Turning Campaign Signs into Beehive Assets: Kat McManus Leads Environmental Initiative
In the realm of Loveland City Council elections, Kat McManus stands out not just for her candidacy but for her eco-conscious approach to campaign materials. As a conscientious environmentalist, McManus refused to succumb to the conventional practice of discarding yard signs post-election, recognizing the environmental repercussions.
"I can't endorse signs unless there's a reduce, reuse concept," she asserted during her campaign.
However, a pivotal revelation altered the narrative. Upon learning that these signs could find a second life through recycling for local beekeepers, McManus pivoted her strategy. Despite her electoral defeat against Andrea Samson, McManus is now spearheading a community effort to collect not only her campaign signs but also those of other Loveland residents. The objective? To donate these signs to local beekeepers, repurposing them for the bottom of hive boxes.
Currently in the process of reaching out to beekeepers, McManus is committed to ensuring that these signs, instead of contributing to landfills, become valuable assets in sustaining bee colonies. The front of her house in west Loveland is witnessing a growing pile of signs, a testament to the community's willingness to participate in this green initiative.
McManus articulates the dual significance of her endeavor — not just reducing her carbon footprint but also supporting the pivotal role of bees in our ecosystem.
"It always goes back to... how can we help nature, how can I give it away for free?" she reflects. "That is a big thing for me — how do we continue this in a free way that is useful."
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