post by Amy Chovnick, Create Plenty board member
San Leandro, California
Huge Congratulations to the city of San Leandro, CA!
More than 10 years ago when my kids were in preschool, I remember the stacks of Styrofoam trays in the art closet. I never asked where they came from (were they overstocks or did they once house [...]
Howdy folks, Morgan Lange here, board member of Create Plenty. Just checking in to see how your Square Affair plasti-art pieces are coming along and offering up some ideas and inspiration, as well, to help guide you along. PLUS: a sneak peek at my very own contribution!
Got plastic and wish you didn’t?
Wanted: Artists, crafty types and celebrities: Show us what you can do with unwanted plastic! Enter the Square Affair art exhibit and sale to help support the expansion of the International Plastic Quilt Project.
What: Make a square piece of wall art (no [...]
This is the measurable final product, in addition to some International Plastic Quilt Project squares, of our grant from the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods. Create Plenty’s director, Cheryl Lohrmann and art teacher Suzy Root wondered what it would be like to turn the 6th grade art class into a multi-faceted workshop with environmental education, and [...]
Chaplain-esque performer Tommy Twimble stages his plastic skit at 5 & 7 PM. Don’t miss it! See a complete schedule here, which includes a sock hop and premiere of a rap video made by 6th graders! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Adults may know how much [...]
Guest post by Lane’ Richards, The Living Green Solution
Recently, a new bill was introduced in the Oregon state legislature that would redefine recycling to include plastics-to-oil operators and change the solid waste hierarchy. It would allow a plant located in Tigard, Oregon, that turns waste plastics into fuel [...]
It’s been some time since I’ve been in the classroom, with kids, on their turf. How do I make it a joyous exploration, where they can get lost in wonder, when I don’t have access to a theme park? I guess I’ll see how my passion serves.
I’m very inspired by several things which have happened [...]
Guest post by Lane’ Richards, The Living Green Solution
Disposable bags are convenient, but at what cost? Find out which is better, paper or plastic, and why you should B.Y.O.B. (bag) the next time you shop.
According to the Food Marketing Institute, the [...]
After much discussion and planning, the second round of the International Plastic Quilt Project has got it going on in Mexico! In March of last year, we did round one with a group of youth in a small coastal community in the southern state of Yucatan. This week I started [...]
PRODUCTION: Where can you not only learn something new that can make your life and community more green, AND help advance the waste-free movement? Right here. Join us on one of three upcoming workshop days to make lotion, deodorant, soap and more!
QUILTS: Keep an eye on our blog for updates on the International [...]
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