National Recycling Week

National Recycling Week is coming up tomorrow, November 11th - this day was set aside in Australia to help promote curb-side, industrial and community recycling initiatives and to provide individuals with the tools to minimize waste.

Throughout the week Australians can find farm and eco-tours, waste management facility tours, recycling information pop-up stands and reuse of items formally destined for the waste bin. Also watch for sustainability related lectures, treasure hunts, lectures and classes involving "up-cycling" or "re-purpose"- using material from "trash" items to create something new. 

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There are far too many events in Australia to list on my blog but you can find a list of some of them here:
https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/events/


This is a good time for all of us outside of Australia to consider our lifestyle habits.

- Donating to, and shopping at, charity-driven thrift and gift shops is a wonderful place to start on this journey.

- Attending and supporting local craft shows, markets and trade shows is another way to help out.

- Buying locally produced products and services reduces waste and the fossil fuel cost involved in shipping, warehousing before you receive the item.

- Purchasing paper gift certificates (instead of plastic gift cards) from local services like music or dance lessons and car services reduces a huge amount of waste while supporting local businesses.

- Make it a focus every gift-giving season, holiday or birthday/anniversary, etc. to wrap gifts in reusable items (towel, scarf), reusable bags or boxes.

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Check out our Trash Talk book series to find literally hundreds upon hundreds of useful ideas and helpful advice when it comes to reducing waste, saving money, helping the community and reducing energy and water use.

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