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And welcome to the GoGreen Hastings site, created to provide input and continue the vision of our community continuing on the "Greenest City in America" journey. Here you will find useful information on recycling, better energy usage, sustainability and correct hazardous waste disposal.  

With environmental, economic, and social aspects, the Sustainable Issues Committee strives to:

  •     address waste minimization and pollution prevention
  •     conserve natural resources
  •     actively involve the community through open meetings

Through collective efforts, our community will prosper as a healthier environment and sustain the quality of life we have always enjoyed.
 

 

  
 
Community Events
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Where to get rid of it!
Recycling Resources
Recycling Guidelines
Natural Resources
Nature Conservancy
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Recycling Talent Show and Poster Contest!
The We Can recycling campaign invites you to participate in a community talent show and poster contest to promote recycling.
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Switchgrass Fuel For Energy

Switchgrass, a crop touted by venture capitalists and environmentalists alike as a next-generation ethanol feedstock, yields about five times more energy than it takes to grow it,

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The Bright Future of CFL Bulbs

Switching over to compact fluorescent light bulbs is a real “no-brainer.” Energy Star CFL bulbs use about one fourth the energy of normal incandescent light bulbs and CFL bulbs can last up to 10 times as long as standard bulbs. CFL bulbs also produce much less heat.  
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