Here’s this week’s story and picture from Bob O’Neal, Owner of Corporate Recycling Services

Perhaps along with a plug for “The ARC of Multnomah” and their JavaTote - the 100% eco friendly multi-purpose tote.

Here is their story:
Every year tons of burlap is dumped in landfills. After its initial use of shipping coffee beans from the international coffee farms to the roasters it is just thrown away. The Arc team salvages a portion of this waste and turns it into an eco-friendly product that improves the environment and the community. These multi-purpose totes are 100% compost friendly and reusable for everyday shopping, traveling, books, garden tools, or other uses. And . . . they are made by developmentally disabled workers who find pride in their work. These sustainable products come in three sizes and all proceeds benefit the ARC in their humanitarian mission of serving people with developmental disabilities. The can also be printed on with a promotional message using soy-based inks.

http://www.thearcmult.org/

CRS introduced the JavaTotes at the WA State General Administration Training Conference and Trade Show, held in Tacoma last week. WE gave out over 200 bags to interested parties who appreciated the story of the ARC.