2010 Tips of the Month | RECYCLING COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

January Tip: 31 Ways to Reuse Household Items

Reusing items destined for recycling or garbage is a great way to reduce the amount of waste we produce. Here are 31 ways to reuse common household items...

For full tip: January 2010 Tip (pdf)

February Tip: Green Sports

Looking for a challenge? Take a page out of the 2010 Winter Games and incorporate sustainability into your sports! Here are a few tips on how to be green while keeping fit...

For full tip: February Tip (pdf)

March Tip: Renting over Buying

Before purchasing a new product, ask yourself will I use this product frequently? Is it costly to maintain and store? Is it worth buying? If it isn't worth buying, you might want to look into renting...

For full tip: March Tip (pdf)

May Tip: Clamshell Packaging

Clamshell packaging, known as thermoform plastic, is formed when polyethylene
terephthalate (#2 PET) or polyvinyl chloride (#3 PVC) plastic is heated and shaped using a mold. Thermoform plastic is a popular packaging material with manufacturers because it is theft resistant and easily displays the product. However, clamshell packaging is unpopular with consumers as it is difficult to open and wasteful.

For full tip: May Tip (pdf)

June 2010: Pool Chemicals

With summer fast approaching, people are bringing out their pool cleaning kits and getting their pools ready for the warmer weather. Traditional pool cleaning kits hazardous chemicals like chlorine, acids, bases and neutralizers. These chemicals should be disposed of in a safe manner. Chemical reactions involving pool chemicals can create hazardous gases and become fire hazards at local landfills.

For full tip: June Tip (pdf)

July 2010: Your Guide to B.C.'s New Recycling Program

What do fluorescent lamps, thermostats, audio/video equipment and household batteries have in common? As of July 1, 2010, they will all be incorporated into province‐wide recycling programs.

For full tip: July Tip (pdf)

August 2010: Reducing Your Oil Dependency

Oil is a non‐renewable resource that we rely on to help fulfill our transportation, food and electricity needs. By making a few small changes in our everyday lives we can reduce our dependency on oil and relieve some of the stress on the environment and our health.

For full tip: August Tip (pdf)

September 2010: Litterless Lunches

September's here, which means it's time to pack up your lunch and head back to school or the office. Instead of taking a pre‐packaged lunch, take a litterless one! Food is packaged to preserve and increase the shelf life; however, this can also reduce the food's nutritional content and create unnecessary waste.

For full tip: September Tip (pdf)

October 2010: Give Thanks to the Environment

This Thanksgiving, give thanks to the environment and everything that it supplies us with, the air we breathe, the soil we grow our food in and the water we drink for nourishment. Here are some tips on how to give thanks to the environment by giving back.

For full tip: October Tip (pdf)

November 2010: Reuse and Recycle Textiles

Kids that create holes in their clothes, ever‐changing seasonal fashions, or a laundry mishap can all result in clothing becoming non‐wearable. Once clothing has passed its useful stage, it will at some point find its way to the landfill.

For full tip: November Tip (pdf)

December 2010: Online Holiday Guides

This holiday season take advantage of our free online guides which cover topics like Christmas light recycling, tree chipping events, green gift ideas and more! All of these guides are available to you on the RCBC website.

For full tip: December Tip (pdf)

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