OSU Agriculture Information: Oklahoma Recycling Festival combines enjoyable and sustainability

Festivals are recognized for uniting folks with tasty meals, good music and enjoyable actions. The upcoming Oklahoma Recycling Festival takes it a step additional by offering the chance to positively affect the atmosphere whereas having enjoyable.

What: Oklahoma Recycling Festival

When and the place: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 16, McAlester Farmers Market, 3 S. Main St., McAlester

Why: This free occasion highlights sustainable residing and recycling and combines it with music, meals vans and different enjoyable actions. Attendees are inspired to convey objects free of charge recycling, together with e-waste and previous drugs.

“This festival brings together recycling enthusiasts to explore recycling art, educational games and businesses,” mentioned Keima Borsuah, Oklahoma State University Extension assistant state specialist with the Solid Waste Management Program. “Whether novice or experienced, this festival offers something for everyone. We all can make a difference, one recycled item at a time.”

This occasion is sponsored by OSU Extension, the City of McAlester, Keep McAlester Beautiful and the Oklahoma Recycling Association.

For extra data or to register for the free workshop, contact Borsuah at 405-744-9827 or [email protected].

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