HARTFORD, CT - The Lichtenberger Family (Simsbury)

Eric, Colleen, Ethan (7) -
From a young age, 7-year-old Ethan Lichtenberger was interested in the earth and environment, and even requested a â??Save the Planetâ?? themed birthday party.Â* To accommodate his request, his parents created a â??recycling time machineâ?? â?? a special â??machineâ?? that demonstrates how recycled cans and bottles turn into new items. The kit was such a hit that the family decided to share it with local schools in an effort to raise awareness about saving the planet. Ethan was recognized in his school for participating in TerraCycle Capri-Sun Upcycle program. After reading that Capri Sun pouches were recyclable, Ethan worked with his teachers and peers to make sure that all pouches in the school were collected and sent to TerraCycle. Outside of the classroom, the Lichtenberger family is active and interested in keeping their community clean. They participate as a family in town wide clean-ups and find ways to incorporate their green values into everyday life.



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