2024 Vol 18, Issue 1 February Gem Lake News

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Gem Lake News Page 3 of 8 Recycling in Gem Lake An online challenge is being hosted by Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties to engage residents in learning about plastic and committing to actions that help reduce plastic use. This year’s challenge will take place during the month of February 2024 and registration opened in January. Kickstart your plastic-free journey: Take the Plastic- Free Challenge Plastics can be a hassle – they create clutter and can be confusing to recycle – plus they contribute to litter, harm water and wildlife, and have largely unknown health impacts for us. Fortunately, there’s a lot we can do to help create a plastic-free world, from learning more about plastic waste and recycling to making simple swaps to advocating for changes in your community and sharing your story with others. Be part of the solution to reduce waste, protect water and wildlife, address climate change, and look after the health of ourselves and future generations by joining the Plastic-Free Challenge (tcplasticfree.ecochallenge.org). About the Plastic-Free Challenge The Plastic-Free Challenge is a month-long effort starting February 1 to reduce plastic consumption, especially single-use plastics, in ways that fit best in your lifestyle and have the most impact on reducing your footprint. Businesses, organizations, and community groups can also join the challenge as Plastic-Free Challenge partners. The challenge runs during the month of February 2024. Sign up opened on January 1. A reminder from Republic Services regarding the proper placement of carts in the winter. By now you all should have received the 2024 Recycling Collection Schedule from Republic Services. This schedule can also be found on Gem Lake’s website under Resources & Information → Trash and Recycling.