On Saturday afternoon we braved the Atlanta weekend traffic to drive to CHaRM, The Center for Hard to Recycle Materials. Atlanta has stopped collecting glass in the weekly curbside recycling as it is now 'too expensive' to recycle it. Glass can only be taken to CHaRM, along with items like unwanted paint, textiles and electronics. After gathering up our glass (and batteries and lightbulbs) for a few months, it was time to take it where it would avoid the landfill and be recycled. CHaRM was not quite a Swedish recycling center but the staff were friendly and helpful. It was a long afternoon out just to drop off recycling, and it was disappointing that this is one of the few recycling options for the entire city.
We are also now experiencing a drought and water restrictions, with no rain for three months, and temperatures that are above the seasonal average. There are currently forest fires in parts of North Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina, with the smoke being blown south across Georgia. The air often smells of smoke and makes eyes itchy; Last week the children couldn't go outside during recess time at school due to the poor air quality. No talk of climate change here though.
We are also now experiencing a drought and water restrictions, with no rain for three months, and temperatures that are above the seasonal average. There are currently forest fires in parts of North Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina, with the smoke being blown south across Georgia. The air often smells of smoke and makes eyes itchy; Last week the children couldn't go outside during recess time at school due to the poor air quality. No talk of climate change here though.