Looking to get inspired for your new year’s resolutions? Why not try an “eco-resolution” this year? Not only is this a great habit to keep your household moving toward waste reduction, it is also a kind way to ease your way into new recycling habits. By starting with one small, managable goal each year, you can gradually incorporate waste reduction habits with much less stress than trying to begin everything at once. Here are a few simple ideas to get you started:
- Cloth Napkins: We began using cloth napkins in place of paper towels or napkins at meal times a few years ago. These have greatly reduced our after meal waste.
- Reusable Wipes: These have been a lifesaver in my kitchen!! (Especially during Covid when disinfectant wipes were hard to come by.) Plus, I think they work better than the store bought one-use kind. You can find the “recipe” for these here.
- One New Thing: Maybe you can select just one material to focus on recycling this year. For example, you may decide that your household will focus on glass. See below all the glass we accept at Powder Springs Recycling Center.
- Join the Hefty Renew Program
- Try composting
- Mark your calendars for our first sustainability event, Spring Clean Up on Saturday, March 28th at Thurman Springs Park. Not only will we have our community yard sale and KPSB Plant Sale, we will also have demonstrations from the stage on composting, hard to recycle items, stormwater renewal and more.
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