{"id":12856,"date":"2019-09-10T12:32:46","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T16:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=12856"},"modified":"2019-09-10T12:32:46","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T16:32:46","slug":"environmental-protection-division-to-host-a-free-dont-pitch-it-fix-it-community-repair-workshop","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2019\/09\/environmental-protection-division-to-host-a-free-dont-pitch-it-fix-it-community-repair-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Protection Division to Host a Free \u201cDon\u2019t Pitch It, Fix It!\u201d Community Repair Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"WHAT: <\/strong>In recognition of National Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, Orange County Environmental Protection Division<\/a> (EPD) will host a free community repair workshop at the Blanchard Park YMCA Family Center on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Pollution Prevention Week is September 16 – 22.<\/p>\n

Volunteer fixers will offer free minor repairs of household items such as electronics, bicycles, jewelry, eyeglasses, watches, clothing and more.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sustainability, innovation and collaboration are exemplified in this workshop. This event encourages residents to extend the life of their belongings by having them fixed, thereby consuming less and reducing the amount of trash sent to the landfill.<\/p>\n

Visit Don\u2019t Pitch It, Fix It!<\/a> online for more information or to register.<\/p>\n

WHO:<\/strong> Orange County EPD staff
\nCommunity volunteers helping to Reduce, Reuse, REPAIR, and Recycle
\n*Spanish speakers from Orange County\u2019s Environmental Protection Division also available to the media.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

WHEN: <\/strong>Saturday, September 21, 2019
\n10 a.m.<\/strong> to 1 p.m. \u2013 Volunteer fixers at work<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/strong> Blanchard Park YMCA Family Center
\n10501 J. Blanchard Trail, Orlando, FL 32817<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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