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Tag Archives: eco
Reuse Centres in Halton Region: Upper Credit Humane Society Thrift Shop
Part of a series about the charitable reuse centres operating in Halton Region. Waste audits have shown 7% of the materials found in Halton’s residential garbage stream are textile materials that could be salvaged through reuse centres. This number may … Continue reading
Online shopping — is it good for the environment?
Online shopping has gained a lot of momentum over the last few years, as retailers of all sorts move toward making it more convenient for consumers to shop. What doesn’t sound appealing about shopping in your pajamas, out of the … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Disposal, Green Living, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Tagged 3rs, conservation, consumerism, cyber shopping, eco, environment, online retailer, online shopping, packaging waste, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, waste management
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Reuse Centres in Halton Region: Burlington Reuse Centre
Part of a series about the charitable reuse centres operating in Halton Region. Waste audits have shown 7% of the materials found in Halton’s residential garbage stream are textile materials that could be salvaged through reuse centres. This number may not … Continue reading
Posted in Reuse, Reuse Centres in Halton
Tagged 3rs, Burlington, Burlington Reuse Centre, conservation, eco, environment, reduce, reuse
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Winter is Coming… and the waste collection crews are too…
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
Posted in Compost, Garbage, Recycle
Tagged 3rs, compost, eco, environment, Game of Thrones, Garbage, recycle, recycling, snow, waste collection, Westeros, winter
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All we want for Christmas… are environmentally friendly presents
With Christmas just around the corner, the award-winning HaltonRecycles team has visions of sugar plums, dancing in their heads. The team has put together their environmentally friendly wish list for Santa. “I’m hoping Santa brings me a new road bike this … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living
Tagged 3rs, Christmas, consumerism, eco, environment, gift, presents, zero waste
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Wrap it up in environmentally friendly ways!
The holiday season is officially here! Festive music, tempting treats, colourful decorations and gift giving! Although a most wonderful time of the year, generous gift giving can create a lot of waste. You may be surprised to learn that gift … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Garbage, Green Living
Tagged 3rs, Christmas, eco, environment, environmental education, gift, Gift wrapping, Gifts and Occasions, holiday waste, holidays, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainable
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Reuse Centres in Halton Region: Wastewise
Part of a series about the charitable reuse centres operating in Halton Region. Waste audits have shown that 7% of the materials found in Halton’s residential garbage stream are textile materials that could be salvaged through reuse centres. This number may … Continue reading
Posted in Reuse, Reuse Centres in Halton
Tagged 3rs, conservation, eco, environment, Halton Hills, reduce, reuse, Wastewise
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Update on Ontario’s Waste Reduction Act
Earlier this summer, HaltonRecycles wrote about the new waste management legislation introduced to the Ontario Legislature on June 6, 2013: Bill 91, the Waste Reduction Act and Waste Reduction Strategy. The proposed Act will help to establish a new system … Continue reading
Waste less this Halloween
As old Hallow’s eve draws near, costume ideas and sugary treats are on a lot of people’s minds. It is a fun and festive fall celebration, and one that can also create a large amount of waste with disposable candy … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Tagged compost, composting, costume, eco, Garbage, Halloween, holiday waste, holidays, Parties, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, Trick-or-treating, waste management
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School librarians promote reduce, reuse, recycle
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
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
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Keep your GreenCart clean
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
Posted in Compost
Tagged compost, composting, eco, environment, waste management, zero waste
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Reuse Centres in Halton Region: Canadian Diabetes Association
Part of a new series about the charitable reuse centres operating in Halton Region. Waste audits have shown that 7% of the materials found in Halton’s residential garbage stream are textile materials that could be salvaged through reuse centres. This number … Continue reading
Posted in Reuse, Reuse Centres in Halton
Tagged 3rs, Canadian Diabetes Association, conservation, eco, environment, reduce, reuse
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Summer fades into autumn
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
Posted in Compost, Green Living, Household Hazardous Waste, Reuse
Tagged 3rs, autumn, compost, conservation, eco, environment, gardening, household hazardous waste, Yard Waste
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Reuse Centres in Halton Region: Breast Cancer Support Services
Part of a new series about the charitable reuse centres operating in Halton Region. Reuse centres provide many positive benefits to our community: they create jobs, provide affordable shopping, and divert waste from out landfill. Many reuse centres are registered charities, … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rs, Breast Cancer Support Services, conservation, eco, environment, reduce, reuse
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One of the most selfish acts in the world… illegal dumping
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
Posted in Disposal
Tagged conservation, disposal, eco, environment, illegal dumping, outdoors, waste management
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Reuse Centres in Halton Region: Burlington Humane Society
Part of a series about the charitable reuse centres operating in Halton Region. Reuse centres provide many positive benefits to our community: they create jobs, provide affordable shopping, and divert waste from out landfill. Many reuse centres are registered charities, … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rs, Burlington Humane Society, conservation, eco, environment, reduce, reuse
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The Green Fence Policy – China tightens restrictions at its boarders
About five months ago, there was a bit of a hiccup in the world-wide recycling industry: China implemented what is known as “The Green Fence Policy.” This policy has resulted in more rigorous scrutiny of all recyclable material coming into … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Businesses, Recycle
Tagged 3rs, China, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, green fence, green fence policy, product stewardship, recycle, recycling, waste management, zero waste
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New waste management legislation proposed for Ontario
On June 6, 2013, Ontario’s Minister of the Environment Jim Bradley, introduced Bill 91 to the Ontario Legislature. Bill 91 – An Act to establish a new regime for the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste and to repeal the … Continue reading
What’s the deal with “compostable” packaging?
