WALLA WALLA 2020 RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Regional Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee
Reducing the use of as many products as
possible:
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Use durable products rather than disposables:
shopping bags, napkins, cups, etc.
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Turn off your engine even when you will
"only be a moment." Twenty seconds is the cutting line between when
it is efficient to leave your motor running or shut it off.
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Reusing as many products as possible: Take
used clothing, furniture, etc. to a local thrift shop.
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Take packing materials and boxes to a package
mailing service for reuse.
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Return floral containers to the florist and
hangers to the dry cleaners.
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Recycling as many products as possible.
Use curbside recycling if you
live in the City of
Take items that are recyclable but not
collected through either of the above systems to
Purchasing Environmentally Preferable
Products, a few examples of which are:
· Purchase recycled, chlorine-free copy paper. Even the White House stationary now contains recycled content.
· Purchase remanufactured toner cartridges. They are a third the price of new cartridges. E mail Sandra Cannon or call 525-8849 for information on local suppliers with quality remanufactured cartridges at best prices.
· Purchase environmentally preferable construction products. Numerous quality products (carpet, ceiling tile, paint, concrete, etc.) are now available on the market at the same price as less environmental/offgassing materials.
For more information on how to reduce, reuse,
recycle, and purchase economical environmental products, visit the following
Internet sites:
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Center for
a New American Dream
Construction Materials
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Building for Environmental and
Economic Sustainability (BEES)
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National
Association of Home Builders Model Green
Home Building Guidelines
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U.S. Green
Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
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Washington
Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Walla Walla
County Waste Management Division
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