Author Archives: John Watson

About John Watson

I'm a communicator, educator and project manager with a focus on environmental and public works issues. I am currently the Environmental Manager for the Municipality of Dysart et al in Haliburton County. Previously, I was the Onboarding Director for ReCollect Systems, where I implemented digital communication products for municipalities and non-profits. For eight years, I was the Waste Diversion Educator Coordinator for Halton Region, where I implemented award winning communications and outreach programs.

Playing for the environment this World Theatre Day

Posted on March 27, 2014 by John Watson

Live theatre is thriving in Halton! From presenting theatres to community theatre groups, and high school drama clubs to college programs, theatre practioners and audience members have so many options to be thrilled and entertained. Today, March 27 is World Theatre … Continue reading →

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Posted in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Tagged 3rs, comedy, community theatre groups, drama, environment, play, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, theatre, theatre companies, waste management, World Theatre Day | Leave a comment

School lunch programs and the packaging waste they create

Posted on March 20, 2014 by John Watson

When I was in elementary school, we’d have hot dog days once every few months. Parents would get together and steam hot dogs in the staff room. The hot dogs came wrapped in a paper napkin, and we had a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blue Box, Compost, Garbage, GreenCart, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Schools | Tagged 3rs, compost, composting, conservation, environment, environmental education, hot lunch, pita day, pizza day, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, school, waste management, zero waste | Leave a comment

An ode to Nana’s couch

Posted on March 13, 2014 by John Watson

My grandmother recently passed away. She lived a very long life, filled with much love and adventure. In the past fifteen years or so, she moved from her large single-family home into a seniors’ retirement building, then twice more into … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living | Tagged 3rs, clutter, conservation, consumerism, death, Declutter, grandmother, grandparent, heirloom, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse | 1 Comment

LEGO – an opportunity to reuse

Posted on February 6, 2014 by John Watson

Let’s face it — everyone loves LEGO! Kids love it. Adults love it. Heck, I’m in my mid 30s, and I still get a new LEGO set each Christmas! From Ninjago to LEGO Friends, from the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre to the upcoming The … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Tagged 3rs, Burlington Public Library, conservation, environment, halton hills public library, LEGO, LEGO Movie, Milton Public Library, Oakville Public Library, recycle, recycling, reduce, sustainability, sustainable, zero waste | 1 Comment

Coffee discs and cups – what convenience means to waste management

Posted on January 27, 2014 by John Watson

Canadians love their coffee! According to one study, 65% of Canadians drink coffee daily, and 51% of coffee drinkers drink their coffee at home. Preparing your coffee at home is good for the environment because there’s no disposable cup that … Continue reading →

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Posted in Disposal, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Tagged 3rs, coffee, coffee cup, coffee disc, coffee machine, compost, composting, consumerism, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, waste management, zero waste | 3 Comments

Recycling in the age of Hercules

Posted on January 9, 2014 by John Watson

I admit I’m a sucker for TV shows and movies that depict ancient Greece and Rome — Spartacus, I, Claudius, Rome, Troy, Immortals, Clash of the Titans, Gladiator — they’re right up my alley. This year, I’ll be lining up at the movies to … Continue reading →

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Posted in History, Recycle | Tagged 3rs, Athens, Greece, Hercules, history, Kellan Lutz, Legend of Hercules, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, Roman, Rome | 3 Comments

Recycling in Downton Abbey

Posted on January 2, 2014 by John Watson

January 5, 2014 marks the return of Downton Abbey in North America, and I for one couldn’t be more excited. I came late to this television masterpiece, having binge-viewed the first three seasons over the past few weeks. Telling the story of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living, History, Movie Review, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Tagged 3rs, conservation, Downton Abbey, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, TV, waste management | 2 Comments

A Christmas card conundrum

Posted on December 16, 2013 by John Watson

I admit it: I’m addicted to paper. Books, newspaper, writing paper, computer paper, flyers, brochures — I love it all. My love of paper is especially heightened during the holidays, as I love mailing (and receiving) Christmas cards. But this … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living | Tagged 3rs, Canada Post, Christmas, Christmas card, Christmas cards, environment, mail, paper, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, zero waste | Leave a comment

Can we ban plastic?

