Westside Messenger - January 24th, 2021

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Community Focus
Recycling expanded in Franklin County
With the new year, comes some good
news from the Solid Waste Authority of
Central Ohio and its partners at Rumpke
Waste and Recycling. Rumpke announced
that they would be expanding their plastics
recycling program to include polypropylene
tubs and yogurt containers.
In recent years, central Ohio’s residential
plastics recycling program has only
allowed for the recycling of plastic bottles
and jugs which feature a neck smaller than
their base. This recent announcement
expands the existing recycling program to
include a wide variety of plastic tubs such
as butter, cottage cheese, and sour cream
tubs, fruit, pudding, and applesauce cups
and all yogurt containers.
These items need to be empty and clean
before being they’re put in the recycling
cart. Lids and labels can be left on but the
foil tops that sometimes come on yogurt
containers should be removed and not recycled.
Like most businesses, recycling is commodities-based.
Taking care to recycle correctly
is an important act we can each
make to support the businesses which
make it possible for us to recycle our
unwanted materials. In order to expand
the plastics recycling program, Rumpke
has secured several long-term buyers and
Pet Corner
Pets of the week
users of recycled plastics. In addition to
securing end users, Rumpke is also investing
in new equipment and the necessary
workforce to separate and sort these materials
at its Material Recovery Facilities
(MRF). Once separated at the MRF, these
materials are baled and shipped to businesses,
many of which are in Ohio, to
become new products — like water bottles
and plastic lumber.
What’s Not Accepted
In order to recycle right, it’s important
to know which items are still not accepted
for recycling in Franklin County’s curbside
and drop-off recycling programs. Items on
the ‘no-no’ list include disposable plastic
cups such as party cups, and plastic take
out and clamshell containers like those
used for strawberries and blueberries.
If you aren’t able to avoid using these
items, the only current options for disposing
them are to either reuse them (look for
someone in your local Facebook Freebies
group who may use them for a craft, to
organize art supplies or a school project) or
put them in the trash where they’ll be safely
disposed at the landfill.
To learn more about all of the materials
accepted as part of Franklin County’s recycling
program, visit RecycleRight.org.
These furry friends are available
for adoption at local
rescues and shelters
Active
Lifestyles
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Exercise can be very helpful
for those suffering from arthritis
Exercise can be beneficial in the treatment
of arthritis, say many doctors.
Physical activity can reduce stiffness and
increase muscle strength and flexibility. It also
has overall health benefits, such as improving
cardiac fitness and physical endurance. Three
types of exercise are most appropriate for
those who have arthritis:
•Strength training: Strong muscles help
support and protect joints affected by arthritis.
Lifting weights can provide this.
•Range of motion exercises: Dancing,
tai chi, Pilates, swimming, and other activities
that push the body to stretch and move help
maintain normal joint motion and relieve stiffness.
•Aerobic activities: Activities such as
brisk walking, bicycle riding, skating and more
are good for the heart. They also moderate
weight, which in turn puts less strain on joints,
particularly the knees. Some studies show
that aerobic exercise can reduce inflammation
in some joints.
Before beginning an exercise program,
discuss with your doctor what activities might
be right for you.
Capricorn is a 2-
year-old Lab mix. He
is high energy and
loves to play fetch
and tug of war. He
knows how to sit, lay
down, paw, beg, and
take treats. Capricorn
would do best
in a home without
small children as he could knock them down
with all his energy. He is okay with other dogs
but will require a slow introduction. Capricorn
is up for adoption through Colony Cats and
Dogs.
FYI: www.colonycats.org
Bluegrass is affectionate
and just very
loving. He came in as
a stray and you may
notice his cauliflower
ear from a previous
injury, which just
adds to his sweet
charm. Bluegrass is
eager to find his forever
home and would make a great addition
to any household.
FYI: www.colonycats.org
Manchas was surrendered
to the county
shelter because his
family was moving.
He will need a special
human to help him as
he has issues with
fear and anxiety. He
does enjoy playing
with the tennis ball,
digging, and car rides. Manchas will need a
patient owner who is willing to help him come
out of his shell and work with him on basic
manners. To meet Manchas, schedule an
appointment or email rescue@franklincountyohio.gov.
FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com
Elsa is a 5-year-old
pit bull mix who is a
bit of a wallflower.
She is a shy, yet
charming lady
searching for a
patient owner with a
relaxed lifestyle. Elsa
will need gentle guidance
to help her
come out of her shell. Treat her sweet and
kind and she’s sure to blossom. Adopt her
from the Franklin County Dog Shelter.
FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com