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Waste Expo 2022


Earth Day Newsletter!
In case you didn’t get this month’s newsletter in your inbox, click here for a peek at some of the exciting things that are going on at Live Thrive’s CHaRM! AND if you aren’t subscribed to receive these updates, click here to sign up!

11Alive Interview with Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe
Thanks to Melissa Nord with 11Alive for including this piece on Earth Day!

Now Hiring!
Center Greeters/Recycling Attendant
We are hiring up to (4) part-time workers on Tuesdays (8am-2:30pm), Thursdays (8am-2:30pm) and Saturdays (7am-2:30pm). Ideal candidates for these positions will be able to easily interact with the general public in our recycling center. Prefer applicants that have recycling experience/knowledge and a passion for recycling. Job will be completely outdoors. Must pass a drug test and background check prior to starting work. This position is flexible with family schedules and is the perfect job for students, retirees and stay-at-home parents. Email lt@livethrive.org for more information.

Happy Birthday to CHaRM!
We can hardly believe CHaRM opened 7 years ago today! In the last 7 years, we’ve reused/recycled/reengineered millions of pounds of materials!
We could not have made it without community support, hard-working staff, dedicated volunteers and board members!
CHaRM Corporate Challenge Underway!
In 2021, Live Thrive launched another major recycling initiative, the CHaRM Corporate Challenge. Working with Atlanta-based corporations, this challenge offers the opportunity for each company to have their employees drop off recycling at CHaRM from April 1-16, 2022. The purpose of this initiative is to create a collaborative effort to sustainably manage materials. The development of this community will result in creating a healthier environment and water system in metro Atlanta.
Participating companies will contribute to CHaRM’s overall 1 Million Pound Pledge to the Earth, which will culminate on Earth Day, April 22, 2022.
Current Corporate Challenge partners include Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, Alston & Bird, Chick-fil-A, Inc., Community & Council Realty Group, Cox Enterprises, Delta Air Lines, EY, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Highland Mortgage, Interface, Monarch Private Capital, Novelis, Printpack, The Home Depot Foundation, UPS and Waste Management. Click here for more details.

Live Thrive Director and Founder to Present at 2022 Waste Expo
We are excited that our Executive Director and Founder, Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe has been invited to speak at this year’s Waste Expo. Peggy will be part of a panel that will be discussing how to navigate the challenges of hard-to-manage materials and packaging.
WasteExpo brings the latest innovations to the solid waste industry. From vehicles to robotics to recycling equipment and technology, WasteExpo has been delivering the latest and greatest for decades. WasteExpo is the leading event of its kind in North America. The event takes place in Las Vegas, May 9-12, 2022. For more info click here.
New DeKalb CHaRM in the News!

Live Thrive Recognized in Inspire Atlanta Column in AJC

Live Thrive’s December Newsletter
Click here to view our latest email newsletter. It’s full of recycling tips, holiday hours and other important updates. There’s also still time to make an end-of-the-year donation to Live Thrive!