Posted on November 18, 2013 by John Watson

“Why don’t we ban plastic?” I’m asked this question regularly when delivering waste diversion workshops to schools, community groups and businesses. Plastic is seen as a big issue, from taking up space in our Blue Boxes, to causing worldwide situations … Continue reading →

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Posted in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Tagged 3rs, environment, plastic, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, waste management, zero waste | 1 Comment

School librarians promote reduce, reuse, recycle

Posted on October 24, 2013 by John Watson

Books have the power to educate, entertain and enthrall. They can cause personal reflection, a change of thought, and a call to action. In recognition of Waste Reduction Week in Canada and the need to protect our environment, teacher-librarians, library technicians and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living | Tagged 3rs, book, children, eco, environment, environmental education, Halton District School Board, libraries, library, literacy, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, waste management, zero waste | 1 Comment

When you look at a can of cranberries, what do you see?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by John Watson

When you look at a can of cranberries, what do you see? Do you see a delicious side dish to your Thanksgiving turkey? Or do you also see the seeds that grew the cranberries? What about the farmers who planted, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living | Tagged 3rs, compost, composting, conservation, consumerism, environment, environmental education, food, Garbage, holidays, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, Thanksgiving, zero waste | 1 Comment

Municipalities work together and encourage you to “recycle more”

Posted on October 2, 2013 by John Watson

Traditionally, Blue Box recycling programs in Ontario have varied from municipality to municipality. That’s now starting to change, with many municipalities accepting the same sort of materials, especially when it comes to rigid plastic packaging. Representing nearly 7 million people, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blue Box, Product Stewardship, Recycle | Tagged 3rs, Blue Box, environment, municipalities, recycle, Recycle More, recycling, waste management | Leave a comment

Movie Review: Trash Dance

Posted on September 12, 2013 by John Watson

Is waste collection an art? To help make the case, in 2009, Allison Orr of Forklift Danceworks embedded herself with the City of Austin‘s solid waste management department, learning about waste collection procedures, trucks and equipment, and befriending the workers. Using these … Continue reading →

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Posted in Movie Review | Tagged 3rs, arts, dance, environment, environmental education, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, Trash Dance, waste management | Leave a comment

Happy New Year! It’s back to school

Posted on September 3, 2013 by John Watson

Today, students, teachers, custodians and administrators of the Halton District School Board, Halton Catholic District School Board, Provincial Schools Branch, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud start a new school year. Halton Region has great partnerships with the publicly-funded … Continue reading →

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Posted in Education, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Schools | Tagged 3rs, children, compost, composting, environment, environmental education, Halton Catholic District School Board, Halton District School Board, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, school | Leave a comment

Summer fades into autumn

Posted on August 30, 2013 by John Watson

As summer fades in autumn, I’m reminded how the change of season also changes my family’s waste management practices. Around the house, it’s time to locate our reusable lunch bag, thermos, containers and cutlery in preparation for packing waste-free lunches … Continue reading →

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Posted in Compost, Green Living, Household Hazardous Waste, Reuse | Tagged 3rs, autumn, compost, conservation, eco, environment, gardening, household hazardous waste, Yard Waste | 1 Comment

One of the most selfish acts in the world… illegal dumping

Posted on August 19, 2013 by John Watson

In my opinion, illegal dumping is one of the most selfish and self-centred acts anyone can commit. Think about it for a moment. A resident or a business feels it is okay to fill their personal or commercial vehicle with … Continue reading →

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Posted in Disposal | Tagged conservation, disposal, eco, environment, illegal dumping, outdoors, waste management | Leave a comment

Travelogue: A Journey Through Eastern Canada

Posted on August 12, 2013 by John Watson

Recently, my wife, our dog and I headed out east for a driving vacation through Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. We stayed at private camp grounds, provincial parks, national parks and the odd hotel, and it gave me … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living | Tagged conservation, De La République Provincial Park, environment, Fundy National Park, holidays, Mount Carleton Provincial Park, New Brunswick, PEI National Park, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, summer vacation, vacation, waste management | 1 Comment

What’s the deal with “compostable” packaging?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by John Watson

Packaging is a huge business. Corporations spend millions of dollars annually to ensure their packaging choices are eye-catching, memorable, and easy to use — all in the effort to ensure consumers (you) buy their product. In recent years, many corporations … Continue reading →

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Posted in Compost, Green Living, Product Stewardship | Tagged compost, composting, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, packaging, product stewardship, recycle, recycling, sustainable packaging, waste management | 4 Comments

World Population Day

Posted on July 11, 2013 by John Watson

World Population Day is recognized internationally on July 11. Coordinated by the United Nations Population Fund, World Population Day aims to educate about the challenges — and opportunities — associated with increased population on development, health and social attitudes. In … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living | Tagged conservation, eco, environment, Places to Grow, population, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, World Population Day | Leave a comment

Think.Eat.Save – World Environment Day 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by John Watson

