Garbage in its PlaceWritten by Lillian & Dave Brummet
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Report any dumping you witness, whether it was done illegally or accidentally - just get license number and leave rest to officials. Also, report any site where garbage has been left by others. These problems can be reported to local city, highway, public works or conservation office. Ask them to arrange for it to be cleaned up. By doing these relatively small actions, we prevent contamination and injuries to people or wildlife in area. When separating recyclable items, we keep a valuable resource out of landfill. In addition, we maintain a pristine environment for citizens, tourists and wildlife to enjoy. We can all take pride knowing that by keeping garbage in its place, we are making world just a little better for everyone.
-- Written by Dave and Lillian Brummet based on the concept of their book, Trash Talk. The book offers useful solutions for the individual to reduce waste and better manage resources. A guide for anyone concerned about their impact on the environment. (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)
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There are many other little things we can do around our home, to save money and reduce waste. Instead of purchasing a plastic drip tray for potted plants, reuse plastic lids from peanut butter or mayonnaise. Often, just right size of lid can be found for each potted plant, and most of these are dishwasher safe. Foil food trays also serve this purpose. Plastic containers that fresh herbs are sold in make useful storage packages in kitchen. Dried herbs and vegetables store well in these containers as long as seal is airtight. We once bought some very nice fresh ginger in Vancouver’s Chinatown and could not use it all in one recipe. Dave placed peeled and sliced root in herb containers covering it with red wine vinegar. Stored in refrigerator it kept for months this way and made it easy to add fresh tasting ginger to any dish. These are just a few ideas to demonstrate how easy it is to make a difference while saving some money. Imagine how many other small things you can do around home or office. Once ideas have begun to flow, they will cause a ripple effect cascading into other aspects of your life. Then, hopefully, you will think twice before throwing anything into trash.
-- Written by Dave and Lillian Brummet based on the concept of their book, Trash Talk. The book offers useful solutions for the individual to reduce waste and better manage resources. A guide for anyone concerned about their impact on the environment. (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)
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