For Immediate Release - CINCINNATI-February 7, 2004 -- This February, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful will collect the plastic lids from Pringles cans for the monthly "Beyond the Recycling Bin" program. The "Beyond the Bin" campaign concentrates on collecting mixed paper and different reusable items throughout the year to encourage citywide recycling. The items are then donated, recycled or disposed of properly.

The Pringles Lids will be donated to Keep Cincinnati Beautiful's Education Program. The plastic lids will be converted into magnets. The Education Department demonstrates how students, faculty, parents and the community all have a role in the environment.

In addition to the Pringles lids, volunteers will help unload mixed paper products such as cardboard, cereal boxes (without the plastic bag liner), beverage cases, junk mail, magazines, office paper, newspaper, Etc.

The Pringles Lid recycling drive and mixed paper recycling will take place at two different locations:

The two following locations will accept mixed paper recycling only:

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful would like to especially thank its sponsors for the "Beyond the Recycling Bin" program -- Rumpke, LaRosa's, Kroger, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention.

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful is a not-for-profit organization promoting litter prevention, recycling, and community improvement and beautification through citizen action, education and strategic partnerships in the greater Cincinnati area. To contact Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, call (513) 352-4380 or log on to our website at www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org.