City Cast Salt Lake
♻️ How to recycle a mattress
July 11, 2023
Good morning! In today’s newsletter, we’re busting some common recycling myths. Plus, learn about underrated parks and pet safety.
What's CITY Talking About?
Clever Octopus Closes
Clever Octopus announced on social media that they’ll be closing after eight years in business. The nonprofit resold art and craft supplies to reduce waste. There’s no word whether or not the company’s warehouse or Octopod Mobile Outreach Vehicle will also close. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Great Salt Lake License Plate
You can now show your support for our namesake through your license plate by registering for a Great Salt Lake license plate. It’ll cost $46, and proceeds will go toward preservation and restoration efforts. Once 500 people sign up, the DMV will send out the plates. [Utah Senate Democrats]
Keeping Dogs Safe from Algal Blooms
After six dogs died eating something near a pond at the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range, water quality officials said it was likely some sort of harmful bacteria. On today’s episode of City Cast Salt Lake, lead producer Emily Means chats with Dr. Hannah Bonner, an environmental scientist at the Utah Division of Water Quality, to find out what’s in the water and how we keep our pets safe. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Naloxone Training ⛑️ Wednesday | 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Learn how to administer naloxone to save someone from an opioid overdose. If you pre-register for the virtual training you’ll receive a rescue kit. [Free, Online]
- Related: Utah has seen a decrease in the number of opioid overdose deaths. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Wasatch Gardens Walk-Throughs 🌱 Wednesday | 6-7 p.m.
Join the garden educators from Wasatch Community Gardens as they explore different community gardens this summer. This week they’ll be visiting the Vegetable Mining Operation Community Garden. Light refreshments will be served. [Free, West Valley]
Sand Volleyball 🏐 Closes Sunday
Registration to sign up for Stonewall Sports’ Summer Sand Volleyball closes July 16. The season will begin July 28 and run for 8 weeks every Friday evening (minus Labor Day) at SandBar SLC. 21+ only. [North Salt Lake]
Today on City Cast
It’s Algal Bloom Season. Here’s How To Keep Your Dog Safe.
The temperature’s rising, and everyone and their dog wants to hop into the nearest watering hole and cool off. But a fun day at the lake could take a dire turn if your pet swallows the wrong pond scum. Dr. Hannah Bonner, environmental scientist at the Utah Division of Water Quality, joins lead producer Emily Means to explain what’s in the water and how to keep our dogs safe.
Have a dog day afternoon.
— Terina Ria
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