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NOTE: This program has been archived and the content and contacts are no longer being updated
Ranking Good Idea
Description Trash to Treasures is a parent-child, activity-based program at the Longmont Museum. For Trash to Treasures activities, at least 25% of their materials are recycled.
Goal / Mission The premise of Trash to Treasures is items that would normally be thrown away or possibly recycled can be used for museum activities.
Results / Accomplishments In practice, an average of 51 percent of activities incorporate recycled materials, thereby doubling the original commitment on the grant applications.
Categories Environment / Land Contaminants
Art & Recreation / Art
Organization(s) Longmont Museum
Source Colorado Sustainability Project, Inc.
Date of Implementation 1998
Location City: Longmont, CO
Primary Contact Longmont Museum
375 Kimbark Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-8374
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum/
Target Audience Children
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