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Feeding the soil for future life
International Compost Awareness Week 2013 has now ended. From its start in 1995 in Canada, this event has now become part of annual awareness-building efforts for organics recycling and compost use in Australia, the UK, the United States, Ireland as well … Continue reading
It’s easier to clean our hands than to clean our compost
This is a call out to residents to ensure we are all treating the GreenCart with the respect it deserves. Many residents are unaware that the material you throw in your GreenCart is being turned into beautiful compost. This compost … Continue reading
Posted in Compost, GreenCart
Tagged 3rs, compost, composting, conservation, consumerism, environment, food, waste management, zero waste
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What Earth Day means to me
Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22. The first Earth Day was held in the United States in 1970 and was organized by Senator Gaylord Nelson. The first Canadian Earth Day was celebrated in 1980, and in 1990 … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Green Living
Tagged 3rs, children, conservation, consumerism, earth day, eco, environment, environmental education, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, zero waste
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Do you have too much recycling?
Whenever people learn where I work, they almost instantly begin to share with me how they manage their waste at their home. A lot of these people very proudly exclaim “I recycle so much! Each week I put out five … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rs, Blue Box, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, sustainable, zero waste
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Halton residents divert a lot of waste at Special Waste Drop-off Days
The final numbers are in for all seven of 2012’s Special Waste Drop-Off Days. Over 5,200 vehicles dropped off materials at our seven events — in fact, Halton residents diverted 108 tonnes of household hazardous waste and 128 tonnes … Continue reading
Our furry friends and “their business”
It is estimated that there is approximately 4.5 million licensed cats in Canada, with many households owning multiple pets. Most cats become a part of the family. These furry companions bring us much love, but just like dogs, bring us … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living
Tagged zero waste, 3rs, recycling, reduce, reuse, composting, landfill, environment, Garbage, waste management, recycle, compost, kitty litter, pet litter, cat
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All the good reasons Halton is reducing its garbage limit
As of April 1, 2013, Halton Region has reduced its garbage bag limit and introduced garbage tags. Information on the program details and garbage tags can be found at http://www.halton.ca/garbagetags. You may be wondering why Halton Region is reducing its garbage … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rs, compost, composting, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, waste management, zero waste
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Halton’s garbage tag program
Learn all about Halton Region’s garbage tag program. Starting April 1, 2013, Halton residents may place 3 garbage bags/cans or less at the curb every other week. More than 3 garbage bags/cans will require a “garbage tag,” up to a … Continue reading
Posted in Disposal, Garbage
Tagged zero waste, 3rs, recycling, reduce, reuse, landfill, environment, Garbage, waste management, consumerism, sustainability, recycle
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Greening healthcare
It’s that time of year again when facial tissues out number the dollar bills I have in my purse. Yes, it’s cold and flu season! As you reach for the bottle of medication to help make you feel better faster, … Continue reading
The issue of bottled water
I have always struggled with the issue of bottled water; my views of the issue change regularly. I don’t have a definitive solution or answer to the issue, just a lot of ideas. There’s been a lot of research done recently … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Recycle
Tagged 3rs, bottled water, Bottled Water Free Day, Canada Water Week, eco, environment, plastic water bottle, recycle, recycling, school, waste management, water
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