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Did you know:
- The average person throws away nearly one pound of food a day https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-waste-nearly-a-pound-of-food-each-per-day-study-finds/
- * Food waste in landfills creates methane, a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
- We partner with
- A local composting facility to turn your food scraps into healthy soil.
- We are partnering with the OHSWA to broaden the impact of this energy-producing capacity in our community, while reducing unnecessary growth of local landfills.
- The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority (OHSWA) has ways to capture methane, as featured in Google’s 2017 Environmental Report.*
- In 2019, the OHSWA will begin operation of a state-of-the-art system of capturing 100% of methane from food waste and using it to produce energy (Anaerobic Metabolizing).
- When you use our services you make a direct impact on local environmental sustainability.
- *https://www.ohswa.org/news/the-authority-featured-in-2017-google-environmental-report/
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Recycling
Return these plastic films to grocery stores near you!
How else can you take a bite out of the landfill?
Freeze it
Freeze it
Freeze it
If something is in your fridge and will go bad soon, put it in the freezer. So you can enjoy the food later. This saves food waste.
Batch cook
Freeze it
Freeze it
Cook in larger quantities and freeze them or split the food up for the week. This saves you on buying different ingredients for different meals. And if you freeze them you can still have variety. This saves money at the grocery store and waste from the landfill.
For more tips on how to SAVE THE FOOD https://www.savethefood.com/tips
Plan it
Freeze it
Plan it
Make a plan of what you will eat and make a list for grocery shopping. This saves you time, $$$ , and waste that you would otherwise throw away.
Earth Friendly House Ideas
Cleaning Supplies
I use to have a local supplier, unfortunately she has stopped creating cleaning supplies. Although you can make your own or buy plant based products.
Sink Sponge
I can't tell you if this is for certain better for the Earth, but I can tell you it cuts down on keeping germs around. Switch your sink sponge with a stack of wash cloths. Use one a day and switch them out.
Reusable Napkins
If you make or purchase reusable napkins you can wash them with your clothes and they often are so small they can be added to an already full load. I made my own, let me know if you would like to purchase some from me.
Reusable diapers (avaliable for children and adults)
If you are using diapers, try reusable. I am also experimenting with my own invented inserts that make this a less messy job. If you are interested in learning more ask me.
Reusable menstrual pads, cup or dish
These take a learning curve to try out and a willingness to experiment till you find what is right for you, but it sure cuts down on waste. Stay tuned, hopefully I will have my own design created for sale shortly.
Gardening at home
Not only will it save you gas to the grocery store it could help your soils quality improve.