Some people, when compelled to take action regarding a specific issue, will demonstrate or protest. Others, like the Earth Poets, take action with words.
On April 18 and 19 the Earth Poets will be joined by various musicians at the Urban Ecology Center and the Coffee House to address environmental issues, and call people to action through their poetry and lyrics.
Q: Sometimes my dog’s poop gets lost in the snow before I can pick it up – especially when there are several feet of snow in the yard or next to the sidewalk. Is it OK to let this biodegrade into the grass when the snow melts?
Q: You wrote about compact fluorescents previously, but what about the big, long fluorescent lightbulbs? Can we recycle those at our local hazardous waste drop off too?
The Question:
What is your strategy to coordinate a plan for the Hometown development site at the east end of the North Avenue bridge?
There are three powerful stakeholders in this issue: Mandel, the developer; the East North Avenue BID; and the community groups gathered under the Milwaukee River Work Group who have a zoning proposal before the Council that impacts future development.
Q: I am getting a new computer for the new school year. Is it OK to throw away my old computer and other computer accessories?
A: Absolutely not. Computers, computer accessories, and other electronics have loads of heavy metals, gases and other toxic substances including arsenic, barium and mercury that should be reclaimed by an authorized computer recycler and kept out of landfills. Older computer monitors and televisions are particularly harmful to our environment because of the lead they contain.
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