While not as well-known as Earth Day in April, World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5. Organized by the United Nations Environment Programme, World Environment Day raises awareness about the need for positive environmental action. The theme for the 2013 … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living, Reduce | Tagged composting, conservation, consumerism, environment, food, food waste, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, World Environment Day, zero waste | 1 Comment

Why we can now recycle rigid plastic packaging in Halton

Posted on June 3, 2013 by John Watson

In April 2013, Halton Region added new rigid plastic packaging to its Blue Box, including clear plastic “clamshell” containers, black and clear plastic take-out containers, and single-serve plastic food containers. Here, Halton Region and its external partners explain how these … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blue Box, Product Stewardship, Recycle | Tagged 3rs, Blue Box, Canadian Plastics Industry Association, Continuous Improvement Fund, eco, Emterra, environment, optical sorter, plastic, product stewardship, recycle, recycling, solid waste management, Stewardship Ontario, waste management, waste management strategy, zero waste | 3 Comments

Waste’s impact on biodiversity

Posted on May 23, 2013 by John Watson

Visit the Royal Ontario Museum and learn how biodiversity is being impacted by waste — and how we can minimize those environmental impacts.

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Posted in Disposal, Green Living, Household Hazardous Waste, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Video | Tagged bald eagle, biodiversity, conservation, consumerism, environment, environmental education, household hazardous waste, International Day for Biological Diversity, nature, Royal Ontario Museum, sea turtle, sustainability, sustainable, waste management | 1 Comment

Do you have too much recycling?

Posted on April 18, 2013 by John Watson

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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Posted in Blue Box | Tagged 3rs, Blue Box, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, sustainable, zero waste | 1 Comment

Halton’s garbage tag program

Posted on April 1, 2013 by John Watson

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 →

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Posted in Disposal, Garbage | Tagged 3rs, consumerism, environment, Garbage, landfill, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, waste management, zero waste | 2 Comments

The issue of bottled water

Posted on March 18, 2013 by John Watson

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 →

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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 | 9 Comments

I wish you enough

Posted on March 4, 2013 by John Watson

I enjoy a good internet meme like Texts from Hilary Clinton, Ikea Monkey and Kid President. Recently I came across a Facebook post/story that’s been making the rounds called “I wish you enough.” Part of the story included the following “poem,” which really got … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living | Tagged 3rs, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, sustainability, waste management, zero waste | 1 Comment

Travelogue: Shuffle off to Buffalo

Posted on January 21, 2013 by John Watson

Canadian thrill seekers understand the adrenaline rush of wearing three newly purchased t-shirts, one on top of the other, as they cross the border from the U.S. back into Canada. “Nothing to declare.” I totally recognize that cross-border shopping discourages … Continue reading →

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Posted in Garbage, Green Living, Recycle, Travel | Tagged 3rs, consumerism, cross border shopping, eco, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, shopping | Leave a comment

My new year’s resolutions – helping the environment more

Posted on January 2, 2013 by John Watson

I tend to consider September, with its emphasis on back-to-school new beginnings as more of a new year, however every January I do try to make some new year’s resolutions. Some studies indicate that by the end of January, a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living, Recycle | Tagged conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, new year, New Year's Resolutions, recycle, recycling, reduce, resolutions, reuse, waste management, zero waste | 2 Comments

That’s a wrap – environmentally friendly alternatives to wrapping paper

Posted on December 19, 2012 by John Watson

Even though there’s no snow, “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” The lights are up. The decorations are out. The gingerbread is in the oven. The tree is aglow. If your house is like mine, presents are starting … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blue Box, Garbage, Green Living | Tagged 3rs, Christmas, conservation, consumerism, environment, gift, presents, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, wrapping paper, zero waste | 6 Comments

Fostering environmental literacy through Ontario EcoSchools

Posted on October 22, 2012 by John Watson

Students across Ontario are going green! They’re collecting classroom recycling and organics, ensuring energy is being conserved, creating outdoor learning spaces, and learning about how their actions — no matter how small — can make a big difference for our … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blue Box, Education, GreenCart, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Schools | Tagged 3rs, children, conservation, eco, education, environment, environmental education, Ontario EcoSchools, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, school, sustainability, waste management, zero waste | 3 Comments

A symbol that changed the world

Posted on September 17, 2012 by John Watson

The recycling logo. You know the one I mean — the triangle made up of three arrows, drawn as a möbius, or continuous, loop. This symbol — the recycling logo — has changed the world. It has grown beyond its … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blue Box, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Tagged 3rs, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, environmental education, recycle, recycling, recycling logo, recycling symbol, reduce, reuse, science, waste management, zero waste | 3 Comments

