Friday, April 18, 2008

Toward Zero Waste at the Market

If you have ever stood, stunned in front of the recycling containers at the market after polishing off your baba ganoush and wondered to yourself what goes where, Saturday is your lucky day!

Toward Zero Waste Day at Bellingham Farmers Market – join us for free waste drop-offs, waste-free games, and fun and prizes for the whole family! Come visit the Sustainable Connections Toward Zero Waste booth to learn more about what YOU can do to reduce waste.

FREE document shredding for up to 2 paper grocery bags full per family of your confidential documents, 10am-12:30pm with Sound Shredding & Recycling and 12:30-3pm with Sanitary Service Company.
FREE SSC reusable grocery bags (1 per family, while supplies last).
FREE SSC Plastic Recycling Drop-off: Clean Plant Pots & Trays (please nest for easier packing!), Blister Packs (ie, clear plastic around toys, printer cartridges, etc), Hinged plastic containers (deli, bakery, etc – please nest)
AND, SSC can sign anyone up for FoodPlus! recycling that day. We will also have 2 gallon, blue indoor pails for sale - $7.75 each (yours to keep) Plus free box of Bio-bags (pail liners) with purchase of a pail if you mention it or bring us your SC coupon.

Enjoy!

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