I drive our interstate highways a lot. In the last two months, I have drove Indianapolis to Maryland, Indianapolis to Colorado, Indianapolis to Wisconsin, plus many shorter trips.
I have seen many billboards. The older ones made of wood or paper are boring. The newer ones made from vinyl and even electronic lites are eye-catching. They are a welcome relief of the sometimes boring landscape.
But what happens to those newer vinyl billboards when they are replaced or become outdated? I have noted the billboards around Indianapolis are changed frequently.
I thought about the houses and schools located in rural Congo. They could use some of those old vinyl billboards.
I am contacting people in the industry to find out more details.
Business finds new uses for old billboards - WTHR.
Andrea Morehead/Eyewitness News - WTHR
Indianapolis - It is not your kid's art class, but a major craft making two local moms a household name.
It's a name that some may like, and you definitely can't forget it. "My mom hated it," said Ann Stark. Beth Mast added, "It also means to be streaked with color."
It's a Freakin' Billboard.
That's right. That's the company name and Beth and Ann are the founders. "We want stuff in all 50 states that's one of our goals," said Ann.
And everywhere you drive, you can't help but pass by the huge square advertisements. But have you ever wondered - what happens when the plastic ads become useless? Do they go to our local landfill?
Well, think green, all thanks to a challenge by Ann's husband whose business is billboards. Some old ones were on the office floor headed for the dumpster.
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