Teaching children about recycling with fun activities

Posted on August 27, 2012 by John Watson

Young children at home or in daycare, pre-school or kindergarten, can develop a love of the environment and commitment to recycling and composting through fun activities. Many schools are implementing Ontario’s Full Day Kindergarten, a play-based education program. Within this … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blue Box, Compost, Education, Green Living, GreenCart, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Schools | Tagged 3rs, child development, children, curriculum, daycare, early learning, early years, education, environment, family, kindergarten, pre-school, recycling, school, teaching | 4 Comments

Managing solid waste caused by emergencies and disasters

Posted on August 20, 2012 by John Watson

9/11 and the World Trade Center. Hurricane Katrina. The earthquake in Haiti. The tsunami in Japan. These disasters resulted in a horrifying loss of human life and the destruction of property. They also generated an unexpected amount of solid waste that needed … Continue reading →

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Posted in Apartments, Garbage, Green Living, History, Household Hazardous Waste, Houses, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Tagged 3rs, conservation, debris, disaster, disposal, earthquake, eco, education, emergency management, environment, family, federal emergency management agency, flood, household hazardous waste, hurricane katrina, landfill, litter, Peterborough, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, science, SWANA, tornado, tsunami, waste management, zero waste | 3 Comments

Archaeology and how First Nations lived sustainably

Posted on July 19, 2012 by John Watson

In this video, I meet with Adam McDowell from Conservation Halton to learn how archaeology demonstrates how the First Nations lived sustainably. We tour the amazing 15th century Iroquoian Village which has been reconstructed on its original site in Crawford Lake Conservation Area in Milton.

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Posted in Education, Green Living, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Video | Tagged 3rs, Aboriginal, archaeology, composting, conservation, Conservation Halton, Crawford Lake Conservation Area, eco, education, environment, environmental education, First Nations, food, gardening, Indian, Iroquoian Village, Iroquois, leave no trace, museum, nature, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse | 1 Comment

Making your workouts good for the environment

Posted on July 10, 2012 by John Watson

I once heard someone say: “I never understand the people who get in their car, drive to a gym, and then run a treadmill for an hour, only to get back in their car and drive home. Why not run … Continue reading →

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Posted in Apartments, Education, Green Living, Houses | Tagged 3rs, athletic, children, environment, exercise, family, fitness, gym, health, healthy-living, leave no trace, plastic water bottle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainable, water bottle, zero waste | 1 Comment

A recap of the Canadian Network for Environmental Education & Communication’s spring 2012 conference

Posted on June 11, 2012 by John Watson

The Canadian Network for Environmental Education & Communication (EECOM) is Canada’s only national, bilingual, charitable network for environmental learning. Each year, EECOM partners with an environmental organization or agency in a different province to offer a conference bringing together environmental educators and communicators from … Continue reading →

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Posted in Education, Green Living | Tagged 3rs, Canadian Environmental Studies Association, Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication, children, climate, communication, eco, education, environment, environmental education, environmental studies programs, product stewardship, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, school, science, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, water colour paintings, waterloo ontario, zero waste | Leave a comment

Everyone creates waste, but how do you make waste management services accessible to all?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by John Watson

According to the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, “one in seven people in Ontario has a disability. Over the next 20 years, that number will rise as the population ages.” While every person generates waste that needs to be … Continue reading →

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Posted in Apartments, Blue Box, Compost, Disposal, Education, Green Living, Household Hazardous Waste, Houses, Landfill, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Tagged 3rs, accessibility, composting, conservation, disabilities, disability, eco, education, environment, environmental education, Garbage, household hazardous waste, household waste management, landfill, National Access Awareness Week, product stewardship, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainable, waste management, zero waste | 3 Comments

How early settlers and Victorians lived sustainably for the environment

Posted on May 17, 2012 by John Watson

In this 5 minute video, I visit Karla Corrigan from the Halton Region Museum, to learn about the sustainable practices of Halton’s early settlers and Victorians. We should be inspired by their efforts to practice the 3Rs — reduce, reuse, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Education, Green Living, History, Reduce, Reuse, Video | Tagged 3rs, children, early settlers, education, environment, family, food, Halton Region, Halton Region Museum, heritage, history, International Museum Day, Kelso Conservation Area, museum, Nassagawaya, nature, pioneer, recycling, reduce, research, reuse, science, sustainability, sustainable, sustainable practices, Victorian, victorians, waste management, zero waste | Leave a comment

Visit the Library, Read a Book, Help the Environment

Posted on April 16, 2012 by John Watson

Earth Day is coming up on April 22. What better way to prepare for this important celebration of our earth than by reading books about the environment. One of the best places to access environmental books is your local library, where the “reuse” … Continue reading →

