Archive for the 'Recycling' Category

Think “Recycle” During Fall Clean-Ups

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

While doing Fall Clean-Ups, sort as you toss.  Much of your “trash” can actually be recycled or reused.
Holly Hill (formerly known as The Dump) provides a one-stop center to drop off your trash and recyclables.
Start at the Goodwill Truck where you can drop household furnishings, toys, clothing and reusable items - you will receive a […]

No More Plastic Bags at Food Mart

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Poricelli’s Food Mart is the first supermarket in Greenwich to take the giant step forward - and stop offering plastic bags for groceries.  They are joining an international trend to ban the plastic bags, and to encourage the use of re-usable bags.  Please join this trend and carry your own cloth, canvas, string or re-usable […]

RE-USABLE SHOPPING BAGS Make a Designer Statement!

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

How often do you make a purchase and barely leave the store before removing the item from the bag - but by that time it’s too late to refuse the bag.
Another option is to Carry Your Own Bag when shopping.  Most supermarkets now sell (for a nominal cost) re-usable grocery shopping bags.  And a NY […]

Recycling Used Cell Phones Reduces Your Carbon Footprint

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Cell Phones continue to be collected for recycling in Greenwich. This is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint.  By keeping recyclables out of the trash - you reduce trash to be hauled by truck, burned into ash, hauled by truck again, and buried in a landfill.   
The challenge of reducing your carbon footprint is to offset the […]