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These days, most folks have big blue plastic bins in which they toss their plastic, glass, and paper garbage. Recycling is commonplace. But did you know that the act of recycling can be a state of mind as well? Dianne Brown illuminates how we can find our groove as thoughtful waste-reducers when we first step foot in the store. When we choose to spend wisely and thoughtfully, we take care of God's creation -- it's another way of blessing that from which we are so blessed. Take it away, Dianne! A successful recycling program relies on teamwork.You’re an important member of the team, but so are governments, processors and manufacturers. Successful recycling depends on each of us doing our part. If any team member drops out, the recycle cycle stops. • It all starts with you It’s a thought process that begins right at the point of purchase: what will you do with it and how will you dispose of it? From food to electronics, before you buy, before your waste hits the garbage, you make a decision about how to reduce, reuse and recycle. • The City takes the next step We collect and sell your recyclables to processorswho will produce high quality raw materials to besold to manufacturers. • A new product comes to market Manufacturers purchase the raw materials and produce new products for the consumer marketplace. • And then it cycles back to you Think recycling at the point of purchase, make decisions that support recycled products and help ensure the successful future of all our recycling efforts. |
I (Maddie) was recently part of a conversation about how floating plastic bags seem to be a constant feature on the praries during the spring. Since bringing your own bags to the store is now something that most of us do, what do y'all think about commissioning a St. Augustine's canvas bag? We could put our mission statement on it, and ask Adventure Centre and the Youth Group to come up with some creative ideas.....let me know what you think!