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Tag Archives: landfill
WasteAid – working to improve waste management in developing countries
Imagine waking up in the morning. Instead of making breakfast, you head out into the streets, scavenging through litter and accumulated waste to find food and clothing for your family. You then head to the local dump where you pick … Continue reading
Visiting the Halton Waste Management Site during the summer
The Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) can be extremely busy during the summer. Here’s a few helpful tips and reminders to make your next visit simple and easy. Check your Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for materials that are … Continue reading
Posted in Landfill, Recycle
Tagged environment, Halton Waste Management Site, landfill, Scalehouse, waste management, weigh, weight
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Improving waste diversion in the industrial, commercial and institutional sector
In Ontario, households are doing a great job practicing the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle). From shopping wisely and choosing products with minimal packaging to packing food in reusable containers, residents’ participation in curbside recycling programs helps Ontario’s household waste diversion … Continue reading
Posted in Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Tagged business, conservation, environment, landfill, product stewardship, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, waste management, zero waste
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An unconventional classroom
During the week, a normal high school student would find themselves in class learning anything from math to history at 12:30 p.m.. I too, head off to class at that time, but not in your conventional classroom — my classroom … Continue reading
Celebrating National Public Works Week
One of my favourite books is In The Skin of the Lion, by famed Canadian author Michael Ondaatje. Part of this excellent novel narrates the lives of the workers who helped build some of Toronto’s most iconic — and important — public … Continue reading
Posted in Disposal, Education, Green Living, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Tagged 3rs, American Public Works Association, compost, composting, environment, environmental education, landfill, National Public Works Week, public works, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, waste management, zero waste
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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 3rs, cat, compost, composting, environment, Garbage, kitty litter, landfill, pet litter, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, 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 3rs, consumerism, environment, Garbage, landfill, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, waste management, zero waste
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