We may not all have solar panels and electric cars, but smaller sustainability efforts make a difference too. We want to hear about the subtle changes you have made in an effort to green it up.
To learn even more about individual sustainability opportunities, please swing by the library Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Green Your Life trade show which will include representatives of area businesses and organizations with sustainable products and services.
Your shared ideas on this blog and the information learned at the trade show will strengthen our efforts. After all, its not easy being green on your own!
3 comments:
I have long been a recycler of cans and plastic, but paper was an area that I overlooked until recently. Junk mail in particular was hard for me to commit to recycling - primarily because I hated to keep it in sight between recycling pick-ups. The stacks quickly become overwhelming, so I used to automatically pitch it all in the trash. I finally took the time to set up additional areas in my garage to devote to paper and cardboard sorting. It is working out great. Once I took the time to organize my collection area, the entire process has been an easy transition.
The two main things we have done at our home is recycling a lot more (can curbside pick up be any easier?!) and made a change in cleaning products we use.
I have heard that the lids of aluminum cans contain as much or more recyclable material as the can, but these can easily be left behind in the recycle bin, due to the fact that they are hard for gloved sanitation workers to pick up. I either open my cans, leaving a small point of connection so that contents can be taken out, can washed & then lid closed back, or (as w/ pull top lids) I store all loose lids in one can that I haven't opened all the way, so they won't fall out.
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