway 1943 Pierce Butler Rte Saint Paul, MN 55114 White Bear Township 5900 Sherwood … [Read more...]