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Recycle ink and laser toner printer cartridges

Many printer companies accept used cartridges in the mail, and several businesses in the Frederick area accept drop-offs, including Best Buy and Office Depot. Use this list of mail-in and drop-off services to find a location near you.

You can even raise money for your school, church, or other community organization by hosting a used printer cartridge drive.

Use online banking, bill paying, and/or paycheck direct deposit

Many banks provide an online billing service to keep financial transactions paperless. Online banking also offers other convenient services that can cut down on bank visits and paperwork, such as electronic transfers between accounts.

Calculate your environmental footprint

Try out at least one of these useful calculators to discover your ecological, carbon, water, or nitrogen footprint. Re-calculate these values once you’ve finished the challenge to see how much you have improved!

Calculate your ecological footprint:

My household’s ecological footprint is: ___________ Earths

Calculate your carbon footprint:

My household’s carbon footprint is: ____________ metric tons CO₂/year

Calculate your water footprint:

My household’s water footprint is: ____________ gallons/day

Calculate your nitrogen footprint:

My household’s nitrogen footprint is: __________ lb Nitrogen/year

Attend an environmental workshop, seminar, or discussion

Would you like to learn how to engage in a sustainable practice like composting, gardening, or recycling the proper items? Contact us for information about upcoming workshops.

You can also attend a workshop, seminar, or discussion on an issue of interest to you hosted by another organization. Learn more about:

• Common Market workshops,
• Maryland Native Plant Society workshops,
• Department of Natural Resource seminars on environmental issues,
• Composting workshops with the Frederick County Department of Solid Waste Management.

Get updates on upcoming watershed-related workshops and seminars by joining the Chesapeake Network.