Summer BBQs in Northeast Ohio create lots of trash because single-use plates, utensils and cups are not recyclable. But there are some simple steps you can take to create a (nearly) zero-waste summer event!
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Reducing Your Landfill Contribution
The easiest way to reduce our landfill contribution is to start at the source and reduce how much waste we produce.
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New Year’s Resolve to Follow the 4R’s
It’s time to follow through on those new year resolutions. Resolve to try the four Rs in 2019: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.”
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Green Giving: 8 Gift Ideas For Giving Less Stuff
When you give a thoughtful gift and encourage that in return, you’re giving items that aren’t just about getting more stuff. Keep your environmental impact low by practicing green gift-giving.
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How My Family Took a Vacation from Creating Extra Trash
My family and I decided to get-away for a few days and have a quick adventure. Our travels took us away from home for three days, which gave us plenty of opportunity to eat out and create waste.
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Reduce is First for a Reason
Almost every time I enter a classroom, I ask about the three “R” words that remind us to be good
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