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An inadvertent side effect of a Full House – How would Uncle Jesse manage all this waste?
A little while back my in-laws decided to downsize and sell their house. They got into the early spring market and voila — their house sold in record time at full asking price. Only problem was that everything happened a … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rs, children, composting, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, family, food, Garbage, parents, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, sustainable, waste management
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Garbage. Waste. What’s in a Name?
Many people use the words “waste” and “garbage” interchangeably. However, within the waste management profession, “waste” acutally means something different than “garbage.” Waste is anything being thrown away, including Blue Box, GreenCart, Yard Waste, Household Hazardous Waste and Garbage materials. Garbage … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, waste management, zero waste
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Launching September 19, 2011!
Halton Recycles will start blogging on September 19, 2011. We’re excited to share interesting stories about Halton’s waste management programs, and to profile the recycling and composting champions in our community. In the meantime, visit Halton Region’s website for information on … Continue reading
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