From The Poarch Creek
Atmore, Ala. –
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has been working with the City of Brewton for several years to grow a healthy relationship for both environmental education and active recycling efforts. “This valuable investment will give us the opportunity to continue to improve waste material management in our communities, and greatly enhance our recycling abilities,” said Yank Lovelace, Mayor of Brewton.
“Through this grant, we will be able to conduct a recycling feasibility and sustainability study to make improvements needed, provide education and outreach, as well as increase community recycling by providing more community recycling containers,” said Kristi Weatherford, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Director of Environmental Programs. She continued, “We are excited to continue our work with local partners like the City of Brewton, in growing a healthy relationship for both environmental education and active recycling efforts.”
The success of this partnership has resulted in the City of Brewton being eligible for grant funding through ADEM, while the Poarch Band of Creek Indians was able to accomplish the same efforts through federal funding. This partnership was recognized at a statewide meeting to showcase the values of cooperative recycling efforts within Alabama.
Currently, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Recycling program, located at 4447 Hwy 21 South, Atmore, AL, accepts a variety of materials from the community including, paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, as well as electronics, appliances, light bulbs, household batteries, ink cartridges, and toner.
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