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Posted in Apartments, Blue Box, Compost, Disposal, Education, Green Living, GreenCart, Houses, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Schools | Tagged 3rs, book, children, earth day, eco, education, environment, family, landfill, libraries, library, literacy, national environmental education week, reading, recycling, reduce, reuse, school, sustainable, waste management, zero waste | 2 Comments

3Rs Community Champion: Trillium Demonstration School reduces garbage to recycle more

Posted on April 2, 2012 by John Watson

Students at Trillium Demonstration School have taken the planet to heart — incorporating environmental initiatives into everything they do. “We only have one planet, so we need to minimize garbage to try to preserve it,” said a Trillium student. The … Continue reading →

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Posted in 3Rs Community Champion, Compost, Education, Garbage, Green Living, GreenCart, Houses, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Schools | Tagged 3rs, ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd, children, composting, curriculum, education, environment, environmental education, family, garbage cans, learning disabilities, Ontario EcoSchools, Ontario Ministry of Education, recycling, reduce, reuse, school, science, Trillium Demonstration School, waste management, zero waste | 1 Comment

How We Recycle Blue Box Materials

Posted on March 8, 2012 by John Watson

Ever wonder how Blue Box materials are recycled in Halton Region? In this 2 minute 33 second video, I interview Paulina Leung of Emterra Environmental, who explains how Blue Box recycling is processed. Paulina also answers some common recycling questions.

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Posted in Apartments, Blue Box, Education, Green Living, Houses, Product Stewardship, Recycle, Schools, Video | Tagged 3rs, children, education, environment, family, materials recovery facility, MRF, product stewardship, recycle, recycling, recycling facility, recycling plant, school, video, waste management, zero waste | 3 Comments

National Sweater Day

Posted on February 6, 2012 by John Watson

Thursday, February 9 is National Sweater Day. A day to celebrate all those tacky and wacky sweaters you have hidden deep in your closet. You know the ones I mean — sweaters with mooses and ducks and flowery appliques. But … Continue reading →

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Posted in Apartments, Businesses, Education, Green Living, Houses, Schools | Tagged children, education, energy conservation, environment, National Sweater Day, reuse, school, World Wildlife Fund | 1 Comment

What’s Up Doc? Looking after medications environmentally

Posted on January 5, 2012 by John Watson

This weekend I opened up the medicine cabinet and was amazed at how many expired medications were in there. Why have I been holding on to them for so long? It was time for a major clean up. However, medications — … Continue reading →

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Posted in Apartments, Household Hazardous Waste, Houses, Product Stewardship | Tagged 3rs, environment, family, household hazardous waste, medications, pharmacist, Pharmacy, product stewardship | Leave a comment

3Rs Community Champion: White Oaks Futures Program Promotes Reuse

Posted on November 17, 2011 by John Watson

Did you know that plastic bags account for about 3% of the average household garbage bag in Halton? Concerned about the number of plastic bags being buried in the landfill, students in the Futures Program at White Oaks Secondary School, … Continue reading →

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Posted in 3Rs Community Champion, Blue Box, GreenCart, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Schools | Tagged children, education, environment, recycling, school, special needs, White Oaks Secondary School | 1 Comment

Garbage. Waste. What’s in a Name?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by John Watson

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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Posted in Blue Box, Compost, Disposal, E-waste, Garbage, GreenCart, Household Hazardous Waste, Landfill, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Tagged environment, waste management, zero waste | 2 Comments

The Abundance of Stuff

Posted on October 19, 2011 by John Watson

Television presents us with a spectrum of shows about families dealing with clutter. You can watch shows about basic home organization (Neat; Home Made Simple), shows about extreme cleaning (How Clean is Your House?), shows about clutter (Clean Sweep; Enough Already) and the guiltiest-pleasure … Continue reading →

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Posted in Green Living, Reduce | Tagged environment, family, hoarders, hoarding | 3 Comments

A Waste in Space

Posted on September 26, 2011 by John Watson

I was delivering recycling workshops at an elementary school recently and a boy in grade 3 asked me “why don’t we blast our garbage into space?” This was not the first time I’ve been asked this. I responded that it … Continue reading →

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Posted in Garbage, Green Living | Tagged movies, science, space junk, Star Wars | 1 Comment

Welcome to HaltonRecycles!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by John Watson

Well the day has finally arrived! Halton Region Waste Management Services is proud to launch our social media program, including this blog and our Twitter feed. When we began developing this new program, we were asked, “what will you blog or tweet … Continue reading →

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