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Citizens Academy presents recycling outreach and glass-recycling proposals to city council
Summary
Two Citizens Academy groups presented outreach ideas and a glass-recycling proposal that would divert an estimated 3,900 tons of glass per year from local landfills; presenters suggested partnering with schools, civic groups and Anderson County or contracting with a vendor for local drop-off sites.
Two Citizens Academy groups presented projects to Oak Ridge City Council proposing ways to boost recycling participation and reinstate glass recycling.
The education group (presenter Anne Magal) focused on outreach and behavior-change strategies for residents who may be unfamiliar with current recycling rules, recommending school competitions, social-media content (short videos/TikTok), bill inserts and website updates to…
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