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WASTE
REDUCTION WEEK
Oct 19-25, 2008
Waste Reduction Week is funded by The City of Thunder Bay Transportation & Works Department and delivered by EcoSuperior Environmental Programs.
Thunder Bay will once again be a part of the
nation-wide celebration to raise awareness of
waste reduction. The City of Thunder Bay
Transportation & Works Division, EcoSuperior, Zero Waste Action Team
and our community partners will be coordinating
a wide range of activities, so plan to participate!
Take an Old Bag Shopping
Plastic shopping bags use an exceptional amount
of resources and energy to produce, and then they
create litter, garbage in the landfill, and are a
hazard to wildlife. The provincial government has
set a target of 50% reduction in the use of plastic bags by 2012.
Remember to bring your reusable bag to the store with you and watch for special promotions by local retailers who support plastic bag reduction.
Waste Reduction Fair
Intercity Shopping Centre will host this fair on Saturday, October 18th featuring the City of Thunder Bay, ReCool Canada, EcoSuperior, Zero Waste Action Team, Earthwise Thunder Bay, and more. Learn what you can do to reduce your "waste-line" by the food court from 9:30am to 6pm. Bring your questions and prepare to be inspired!
Household Hazardous Waste Depot
This is a great time to get rid of all your household hazardous waste before winter! The Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the John Street Landfill Site is free of charge for city residents, and you can drop off items all year round.
School Programs
EcoSuperior and Lakehead University Education students will be visiting classrooms during Waste Reduction Week, sharing practical ideas on how to reduce waste. Several schools will also participate in a Battery Round Up program, where students can bring dead batteries to school to be collected for safe disposal.
Recycling Guide for Schools (available soon)
We are excited to launch a comprehensive guide to help schools set up recycling programs, as well as other initiatives for a greener school. Letter to school. (.doc)
Retail Program
We want to highlight the great things some retailers are doing to reduce waste and help the environment. See what's happening with our local businesses. Also, check out the Waste Reduction Week Business Promotions here.
Radio Promotions
Stay tuned to your favourite local radio stations to learn how you can reduce waste and a chance to win great prizes.
Great Pumpkin Compost Collection
Residents are encouraged to put Jack in the Box, not in the trash. Since the collection began in 1995, over 224 metric tonnes of pumpkins have been diverted from the landfill to the municipal composting facility. Bins for Halloween Pumpkins will be set up from November 1st - 10th at the Lakehead Labour Centre, County Fair Plaza and the Westfort Playfield. Remember--no plastic bags, no candles, and no trash--pumpkins only please! Sponsored by ReCool Canada Inc. and Print Pros Plus.
Don't forget to check out Mr. Green's Guide: Re-Use it! Recycle it! Reduce Waste
Ever wonder what to do with old computers, printer cartridges, or other items that you no longer have use for, but you know don't belong in the landfill? Check out this comprehensive guide for local recycling and re-use solutions. It is available on-line here, or pick up a hard copy at the Thunder Bay Public Library or EcoSuperior office.
For more information on any of these programs call EcoSuperior at 624-2148.
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