Repair Cafe RVA
January 19, 2025 |
The first Repair Cafe RVA event will be on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.Tag Archive: richmond va
Reclaimed Materials Sculpture Honors Role of Black Women
November 19, 2024 |
“Umama, and so she sows“ is sculpted primarily from reclaimed materials found and sourced in the community of Richmond, Virginia. “Umama” was born out of the eight-week Atlas Artist Summer Residency Program facilitated by ART 180 and in collaboration with the Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. This one-of-its-kind program offers 10 high school students a paid opportunity to experience mentorship and creative... Read MoreHow To Cut Back-To-School Waste
August 7, 2024 |
Back to school is a busy time for students, teachers and parents. Oh yes, and one more group — waste and recycling workers! Our region’s volume of trash and recycling spikes in August and September. This spike is comparable to what we see during the holiday season. Chalk it up to all the purchases of supplies, clothes, dorm gear and electronics. Families are expected to spend an average of $586... Read More
First Saturday Electronics Recycling
August 3, 2024 |
All residents of Central Virginia may participate in the first Saturday of the month e-cycling event hosted by Securis Inc.
Earth Day Paper Shredding
April 22, 2024 |
Shred-It will be onsite to provide free document shredding services.Want To Go Plastic-Free? These Richmonders Published A Book To Help You.
January 22, 2024 |
Jacob Sequeira and Kassidy Coleman of Richmond, Virginia, are A Better Impact. The married couple combines their creative talents to share their journey to a more eco-friendly lifestyle. They recently published their second book, “Pretty Much Plastic-Free.” It’s packed with hope for the future and realistic tips regular people can follow. CVWMA emailed A Better Impact some questions about the new project. Q: Why did you decide to focus on... Read MoreThrift-O-Ween: Let Creativity Run Wild with a Thrifted Halloween Costume
October 18, 2023 |
The Halloween rack at Rumors Boutique goes on display in September. Spending on Halloween costumes in the U.S. is expected to reach $4.1 billion this year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. That’s more than any other year in the survey’s history. Discount stores remain the top source for costumes, followed by specialty Halloween stores and online retailers. While those places may offer convenience, there are downsides.... Read More