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Plastic, metal, and broken things kept in use instead of thrown away. 3 verified stories. Stories come from Charleston, Fergus Falls, and Billings. Each one is checked and linked to the original report.
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CommunityVolunteers at the county library mended lamps, fans, clocks, and a Roomba bought for $20. The cafe will return every other month.
Verified · Live 5 News (WCSC)
CommunityThe Ottertail Lions Club spent about a year collecting 1,000 pounds of plastic film for Trex's recycling program and gave the resulting bench to the Fergus Falls Veterans Home, its third bench through that partnership.
Verified · Perham Focus
CommunityThe 20th annual Yellowstone River Cleanup logged 3,277 volunteer hours. Crews pulled 191 tires, three engine blocks, and 16,170 pounds of trash, and recycled 75,328 pounds of metal.
Verified · Billings Gazette