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Charlie "The Recycling Chimp"

Hello There!

My name is Charlie and "I'm BANANAS about RECYCLING!"

I'm super excited to be here in Mesa to talk to everyone about recycling. I know that by working together we can keep recyclable items out of the landfill which will help us conserve our natural resources and protect our planet.

Feel free to check out my page to learn about my adventures and how I can personally come out to your school to meet you and hopefully become your friend!

Hope to see you soon!

Upcoming Appearances:

Check back regularly to see where I'll be appearing next. You never know, I may be in your neighborhood. Just make sure to have plenty of bananas for me...they're healthy, package free and the peel is 100% compostable!

We want Charlie! How can we invite you to our school?

Teachers/Principals/Educators: If you would like for me to visit your students to teach them about the concepts of reducing, reusing and recycling, send an email to my recycling friends at the City of Mesa Solid Waste Management Department. They'll be happy to schedule a free 20-25 minute interactive presentation that will help support your environmental efforts. Students will walk away with a better understanding of how their individual actions impact their school, community and planet.

Where have you been Charlie?

I've been visiting my friends in the Fire Department!

During a visit to Hohokam Stadium to remind Spring Training fans to recycle, I stopped by the First Aid area to say hello to my fire friends and thank them for keeping everyone safe and healthy!

I've been shopping at the grocery store!

Did you know that a lot of items you buy at the grocery store can be recycled in your blue recycle barrel? This includes food cans, beverage containers, cereal boxes, detergent bottles, jars and yogurt containers (which of course once contained my favorite yogurt flavor...banana)!

I've been visting Mesa parks!

If you haven't had a chance to check out the train at Pioneer Park (or visit any other cool City of Mesa park for that matter), then you have to do it! Once you get a chance to play in the grass, breathe the fresh air and feel the sun shine in your face, you'll know why it's important to protect the planet!

Picture of Charlie in front of the train

I've been attending local events!

One of my favorite colors is yellow (that's why I love bananas) so I had to take a picture in front of this great looking car!

I like to visit with my friends!

This is a picture of me hanging out with my friends, Wayne Drop and Fredericka the Falcon, at the mall! The Earth is also my friend which is why I make sure to take care of it by reducing, reusing and recycling. I hope you'll do the same!