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
Cups runneth over
The summer season is in full swing — bringing long weekends and warmer temperatures, backyard barbeques and outdoor parties. Entertaining in the summer is fun and, while reusable beverage cups are truly the best option, many find that outdoor entertaining … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Garbage, Green Living, GreenCart
Tagged beverage, Blue Box, composting, cup, eco, environment, Garbage, GreenCart, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, waste management, zero waste
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Fore! Look out, the 2013 RBC Canadian Open is going green!
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
Posted in Compost, Green Living, Recycle
Tagged compost, composting, conservation, eco, environment, glen abbey golf club, golf, RBC Canadian Open, recycle, recycling, reduce, zero waste
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Greening for golf
Did you know the sport of golf and the environmental movement have a long standing relationship? Some golf courses in the Great Toronto Area are built on closed landfills and other golf courses are working towards being certified for their environmental … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living
Tagged conservation, eco, environment, golf, RBC Canadian Open, sustainability, sustainable, zero waste
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World Population Day
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
Posted in Green Living
Tagged conservation, eco, environment, Places to Grow, population, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, World Population Day
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Halton Haz Waste – For the Orange Box!
Halton Region has turned a little orange over the past nine months. That’s because almost 1,000 homes are participating in Halton’s Orange Box pilot program. The Orange Box Pilot Program was first launched at the Halton Waste Management Site’s 20th Anniversary on … Continue reading
Plan now for efficient water irrigation this summer
Automatic irrigation systems have become popular because of convenience, however they do not always translate into improved water efficiency. Many systems use excessive amounts of water due to improper design, installation, and/or maintenance. Irrigation systems that significantly over-water are not … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living
Tagged conservation, eco, efficient water management, environment, garden, gardening, irrigation, reduce, Smart Irrigation Month, water
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Growing heirloom seeds with compost
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
Posted in Compost, Green Living
Tagged Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, compost, composting, eco, environment, food, gardening, Jere Gettle, nature, reduce, reuse, sustainability, sustainable, tomato
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Floating cities and the waste they create
I recently had the opportunity to call a new place home for 14 nights. This new home is a magical place where you can throw your towels on the floor and they get cleaned and replaced twice a day. There … Continue reading
Posted in Disposal, Green Living, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Travel
Tagged 3rs, conservation, cruise, cruise ships, eco, environment, ocean, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, vacation, waste management, water, zero waste
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Reusing plastic milk bags
Canadians should be proud of some of the life changing inventions they have pioneered. However, Canadians have also invented a number of items that have wreaked havoc to the planet. The familiar green garbage bag was a Canadian invention. Canadians … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living
Tagged 3rs, crochet, eco, environment, milk bag, plastic bag, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, zero waste
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Why we can now recycle rigid plastic packaging in Halton
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
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
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Conserving blue gold
Here at Halton Waste Management Site, we like to think of ourselves as experts in the 3Rs — reduce, reuse, recycle. This slogan is embedded into our work and everyday lives as we consciously think of ways to minimize our … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living
Tagged Canada Water Week, conservation, eco, environment, rain, reusable water bottles, water
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Stream of Dreams
This is one of my favourite times of year, not just because the flowers are blooming but because it means Conservation Halton Dream Team will soon be in local schools talking to children, teachers and parents about the importance of water … Continue reading
Recycling old recycling bins
Most of us are familiar with the materials accepted by our municipal curbside recycling programs, items like paper, cardboard, steel and aluminum cans, and certain plastic packaging But did you ever wonder what happens to those materials that are a … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Recycle
Tagged Blue Box, eco, environment, Pnewko Brothers Ltd., recycle, recycling, waste management
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How to choose a greener burial
We live. We die. There is no getting around this circle of life. A question that plagues most environmentally conscious families today is: how can I live and die while leaving the smallest carbon footprint possible? Can I still have … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Green Living
Tagged burial, Burlington Memorial Gardens, cemetery, conservation, eco, environment, funeral
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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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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
Posted in Blue Box, Garbage, Green Living, GreenCart
Tagged 3rs, compost, composting, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, waste management, zero waste
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Working with the weather
It is something that starts a conversation, can affect your mood, impacts your commute to work, and tells you how to dress. It is also something that directly affects the day-to-day operations of a landfill. I am talking about — … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Landfill
Tagged climate, eco, environment, landfill, meteorology, nature, weather, weather station, World Meteorological Day
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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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Let’s talk food!
