Case Study: Junk Mail Parties to Reduce Waste
Host a party to minimize paper waste, keeping unnecessary mail out of landfills while conserving natural resources and protecting trees. Read about RiverWoods Durham’s unique approach!
Reducing Single-Use Plastics
Reducing single-use plastics is a crucial step toward creating more sustainable communities and reducing environmental harm. This blog post explores practical strategies to minimize plastic waste, with insights and recommendations from Beyond Plastics to help you make a positive impact in your own community.
Wake Robin Named 2023 Sustainability Leader!
🎞️ Video: SSAFE Chapter community, Wake Robin, located in Shelburne, VT has been honored for their outstanding waste program by Casella Waste Systems.
Case Study: Recycling Plastic Film for TREX® Benches
📑 Available for download: Recycling Plastic Film for TREX® Benches [PDF]
Learn how to recycle plastic film that would otherwise end up in the landfill. TREX® corporation offers a 48” “Yacht Club” bench in exchange for the recycling of targeted plastic film within a six-month period.
Case Study: Updating Plastic Recycling Practices at Kendal at Oberlin
📑 Available for download: Updating Plastic Recycling at Kendal at Oberlin [PDF]
Kendal at Oberlin’s Recycling Group adjusted their plastic collection policies to be in sync with the reality of the current recycling industry’s practices.
Earth Day Resources! 🌎
NEW flyers and ideas for your Earth Day tables and displays. Learn what other Kendals have done in the past and are planning for Earth Day 2023 by following this link: SSAFE.org/earthday 🌎🌳
