Cape High recycling initiative a success
An Earth Day recycling initiative launched by Cape High junior Chris Runde exceeded expectations by collecting more than 300 pounds of old batteries and electronics April 22.
Members of the Cape High Green Club held collection events at Cape High, Coastal Club and Peninsula Golf and Country Club. After four hours, Chris and club members Shane Whittam, Chris Williams, Anna Kucharik, Abby Stinar, Julia “Beans” Burrell and Skip Dalton had five heavy boxes of recyclables.
Materials, including old batteries and charging devices, electric razors, power tools, cordless vacuums, cellphones, electric toothbrushes, cordless mixers, tablets and wireless headphones, will be sent to Redwood Materials, a company that produces anode and cathode components from recycled materials.
Cape High Green Club members hope to hold future events and continue to partner with local civic and community organizations to host collection events and drop-off locations.
