What impact does our Clynk drive have?

In addition to raising money, nickel by nickel, for ShelterBox, our ongoing use of the Clynk container redemption program has a varied environmental impact.

The graphic above shows just one result. We can continue doing good by getting involved in the project if you haven’t already done so.

All you have to do is:

(1.) Purchase a box of collection bags from any Hannaford market customer service desk.

(2.) Contact Bill Dowd to obtain bar code stickers to put on the bags.

(3.) Fill the bags with redeemable glass bottles, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans. No need to rinse or sort them.

(4.) Take the bag to any Hannaford, use the handheld scanner in the container return area on the sticker and drop the bag in the chute.

It can’t get much simpler, and you’ll find you you won’t tend to stockpile containers at home.

‘Socks for Soldiers’ drive is under way

Socks are among the most requested items for those military personnel deployed overseas in defense of our nation.

Rensselaer County is collecting donated socks to support the Blue Star Mothers group that frequently sends boxes to local soldiers on deployment.

Please consider supporting this effort by dropping off a donation of new socks at the Rensselaer County Office Building, 1600 7th Avenue in downtown Troy. More locations are being lined up, according to the County.