Waste Disposal
No Brainers
  • See if your garbage company collects food scraps and other organics for composting.
  • Recycle ALL recyclables (see visual).
  • Bring reusable bags to the grocery store – avoid plastic bags.
  • Bring a reusable mug to the coffee shop – avoid Styrofoam.
  • Use a reusable water bottle – avoid bottled water.
  • Don’t use your toilet as a disposal system – main examples:  dental floss, prescription drugs, toxic cleaning products & rags.
  • Buy items made from recycled and recyclable materials.
  • Buy items that last.