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Pens, flip-flops will be momentarily recyclable

The Columbian
Published: April 9, 2011, 12:00am

Vancouver — Extreme recyclers will have a chance to get rid of old pens and flip-flops at local stores this month.

Office Depot and Old Navy are working with New Jersey-based TerraCycle to dispose of these items while keeping them out of landfills.

Between April 17 and 23, shoppers can bring in 10 used pens, markers or mechanical pencils to Office Depot and receive a coupon toward new Sanford products (maker of Sharpie, Expo, PaperMate). The used writing instruments will be sent to TerraCycle to be recycled into new office products such as trash cans and desk organizers. Office Depot has two Vancouver locations: 8812 N.E. Fifth Ave. and 11505 N.E. Fourth Plain Road.

From April 22 to May 21, shoppers can deposit used flip-flops in collection bins found inside Old Navy stores. TerraCycle will then recycle the flip-flops for material for playgrounds around the country. Vancouver has one Old Navy store at Westfield Shoppingtown Vancouver, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive.

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