With Earth Day coming around each spring, I find myself thinking a little more about the land we call home here in Appalachia. These mountains, the streams, the quiet back roads, they’ve taken care of us for generations. It only feels right that we take care of them, too.
One small way we’ve been doing that at SAC is by collecting used print cartridges. Instead of letting them end up in a landfill, we send them off through a recycling program where they can be reused or properly processed.
What’s been a blessing is that those cartridges don’t just get recycled, they also bring in a bit of funding for SAC. It’s not anything fancy, just a simple, steady way to support the work we’re doing while also being mindful of the environment.
It’s a good reminder that caring for our region doesn’t always have to be big or complicated. Sometimes it looks like holding onto something small, making sure it’s put to good use, and letting it serve a greater purpose.
That feels like a fitting way to honor Earth Day, and the place we’re all proud to call home.