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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.  http://brummetmedia.ca/store.html 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 won...