waste minimization

REDUCE, REUSE + RECYCLE

r e s o u r c e s:

1. baltimore county guidelines for recycling
2. cash reward for recycling, recyclebank
3. recycling + waste management guide
4. earth911 enter your zip code + find where to recycle anything!
5. for those avid wine drinkers, ReCORK

a c t i o n s:

1. be a smarter consumer, learn at new dream
2. reduce junk mail, decline catalogs at catalog choice
3. create a committee to help your neighborhood strive for zero waste

DONATE + SELL

r e s o u r c e s:

1. surplus, salvaged, historic: second chance, community forklift, craigslist, freecycle
2. low cost building material reuse center: the loading dock
3. on-line architectural salvage and reuse materials: planetreuse

a c t i o n s:

1. organize a local free flea market
2. borrow from your neighbor, neighborrow

RECYCLED CONTENT + REUSABLE MATERIALS

r e s o u r c e s:

1. materials + finishes: the green guide, green home guide, building green
2. carbon conscious consumer

a c t i o n s:

1. say NO to styrofoam + plastic bags!! bring your own bag
2. invest in your own water bottles, travel utensils + cloth napkins

REUSE GRAYWATER

r e s o u r c e s:

1. greywater irrigation
2. clivus toilet + greywater system

a c t i o n s:

1. use water from your dehumidifier + the condensation line on your furnace to water plants
2. place a bucket in the bath to catch pre-heat water + use it to flush your toilet

INDIVIDUAL + COMMUNITY COMPOST

r e s o u r c e s:

1. how to compost
2. compost containers available at mill valley garden center
3. chicago home composting

a c t i o n s:

1. create community compost centers in conjunction with community gardens