this week, your challenge is to...
- recycle styrofoam.
- although you cannot recycle styrofoam on your own (in my city at least), you can bring it to a municipal garage and they will recycle it for you.
- in the city of kirkland, you can deposit your styrofoam here!
- if you are unsure about your city's regulations, give them a phone call!
- for example, your town should have an information page like this one!
this week, your challenge is to...
- visit your local farmer's market.
- (1) handmade and homegrown food means less packaging.
- (2) shopping local is better for the environment.
- (3) farmer's markets support local families and farmers.
- (4) you will know where your food comes from.
- (5) shopping local will save you a few dollars.
- (6) visiting communal events allows you to connect with your community.
- here are some great farmer's markets around Quebec.
- if you are looking to REDUCE plastic packaging, you can check out this farm.
- every week, you can select which fruits and veggies you would like.
- then, you can pick up the boxes of food from pick-up spots near you!
- the fresh, organic produce is delivered in returnable cardboard boxes.
- although some of the smaller produce is packaged, it certainly reduces the amount of plastic packaging that you would normally get from grocery stores.
- you can recycle your plastic bags here once you are done with them.
