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Reducing Waste on Local Levels Inspires Cary Non-Profit

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Cary, NC — “Refuse what you do not need; reduce what you do need; reuse what you consume; recycle what you cannot refuse, reduce, or reuse; and rot (compost) the rest.”

This quote comes from the author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life, Bea Johnson. It’s more than just words to Leigh Williams and Dargan Gilmore, the co-founders of Toward Zero Waste, an NC non-profit organization based in Cary working a step at a time to help the community reduce their waste.

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Cary Student Earns Grant for Ocean Research

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Cary, NC – The ocean is home to a vast number of ecosystems, many of which we still don’t understand. One graduate student from Cary earned a grant to study tropical fish behaviors, which is increasingly important work as ocean habitats undergo change. Read more

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How the Town of Cary Wants to Tackle Climate Change

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Cary, NC – With climate change and carbon pollution now a dominant topic in the United States, the Town of Cary is reviewing ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, with a goal to reduce emissions by 100 percent in the next 20 years. Read more

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How to Celebrate Halloween in an Environmentally-Responsible Way

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Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – Halloween is known for its candy and trick-or-treating, but in many candies, there is an unseen environmental cost. Here are some tips on how to make sure you can be responsible while celebrating the season. Read more

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Cary Tree Archive Plants First Trees This Weekend

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Cary, NC – Trees can stand for hundreds of years and develop a reputation and fondness from their surrounding community. A new project starting in Cary wants to share some of those notable trees and create some new ones, with the first trees to be planted this weekend. Read more

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Arguments in RDU Quarry Lawsuit Start This Week

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Cary, NC – Starting on Thursday, September 19, 2019, the North Carolina Superior Court will start hearing arguments in the lawsuit between the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority and groups and individuals opposed to a plan to lease 105.5 acres of land next to Umstead State Park to use as a quarry. Read more

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Protecting Monarch Butterflies in Cary

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Cary, NC – Monarch Butterfly-friendly gardens are increasingly popular, the Cary Town Council has named 2019 the Year of the Monarch Butterfly and you can be part of the excitement of attracting and supporting this imperiled species. Read more

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Summer Weather Bringing Out Dangerous Pests in Cary

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Cary, NC – There is a lot to love about Summer, but as we get closer to the warm, wet weather, there are also some natural risks that start to arise, both for humans and your pets. Read more

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Spring Daze Returns for 26th Year this Weekend

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Cary, NC – Now more than a quarter-century old, Spring Daze returns to Cary this weekend with new entertainment, artists and activities. Read more

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Protecting Yourself From Pollen in Cary

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Cary, NC – A thin yellow fog has enveloped the Triangle for another season but pollen can cause more problems than just a dirty windshield or a pungent smell. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from pollen. Read more