Don’t throw those eclipse glasses out!
After the blog I posted yesterday about how happy I am that the total solar eclipse is over and done with, I received several emails from readers telling me about several places where you can recycle your glasses for a good cause.
Another total solar eclipse will be happening in October, which will pass over parts of southern Chile and southern Argentina. Several local agencies are collecting gently used eclipse glasses to distribute among the schoolchildren there who might not have easy access to glasses.
Here are the places I’ve heard about so far (if you know of any others, shoot me an email):
- The Gathering Place and the United Church of Christ, both at 570 Klem Rd. Collection boxes are located in the narthex and outside the west entrance. Please bring them in by the end of next week.
- Webster Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Dr.
- The Webster Rotary Club
- The Webster Public Library, 980 Ridge Rd., is collecting them in the lobby.
- The Warby Parker location at Eastview Mall, which is collecting for Astronomers Without Borders
Please make sure the glasses are undamaged and in good condition, and thank you for passing along the love!
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(posted 4/9/2024)
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Bet there are a lot of new and never used ones, too! ?? What a good way to work together across countries to recycle and provide safety.
Heather
“By the tender mercies of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness; and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:78-79) ________________________________