Eco Tip # 15 Recycling logo

The recycling logo consists of three arrows forming a circle. It’s known as a ““Mobius Loop””. If the logo displayed on a dark background it means the product or package is made from recycled material. If the it’s on a light background the material can be recycled.
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ANNOUNCEMENT

THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION RECYCLING COORDINATOR CLIFF PIETRUCHA can be contacted at
908-686-1922 or CPIETRUCHA@Uniontownship.com
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EcoTip # 11 BUY LOCALLY

Buy Locally Buy food (and drink - ideally tap - water) from local companies whenever possible. Each pound of local food you purchase prevents a quarter pound of global warming (C02) emissions. Support your area's Farmer's Market. If possible, grow your own fruits and vegetables using organic gardening practices. You can find local farmer’s markets, community supported agriculture, restaurants that cook with regional cuisine, and food cooperatives through farmers market.
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EcoTip # 10 SHOPPING BAGS

While shopping, if you only buy a few products skip the shopping bag. For larger purchases, bring your own. Learn about the dangers of plastic bags and what countries around world are doing about it!
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EcoTip # 9 BULK PURCHASES

Bulk Purchases -Avoid products that are packaged for single use (i.e., drinks, school lunches, candy, cat and dog food, salad mixings, etc.). Instead, buy in bulk and transfer the products to your own reusable containers. Many health food stores have bulk bins where they sell everything from grains to cereal to cleaning products.
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EcoTip # 8 REDUCE PURCHASES

Reducing purchases.... In general, think before you buy any product - do you really need it? How did the production of this product impact the environment and what further impacts will there be with the disposal of the product (and associated packaging materials)? When you are thinking about buying something, try the 30-Day Rule -- wait 30 days after the first time you decide you want a product to really make your decision. This will eliminate impulse buying.
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EcoTip # 7 SIMPLIFY!

Simplify Your life as much as possible. Only keep belongings that you use/enjoy on a regular basis. By making the effort to reduce what you own, you will naturally purchase less/create less waste in the future. For information on voluntary simplicity, check out Voluntary Simplicity Web Resources.
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