In December the competition heated up in the 
Waste Management Think Green Recycling Challenge. Our Friday North* volunteers organized a record 11 outreach activities last month, but the Tuesday South route, represented by West Seattle JuNo, matched us with 11 of their own.
The Recycling Challenge is a contest sponsored by Waste Management for the 10 Seattle neighborhoods it services with residential waste pickup. Of those 10, the neighborhood route that reduces its garbage per household the most from October 2013 – March 2014 as compared to a year earlier will win $25,000 to award to local non-profits.
Friday North is currently tied in the primary challenge of reducing pounds of garbage per household, as published in the most recent Challenge neighborhood standings.
Neighborhoods can also win money (to distribute to non-profits) simply by participating in outreach events. $2,000 per month is awarded to the route that takes part in the most events. In case of a tie, the outreach prize is split. Wallingford / Friday North has won $5,000 in outreach prizes to date.
How can you help? This month, Waste Management asks you to sign a pledge to use reusable bags when shopping. If Friday North gets 80 people to sign the reusable bag pledge, we will receive credit for two outreach activities. So easy to be green!