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Get your garden growing – Halton’s Compost Giveaway is coming soon

Posted on April 28, 2014 by HaltonRecycles

Each year during Compost Giveaway, Halton Region offers compost to Halton residents free of charge. The spring Compost Giveaway is taking place Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Halton Waste Management Site. During the event, tweet … Continue reading →

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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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Winter is Coming… and the waste collection crews are too…

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Ben Morris

Like the fantasy author George RR Martin has been warning us for some time “Winter is coming.” But even if you’re not a Game of Thrones fan, or living in the Kingdoms of Westeros, there’s no denying a major snowfall is here! … Continue reading →

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O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Amy Hartman

When I was a child I eagerly anticipated going to get a Christmas tree. I can vividly remember trekking through the snow and endless rows trying to find the perfect one. When we finally found it, the joy of yelling … Continue reading →

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Keep your GreenCart clean

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Amy Hartman

It’s that time of year again; summer has ended. For some of us, our GreenCarts have seen better days. The summer’s heat speeds up the decomposition of food waste in our GreenCart (which can cause odours), and can make our … Continue reading →

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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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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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Fore! Look out, the 2013 RBC Canadian Open is going green!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Nicole Watt

This year, from July 22 to 28, Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville will be hosting the 104th Canadian Open golf tournament. This week long tournament showcases the abilities of over 26 amateur and professional Canadian and international golfers. It … Continue reading →

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Growing heirloom seeds with compost

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Shirley McLean

This spring I read a blog at Yard Eatins that featured a list of heirloom seed suppliers compiled by Treehugger and a video of Jere Gettle, founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. I like to garden and this inspired me … Continue reading →

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Feeding the soil for future life

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

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 →

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It’s easier to clean our hands than to clean our compost

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Nicole Watt

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 →

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Let’s talk food!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Andrea Graham

Did you know that March is nutrition month? I’ll admit I had never heard of this before until the Foodshare Toronto program was recently brought to my attention. It got me thinking: this is a month filled with anticipation for … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Stacey Gibbs

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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How We Compost Yard Waste

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Allison Tyldesley

Ever wonder how yard waste is composted in Halton Region? In this 2 minute second video, I interview Luke McCarter of Gro-Bark, who explains how yard waste is composted into a nutrient-rich natural fertilizer. Luke also offers some tips to … Continue reading →

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On est très fière d’être une école verte!

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Nous sommes des étudiantes de la 4e année à l’école élémentaire catholique Sacré-Cœur à Georgetown. Nous faisons partie du club de l’environnement à notre école et nous voulons vous partager nos idées et nos succès. Voici ce que nous avons … Continue reading →

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Why visit Halton’s Compost Give Away?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I live and garden in north Oakville — in past years known as “red hill.” It came by the name honestly as the “soil” is actually red clay where children’s white socks become pink in no time. When we purchased … Continue reading →

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An inadvertent side effect of a Full House – How would Uncle Jesse manage all this waste?

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Andrea Graham

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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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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Reduce, reuse and recycle at your summer barbeque

Posted on August 2, 2012 by HaltonRecycles

We’re having a summer barbeque, and we’re offering you some tips to help reduce the environmental footprint of your next event!

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Reduce waste and reuse your leftovers for delicious new meals

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Stacey Gibbs

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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Enjoy and protect nature when camping this summer

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Nicole Watt

I love camping: getting the family together, sleeping in tents, swimming, riding my bike, sitting around a campfire making s’mores — the list goes on! Literally, camping has been something I’ve done since I was six months old. Every year, we … Continue reading →

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Waste Management Legislation in a Nutshell

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Nicole Meek

We often receive inquiries like “why don’t you ban this particular item,” or “why don’t businesses recycle more,” or “can you force manufacturers to use a particular package?” There are actually so many rules for waste management in Canada, it’s … Continue reading →

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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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It’s National Public Works Week – a time to recognize how our environment and community is protected

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Andrea Graham

Public Works is something that is actually quite difficult to define. It consists of a multitude of various services provided to the public, some are obvious, and some are not often realized. These consist of “must have” services such as … Continue reading →

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A recap of Municipal Waste Association’s spring 2012 conference

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Andrea Graham

In this 2 minute 30 second video, I share insights from the Municipal Waste Association‘s spring 2012 conference. I interview Wilma Bureau from Simcoe County and Jeff Lauritsen from Quinte Waste Solutions to learn what they took away from the conference, … Continue reading →

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Garbage In – Gold Out

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

You’ve got to love Mother Nature. She takes your unwanted kitchen scraps, grass clippings and fallen leaves and with a little bit of time and very little effort, she turns your garbage into pure gold – or at least your … Continue reading →

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A Compost Recipe – It’s Like Baking a Cake!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Nicole Watt

I’m sure everyone has that one recipe that is passed down through the generations. The recipe that has been perfected over the years; that we all know, if you miss just one step, the entire recipe is shot! It’s funny, … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Scouts Canada’s commitment to the environment during National Youth Week

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Allison Tyldesley

May 1-7 marks National Youth Week, which is dedicated to youth and their active participation in the community. Scouts Canada is an organization that encourages youth of all ages to get out and make a positive impact. In Halton, Scouts Canada is … Continue reading →

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Travelogue – Up Close and Personal with Beach Plastic Litter

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Andrea Graham

I recently went on a vacation that I have dreamed of for quite some time — one I may even be so bold as to call a “trip of a lifetime.” I was fortunate enough to head to the other … Continue reading →

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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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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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The GoodGuide: Helping Consumers Make Informed Choices

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Shirley McLean

Do you want to make good consumer choices when shopping, but are not sure how to do that? Do you want to choose products that do not contain harmful chemicals and are made by companies with good social policies? The … Continue reading →

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3Rs Community Champion – Eliot Zelem

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Allison Tyldesley

It was mid-autumn when we had the pleasure of meeting one of Halton’s 3Rs Community Champions, Eliot Zelem. It didn’t take long before he had both amazed and inspired us with his enthusiasm and knowledge of the 3Rs — Reduce, … Continue reading →

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10 Environmental New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Nicole Watt

It’s that time of the year again. Christmas has come and gone; the dinners are over but definitely not forgotten. We’re all complaining about those few extra pounds the holidays brought us. For many of us, it’s time for New … Continue reading →

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Tips for an Environmentally-friendly Christmas Morning

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Ben Morris

If you have children like I do, Christmas morning can create a whole new dimension of waste! Anyone who’s attempted to open (not to mention assemble) a child’s toy on Christmas morning knows that bleeding fingers and an engineering degree … Continue reading →

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Making Recycling Easy at Your Christmas Holiday Party

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Nicole Meek

Check out our 2 minute 20 second video about making recycling and composting easy for guests at your upcoming Christmas holiday party!

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“The Dirt” on Yard Waste Composting

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Allison Tyldesley

Have you ever really thought about what happens to your yard waste after it gets picked up at the curb? Or what about the loose leaves that are collected on the roadside in Burlington and Oakville? Where does it go … Continue reading →

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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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Composting is good but wasting less food is better!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Nicole Watt

Let’s face it, we’ve all done it, we’ve let the broccoli, strawberries, and bread, go bad. Luckily for Halton residents, we have the GreenCart program that accepts those food items and more we’ve so easily let expire. Let’s take a … Continue reading →

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Instead of red and orange, let’s see “Green” this Thanksgiving

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Nicole Watt

It’s that time of the year again where many families get together for Thanksgiving to enjoy delicious food and the beautiful array of colours the fall season has brought upon us. Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays; it’s like Christmas … Continue reading →

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