Environment

Tire redemption program is back

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Thursday, February 17th, 2011, 5:42pm

The program was so popular the first time around, it actually ran out of money. The City of Memphis and Shelby County leaders are working together again to clean up dumped tires by offering a dollar for every tire they turn in.

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ECO EXPO III

Submitted by Ken Adams on Monday, January 17th, 2:11 pm

ECO EXPO III

Environmental Fair

FREE Event on Sun January 23th 2011 11a-3p

1376 E. Massey Rd, Memphis

50+ Environmental friendly Exhibits.

A variety of demonstrations to inform and educate the most up-to-date green ideas, services and products related to living more sustainably.

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Mirimichi wins environmental stewardship award

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011, 6:24pm

Mirimichi wins environmental stewardship award

The Tennessee Turfgrass Association recognized Mirimichi Golf Course with the organization’s Environmental Stewardship Award at its annual conference in Franklin, Tenn., this week.

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Christmas tree recycling saves county money

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, December 17th, 2010, 12:49pm

Christmas tree recycling saves county money

Shelby County government says its Christmas tree recycling program won’t just provide free mulch to people; it will also save the county thousands of dollars.

“Starting before the Christmas holidays will allow vendors to quickly dispose of unsold trees, wreaths and other greenery,” said Tom Needham, the county’s director of public works. “Recycling will help save an estimated $5,000 that would normally be spent to dispose of trees at the county’s landfill.”

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Select Cracker Barrels to install electric vehicle chargers

Submitted by Ken Adams on Saturday, December 4th, 6:21 pm

The following came from Waste & Recycling news

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is installing the chargers at select restaurant locations across Tennessee and is becoming a participant in the EV Project, an initiative to increase adoption of electric vehicles by creating a charging infrastructure.

The EV Project is managed by ECOtality, which is providing the electric chargers to the Cracker Barrel locations.

"Becoming a leader in The EV Project continues our tradition of striving to anticipate and meet our guests´ expectations and, at the same time, allows us to participate in a meaningful way in the nation´s explorations of energy independence," CEO Michael A. Woodhouse said.

A total of 24 chargers will be installed along "The Tennessee Triangle," a 425 mile stretch of highway that connects Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.

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Do you need flood insurance?

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010, 1:04pm

It has been a long, laborious six months for those effected by the historic "thousand year" floods that washed away homes and businesses in Shelby County this past May.

Although communities hardest hit are showing signs of recovery, many who were without flood insurance have struggled financially to repair and rebuild.

Can major flooding happen here again? Yes.

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Farmers market ends first season

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 15th, 2010, 4:06pm

The inaugural year of the Millington Farmers’ Market closed in style with a Fall Festival complete with hay rides, inflatables, pumpkin painting and a cookout.

An estimated 2,500 people attended to celebrate the success of Millington’s newest destination made possible through collaboration by the City of Millington, local growers and the community.

Millington Farmers’ Market had a “soft opening” when May 1st brought the greatest flooding disaster in its history. The market was schedule to have its grand opening that same day and many local growers’ crops were damaged or completely destroyed.

Yet the Millington Farmers’ Market survived as a thriving marketplace that is expected to grow in size, scope and popularity year after year.

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