October is Circular Economy Month, and at Aquatera, we’re all in for a cleaner, greener future!
Join us as we promote awareness on waste reduction, resource conservation, sustainability, and environmental stewardship! October 21st to 27th is also Waste Reduction Week, and we’re challenging YOU to make a difference!
What steps can you take to reduce waste in your daily life? Whether it’s reusing, recycling, or simply saying no to single-use plastics, every action counts.
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Circular Economy: You can support this initiative by borrowing, renting, and sharing items and participating in reuse programs, choosing reusables over single-use. Purchase products designed to be reused, refurbished, and dismantled, support companies that offer take-back of products after use. You don’t need to own the product for it to serve its purpose.
Environmental Benefits: Practice conscious consumption, water conservation, reducing waste, and putting garbage to good use in order to help protect our environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Socio-Economic: Did you know that there are many social and economic benefits and opportunities to finding new and more sustainable ways to manage waste?
- E-Waste: Purchase refurbished electronics, refurbish, repair or recycle electronics or bring them to the Aquatera Eco Centre!
- Plastics: Reduce your plastic footprint by using reusable bottles and containers. Recycle plastics #1-7 in your blue bag or bring them to the Aquatera Eco Centre; bring or donate refundable plastic bottles to the Aquatera Eco Centre, Landfill or Recycle Plus Bottle Depots!
- Food Waste: Meal plan and buy only what you need. Eat what you buy and get creative with leftovers and ensure to store food properly to avoid waste.
- Access over ownership: Share apps, libraries, rental services, online music/video streaming etc., Support organizations that offer options to rent, borrow and share.
- Swap & Repair: Refurbish or repair items before discarding them, borrow and share items with others before purchasing new and bring unwanted items to local thrift shops and reuse events. Check out information on the Drop & Swap Event taking place October 16-19, 2024 to kick off Waste Reduction Week October 21-27!
Celebrate your efforts as you can make a big impact on our planet!
