When it comes to green living, one of the most important ways to help our environment is to reduce consumption of our resources. Using the library allows you access to all the books you want to read without needing to buy a new copy.
Waste
Conducting a Waste Stream Audit at Home
Written January 11th, 2012 by
A waste stream audit reviews how much waste is currently produced within your household, and can bring awareness to how much and what kind of waste you produce. The results can help your family to make smarter use of resources by measuring which materials account for the majority of your waste and identifying items that could be reduced, reused, recycled, or composted. Read the rest of this entry »
Dump the Disposable Lifestyle
Written January 11th, 2012 by admin
What do sandwich bags, batteries, pens and water bottles have in common? They all end up in the trash after single or limited use. Ultimately we spend more money purchasing disposable products than if we had bought a similar reusable product in the first place.
Sustainability makes sense. Reusable produces are quality products designed to last with minimal environmental and social impact throughout its entire life cycle. The bottom line is you save money and minimize waste by choosing reusable and/or recyclable products.
Local Recycling Opportunities in your County
Written January 11th, 2012 by admin
You know you can recycle cardboard boxes, empty plastic bottles, and old newspapers – that’s old news. But did you know that there are opportunities to recycle antifreeze, electronics, CDs, and toner cartridges? Other common items like florescent bulbs and batteries can be harmful to humans and the environment if thrown in the trash. Visit the Know Toxics website for a full list.
For details on everything from where to take your old refrigerator, to what to do with that pile of Styrofoam shipping peanuts, check out the following resources for your County: Loudoun County, Prince Williams County, Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, City of Manassas Park, City of Manassas, City of Alexandria, Arlington County.
