CEP's purpose is to provide an environmentally sound, cost effective system of solid waste disposal for the citizens of the three member counties: Carteret, Craven and Pamlico.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
National Public Lands Day
On Saturday, September 28, you can bask in the tranquility of any national park for free, as part of National Public Lands Day.http://mentalfloss.com/article/600184/national-park-free-september-28 …
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Craven County Big Sweep on Sat. 10/5
- Craven County Big Sweep on Sat. 10/5. Volunteers meet at 9AM in the parking lot next to the Craven Government Building located at 406 Craven St. Supplies and cleaning area provided. For questions or more information call Tom Glasgow at the Cooperative Extension 252-633-1477.pic.twitter.com/SGa6S7pekY
Monday, September 23, 2019
Volunteers celebrate Estuaries Week
Volunteers celebrated #EstuariesWeek by cleaning up #MarineDebris at the #RachelCarsonReserve. Thanks to volunteers with @NCCoastalFed and @NCDEQ Division of Marine Fisheries for your hard work, and @APSounds for the ride! #iDidThis #NationalEstuariesWeekpic.twitter.com/mjkYr90bYY




Sunday, September 22, 2019
Litter Sweep NC
- NCDOTVerified account @NCDOTThe roots of
#LitterSweepNCcan be traced back to 1965 and the Federal Beautification Act. The Jan.-Feb. 1966 edition of Roadways magazine featured this cover image and profiled anti-litter programs & laws. You can be part of the Fall Litter Sweep > https://bit.ly/2PEV6Ya pic.twitter.com/s13N5Y7buS
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Burger King UK Reducing Environmental Impact
CNN
Burger King UK is removing plastic toys from kids' meals in a bid to reduce its environmental impact. The company was spurred to action after two young sisters launched a petition against plastic toys that was signed by more than half a million people.
Burger King UK is removing plastic toys from kids' meals in a bid to reduce its environmental impact. The company was spurred to action after two young sisters launched a petition against plastic toys that was signed by more than half a million people.
Friday, September 20, 2019
LEDs
City of New Bern Retweeted
ElectriCities of NCVerified account @ElectriCitiesNC 20h20 hours ago

Save BIG on home lighting costs! LEDs last YEARS longer than the competition while emitting less heat and using less energy. What a bright idea!
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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Rameses Recycles
UNC Sustainability Retweeted
#ThankfulThursday to @UNCRecycles & @UNCFacServ for service to the #Carolina Community. Every day is #GameDay for #RecyclingRight
Check their work after the last @TarHeelFootball #GameDay w #UNCROTC
https://twitter.com/uncrecycles/status/1170713331998646273?s=21 …
#RamesesRecycles changes:
https://twitter.com/goheels/status/1170438698422263808?s=21 …pic.twitter.com/LbFKPahSRi




Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Helping the Ocean

Do you have a favorite color? Maybe it's angel fish yellow or tang blue? The ocean is full of colors that we can help protect by taking small steps like reducing single-use items that could end up in our waterways.pic.twitter.com/mVmFWzeFks

Tuesday, September 17, 2019
UNC Three Zeros
- In this month's
#UNCThreeZeros newsletter: Save the date! The#UNC Three Zeros Day Celebration will be Oct. 7 in the Pit. Register for a#RecyclingRightUNC training and learn how to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost at Carolina. Read more at http://go.unc.edu/Ww58B .pic.twitter.com/W0nBkKj7rM
Monday, September 16, 2019
Zero Waste Wolfpack!!
NCSU WRR @NCStateRecycles
Another win for the #Wolfpack- both on and off the field! The Zero Waste Wolfpack was back on Sept. 7 with @packfootball game vs. Western Carolina. With the help of 39 volunteers, over 10,400 pounds of recycling and… https://www.instagram.com/p/B2eReOTnOLz/?igshid=1vubi0tk432vk …
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Switzerland hasn't had landfills since 2000

Switzerland hasn't had landfills since 2000. 50% of their municipal waste is recycled, and 50% is incinerated to produce electricity.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Burning Storm Debris
Public Radio East Retweeted
Check state/local regulations before you consider burning storm debris -- wherever you are!
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Happy Birthday Aquariums!!
NorthCarolinaEE liked
Happy Birthday to us! The North Carolina Aquariums opened #onthisday in 1976.
Originally called Marine Resources Centers, the facilities at Roanoke Island, Fort Fisher and Pine Knoll Shores were renamed the North Carolina Aquariums in Sept 1986. @NCAquariumatPKS @NCAquariumFFpic.twitter.com/ZEPIMkD9eT





Cameras and Illegal Dumping

Monday, September 9, 2019
Paper cups gone at UNC!
UNC Sustainability liked
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TODAY IS THE DAY!
Thank you all SO much for being a part of our movement to become more sustainable! With paper cups gone, we will save 500,000 cups from being thrown out this year! Go Heels! And FYI - you can bring ANY cup into the dining halls to refill! 




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North Carolina's wild horses

North Carolina's wild horses are safe -- after riding out #HurricaneDorian https://mnatu.re/2Ls4ywT pic.twitter.com/XUNiKByDce

Friday, September 6, 2019
Do 1 Green Thing

Do 1 Green Thing when you dine out - bring your own “doggie bags”. New CA Law allows it.
Thursday, September 5, 2019
EPA ABC RRR
- Ready to go
#BackToSchool? Want to learn your ABC’s and about the#3Rs? Here are some resources for students and educators on how to reduce, reuse and recycle. https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reduce-reuse-recycle-resources-students-and-educators …#BackToSchool2019pic.twitter.com/NpZQkFf95P
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Marriott Hotels are reducing single use plastics
Waste360 @Waste360
To reduce single-use plastic, @Marriott hotels are continuing to move to larger bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash in guestroom showers. http://bit.ly/2NA6nut pic.twitter.com/u9lzZH5Rys

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Hasbro will begin phasing out plastic


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