How the Final Four organizers are helping keep the Valley cleaner and greener
While the Final Four festivities will likely give a big boost to the Valley’s economy, the committee is also making sure it makes a positive impact on the environment. The Phoenix Local Organizing Committee is partnering with local organizations for environmental improvements such as beautification and "greening" improvements, waste diversion, and food recovery. Extra food from the events will be donated to local non-profits and groups like Waste Not, United Food Bank, and St. Mary’s Food Bank. The committee is also hosting a series of “Keep Phoenix Beautiful” recycling events, inviting the public to drop used electronics, bikes, food, clothing, books, office supplies, school supplies, furniture and more.
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PHOENIX — While the Final Four festivities will likely give a big boost to the Valley’s economy, the committee is also making sure it makes a positive impact on the environment.
There are partnerships between those who make the Final Four events happen and local organizations aimed at beautification and “greening” improvements, waste diversion, and food recovery.
For example, extra food from the events will be collected and donated to local non-profits and groups like Waste Not, United Food Bank, and St. Mary’s Food Bank.
It also comes down to reusing the decorations and materials used throughout the Valley. Officials say they will be collecting items like carpets, lumber, decorations, and other items that can be given new life through various non-profits around the Phoenix area.
The Phoenix Local Organizing Committee is also hosting a series of “Keep Phoenix Beautiful” recycling events for the community, with the next happening on April 6 at Desert Ridge Marketplace.
“The community is invited to drop off used electronics, bikes, food, clothing, books, office supplies, school supplies, furniture and more, to avoid them going to the landfill,” according to event organizers.
For more information on how to participate, click here.
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