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Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe on The Weather Channel
Thank you to The Weather Channel for asking our Executive Director, Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe to be on Pattrn to talk about recycling on America Recycles Day! Full video below, courtesy of The Weather Channel.

Drawdown Georgia Recycling Toolkit Partnership with Live Thrive
Thank you to Drawdown Georgia for asking us to work with them to create a Recycling Toolkit. Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe and Megan Reeves put together this comprehensive information that is featured on Drawdown GA’s website! Click here to read more.

Holiday Toy Drive
This year, we are collecting NEW toys for Atlanta Children’s Shelter. Simply bring your toys to CHaRM before Dec 8 and we will deliver them for you!
The Atlanta Children’s Shelter Holiday House event supports parents facing homelessness or who faced homelessness in the past by empowering them to shop for free at the shelter. Their goal is to alleviate the financial burden of holiday shopping while providing families with holiday cheer. In 2022, they were able to give holiday cheer to over 650 children. Let’s help them reach even more in 2023!

Putting on The Green @ Phipps Plaza
Support Live Thrive AND enjoy:
*Live music
*Delicious bites by Citizens Market
*Bourbon | Gin | Vodka Tasting
*Hole-in-One Challenge
This event takes place at The Green at Phipps Plaza on Saturday, Sept 30 from 4-7pm. F&B provided by Citizens Market.
100% of event proceeds benefit Thrive Live.
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Live Thrive to Open Additional CHaRM Facility as Part of Bowen Homes Site
Atlanta Housing and City of Atlanta received a $40 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant for the Bowen Homes transformation.We are thrilled to be the on-site recycling and environmental education resource center in a partner in Atlanta Housing’s Bowen Choice Neighborhood. More details on the CHaRM Environmental Center in Bowan Choice Neighborhood coming soon!
HUD Awards Atlanta Housing, City of Atlanta $40 Million for Bowen Homes Transformation

Thank You to Sophia Choi with WSB-TV for Including Our Executive Director, Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe in This Interview
Channel 2 Action News investigates whether plastic bags are being recycled properly.
Watch the Interview Here >
Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe Included in Atlanta Parent Recycling Article
Thanks to Atlanta Parent Magazine for putting this piece together with our executive director, Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe. Click here to read the article in Atlanta Parent.
CHaRM Corporate Challenge 2023
In 2021, Live Thrive launched another major recycling initiative, the CHaRM Corporate Challenge (CCC). Working with Atlanta-based corporations, this challenge offers the opportunity for each company to have their employees drop off recycling at CHaRM from April 1-22, 2023.
The purpose of this initiative is to create a collaborative effort to sustainably manage materials. The development of this community will result in creating a healthier environment and water system in metro Atlanta. In 2022, the CCC diverted close to 120,000 pounds of materials away from Atlanta’s landfills and water system. For 2023, Live Thrive is challenging CCC participants to reach a new goal of diverting 250,000 pounds!
For more information about how your company can get involved, email lt@livethrive.org.

Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe Interviewed for Saporta Report
Thanks to Hannah Jones with the Saporta Report for the interview with our executive director, Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe.
Holiday Wrapping Tips
Great tips for recycling holiday wrapping.