Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink!
It is estimated that Canadians produce a total of more than 31 million tonnes of household waste each year. It's up to each of us to make responsible choices. Don't trash it until you've tried the 3R's.
Reduce:
- Avoid items that are excessively or needlessly packaged.
- Buy reusable coffee filters and cloth napkins. Avoid paper/foam plates and cups.
- Avoid plastic bags. Carry reusable bags or boxes for your shopping trips.
Reuse:
- Reuse scrap paper for writing notes and write on both sides.
- Use refillable containers and rechargeable batteries.
- Wash and reuse plastic food storage bags and heavy aluminum foil.
Recycle:
Instead of throwing things you no longer need, consider organizations that can give your items a second life. There are many groups in the City of Greater Sudbury that accept clothing, furniture, appliances and old computers.
- Some organizations are willing to pick up donations.
- Holding a yard or garage sale is a great way to recycle unwanted items so they can be reused by someone else.
The following is a list of non-profit organizations in your area that are willing to accept your gently used items. Select the link of your choice.
- Canadian Diabetes Association (clothesline donations)
- Canadian Diabetes Association (ink cartridges)
- Value Village (donations)
- Saint Vincent de Paul (donations)
- Habitat for Humanity - Re-store (donations)
- Computers for Schools (donations of old computers)
- Car Heaven is an initiative of Summerhill Impact, designed to reward and enable people to get their older, high-polluting cars permanently off the road.
- Freecycle Sudbury
For more information, please call the City at 3-1-1.