Iron Range Earth Fest focuses on the price of plastic

VIRGINIA — Plastic is everywhere in our world.

In a recent conversation on the KAXE Morning Show, Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability Executive Director Melissa Roach said, "We're really trying to take a notice of the amount of plastic that we have in our lives, like single use plastics and how it is affecting not only our planet but our bodies."

The Iron Range Earth Fest is April 25 and 26 at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia. The kickoff event starts Friday evening with the award-winning documentary, We’re all Plastic People Now.

From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, the arena and ballroom will include local marketplace vendors, exhibitors, activities, with music by Horse FZCE and Christopher David Hanson and more. A silent auction will occur with proceeds benefiting Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability's mission-driven projects. KAXE’s John Latimer will conduct a phenology walk. Food by 5 & Go available for purchase.

In addition, the sustainability nonprofit and Virginia Public Library are launching the Lending Library Toy Share. Gently used toys will be accepted for the toy library. This initiative aims to reduce waste and save money. No stuffed animals/plushies, imitation weapons or electronic toys will be accepted.

Global Ewaste Solutions will collect electronics for electronic waste recycling to keep harmful waste out of landfills or illegally dumped in our communities.

Admission to both events is free, thanks to the generosity of our Earth Fest sponsors.

Listen to our conversation above!

Editor's Note: KAXE is a cosponsor of Iron Range Earth Fest.

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