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
Posted in Compost, Education, Green Living, Schools
Tagged 3rs, compost, composting, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, food, Nutrition Month, sustainable
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I wish you enough
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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Tagged 3rs, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, sustainability, waste management, zero waste
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Please check your carry-on for waste
“Ladies and gentlemen we are approaching our final descent. The cabin crew will be by to pick up any service items.” If you have ever flown on a plane, you would have most likely heard this announcement. In some instances, … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living, Travel
Tagged 3rs, airline, airplane, airport, aviation, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, travel, vacation, waste diversion, waste management
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Travelogue: Shuffle off to Buffalo
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
Posted in Garbage, Green Living, Recycle, Travel
Tagged 3rs, consumerism, cross border shopping, eco, environment, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, shopping
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Alton Village Public School is going green
We are the Alton Village Public School Eco Team — a brand new elementary school in north Burlington. Our school is working hard every day to recycle and compost. The Eco Team promotes this by having announcements about what things … Continue reading
Posted in 3Rs Community Champion, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Schools
Tagged 3rs, Alton Village Public School, children, composting, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, environmental education, food, Halton District School Board, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, waste management, zero waste
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Waste management in a winter wonderland
In the wintertime the snow and cold can have a real impact on collecting and processing Blue Box material. When everyone else is wishing for and dreaming of a white Christmas, we in the waste management business like it mild … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Recycle
Tagged 3rs, eco, environment, recycle, recycling, snow, waste management, winter
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My new year’s resolutions – helping the environment more
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
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
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Eco friendly gifts for the holidays
It’s the holiday season, and as that old song goes, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year!” It’s a time for gathering with family and friends, taking part in celebrations, sharing delicious meals, and giving gifts. Unfortunately, along with all … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Tagged 3rs, Christmas, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, family, gift, holiday waste, holidays, presents, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, zero waste
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Green holiday shopping tips
It’s that time of year again, the pumpkins and leaves have been sent to the composting pile and the malls are decked in holiday décor. The stores are filling up with holiday shoppers. According to Moneyville, the average Canadian will spend … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Tagged 3rs, children, Christmas, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, family, food, gift, holidays, presents, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, shopping, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, zero waste
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There’s a new box in Halton Region, and it’s orange!
Every week, Halton residents fill their Blue Boxes and Greencarts and place them at the curb for recycling and composting. Sometimes, if you are doing a big clean up, you will put your large items out for bulk collection or bring them to … Continue reading
Posted in Household Hazardous Waste, Landfill, Recycle
Tagged 3rs, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, hazardous waste material, hazardous waste materials, household hazardous waste, product stewardship, recycle, recycling, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, zero waste
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Five Weird Electronic Recycling Facts
With electronic recycling becoming increasingly crucial to the future of the planet, recovering mobile phones, and recycling old computers, televisions, printers and other electronic goods should be a priority for those that want to improve their ecological footprint. When considering … Continue reading
The history of recycling in Ontario
Have you ever wondered why the recycling box is blue? Or why only certain materials are accepted for recycling? Or even where recycling started? Proof of recycling can actually be found all the way back to 400 BCE, however modern … Continue reading
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