Author Archives: Stacey Gibbs

About Stacey Gibbs

Hi, I’m Stacey, I'm a Waste Management Operations Assistant. I take care of the wide variety of calls that Halton Region receives daily involving collection issues, and other all waste related inquiries.

Score a touchdown for the environment! Make your Grey Cup party green

Posted on November 21, 2012

Touchdown! Coming from the Canadian prairies, Grey Cup football parties were a time to show my “Rider Pride” green.  Now “green” takes on a whole new meaning, with efforts to make my Grey Cup party environmentally friendly. This year marks the … Continue reading →

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Let’s reduce, reuse, recycle when going back to school

Posted on September 4, 2012

It’s yet again that time of year… back to school! It’s time to find out what can be reused from last year’s wardrobe and what school supplies are still in good condition to be used again. As each school year … Continue reading →

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Reduce waste and reuse your leftovers for delicious new meals

Posted on July 6, 2012

I love leftovers!  I love making a new meals or baked goods out of food that was left from the night before, or even from fruit that we just didn’t get around to eating.  I love the idea of being … Continue reading →

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Earth Hour – an environmental event for the whole family

Posted on March 28, 2012

I try to instil in my children a need to protect the environment. In my family, we practice the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), and discuss other things we can do as a family to help the environment. One small way … Continue reading →

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World Thinking Day

Posted on February 21, 2012

This year, my girls joined Brownies, which is part of the Girl Guides of Canada. I enjoy watching my girls make bonds with other girls, but I really appreciate the focus Girl Guides places on helping our community and the … Continue reading →

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Packing waste-free kids lunches

Posted on January 23, 2012

It’s 7 p.m. on Sunday evening and my girls and I are in the process of packing their school lunches. This year, I’m trying to get my girls more involved by having them participate in making their lunches.  I have one fussy eater, … Continue reading →

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Encouraging You to Reuse This Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2011

‘Tis the season to begin my Christmas shopping.  Every year I try to put a new twist on ensuring my gifts to family and friends are recyclable, compostable or re-usable. I also take great care in making something each year … Continue reading →

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Make your Halloween Environmentally Friendly

Posted on October 27, 2011

That spooky time of the year is upon us! While Halloween can be frightening good fun for children and parents; the decorations, costumes, and candies can be downright scary for the environment. So this Halloween, my family tried to think … Continue reading →

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