What are the 5R’s?
Someone recently asked us, what other steps can we take to be more sustainable? Let’s get started by looking at the 5R’s! The 5R’s are an expanded look at the 3R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Like the 3R’s, the 5R’s give us a guideline to Earth-friendly practices in order of their importance! Let’s look at…
Read MoreBlack Friday Message
Did you know that US waste increases by 25% after Black Friday sales? The majority of this waste comes from packaging, with most packaging being unrecyclable or recycled incorrectly. Let’s make this Black Friday a Green Friday by focusing on sustainable choices. 1) Choose items packaged in recyclable packaging. Look for glass, plastics, paper or…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! The WWRA will be closed today, Thursday November 28th and will reopen Friday, November 29th. Thursday’s curbside pickup will be rescheduled to Friday, November 29th. Here’s a few tips to celebrate and Thank the Earth: 1) Avoid Single-Use utensils, cups, and plates. These items are not recyclable. 2) If you need more…
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