Our chapter’s collaboration with Johnson Space Center and University of Houston-Clear Lake to recycle flimsy plastic (a.k.a. plastic film) and earn a plastic composite bench from Trex was so successful that we plan to make this an ongoing volunteer opportunity. From April 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2022, the group collected more than 2,000 pounds of plastic film and earned 2 benches, with another on the way!
As GBAC-TMN volunteers, you can assist with this effort each week by:
~ dropping off your plastic film at Carbide Park or UHCL (during normal operating hours)
~ weighing plastic you’ve collected at your home and delivering it to a retail collection site
~ sorting and weighing the film at Carbide (Tuesdays or Thursdays)
~ picking up the film from Carbide (Tues. or Thurs.) or UHCL (Fridays) and delivering it to a retail collection site
~ Participating retail collection sites in our area are Kroger & Randall’s
We ask that you sign up ahead of time at this Signup Genius link so we know the slots are covered. Please email Sandy Parker or Emily Morris if you have trouble with Signup Genius. Once you have completed your volunteer shift, please fill out the Plastic Film Weight and Delivery form at this link (your response to Question 3 will allow you to add the weights, if required).
A recorded training PowerPoint explains how to volunteer for this program and can be viewed at this Zoom link.
The Green Team committee meets via Zoom on the 3rd Thursday each month at 6:30pm. If you would like more information about the Green Team or would like to join us, please contact Sandy Parker (847-903-7949) or Emily Morris (832-443-3617).