A big thank you to all those who stopped by the Climate Action table and took part in
our challenge at the Spring Festival. Many great ideas on how to reduce waste were
posted.
It’s not too late to take part.
We will have the challenge board posted in the foyer on
Sunday, June 15th . Add your ideas for waste reduction to the board and enter your name
in the draw. We will draw for prizes during coffee hour. If you win a prize but are not
present, we will contact you.
OR email your idea(s) to climate@uuhamilton.ca and we will include you in the draw.
Waste Reduction ideas submitted at Spring Festival
– When dining out, bring home excess food in a container you brought
– Share your extra glass containers
– Cut up banana peels for roses and egg shells for lilacs
– Remember my re-usable cup at Starbucks-
– Ask for butcher’s paper at Fortino’s instead of the plastic zip bag they use
– Use washable hankies
– Fight for packaging reduction on consumers’ products
– Buy thrift
– Stop fashion shopping
– Use reusable containers in your home kitchen
– Use reusable water bottle
– Pack litterless lunches
– Try cloth diapers
– Bring your own containers
– Buy less stuff!
– Use electrical power after 7 p.m.
– Access info online instead of with hard copy
– Paper vs styrofoam for meat and veggies
– Waste reduction clothing swap with friends
– Search online for good ideas from others
– Convince my husband to take cloth bags to Fortinos
Looking for more ideas to reduce waste?
Here are tips from Zero-Waste Chef that are not just for the kitchen.