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ISTE 2012: The State of Social Media in Schools

It’s been years since social media took off in a big way. How far have schools come in embracing the digital communication revolution? Have a listen to what participants at the recent ISTE Conference in San Diego had to say... more

Comments | Posted in Social Media on June 29, 2012 by Sarah | Tags digital communications, ISTE, participants, San Diego, schools, social media

FundingFactory Announces Winners of Recycling Rumble!

ERIE, Pa. (June 21, 2012)— More than 1144 total schools and nonprofits nationwide rivaled for the Top Recycler title during the “Recycling Rumble,” a friendly competition hosted annually by FundingFactory ®, the nation’s largest fundraising-by-recycling program for schools and nonprofits. From March... more

Comments | Posted in Press Releases on June 21, 2012 by Sarah | Tags apple ipad, cartridges, cellphones, church fundraiser, digital cameras, e-waste, electronics, environments, fundingfactory, humane society, landfills, mps3 players, programs, recycle, recycling, schools, technology

History of The Recycle Symbol

Everyone recognizes those three rotating arrows on the sides of their Mountain Dew and shampoo bottles, right? But, does anyone know the history of the recycling symbol? In 1970, while enrolled at the University of California, 23-year-old Gary Anderson entered ... more

Comments | Posted in Recycling on June 15, 2012 by Sarah | Tags cartridges, conservationism, design, electronics, For the Love of Earth, fundingfactory, history, inspiration, plastic, printer cartridges, recycle, recycle symbol, recycling, recycling fundraiser, Reduce, reuse, three step process

The Funding Five: Best Fundraising Ideas for Schools & Non-Profits

The creative minds at FundingFactory have been researching for the past few weeks to provide you with five new fundraising ideas to cancel out the cliche candy bars and magazine subscriptions. While those can be effective, there are other options... more

Comments | Posted in Fundraising on June 12, 2012 by Sarah | Tags auctions, business, cartridge, cell phones, church fundraiser, collecting for cash, competitions, creative, events, fundingfactory, fundraising, ideas, loyalty programs, recycle, recycling, school fundraiser, schools, upcycle

Summer Spectacular Scavenger Hunt

FundingFactory is leaping out of spring and swimming into summer with a new contest for the season! Every Friday in June, FundingFactory participants will be receiving emails offering clues that will help locate five beach balls containing a secret summer-themed... more

Comments | Posted in Contests on June 8, 2012 by Sarah | Tags cartridges, cell phones, electronics, ewaste, fundingfactory, green, laser, recycle, recycling, school fundraiser, schools, toner

Go behind the scenes at FundingFactory!

Last Thursday, our hometown NBC affiliate, WICU-12 in Erie, Pa., interviewed FundingFactory Co-president Sean Michaels and Program Manager Erika Dauber for the station’s “Giving You the Business” special segment. Sean and Erika gave WICU a behind-the-scenes tour of FundingFactory’s recycling... more

Comments | Posted in FundingFactory Stories on June 6, 2012 by Sarah | Tags business, cartridges, cellphones, electronics, fundingfactory, fundraising, green, inkjet, registar, toner, WICU

Allow World Environment Day To Inspire You!

Happy World Environment Day! Today is a celebration for the planet and ways we can be simply inspired to give back. There are countless ways to do so, but just in case you need some ideas, allow me to assist! There... more