But recycling is not the preferred method to keep garbage out of landfills. At the top of the New York State Department of Environment and Environmental Protection Agency hierarchy is modified consumerism (buy less; use less) followed by reuse (the favorite thing to do at the New Paltz ReUse Center) followed by composting THEN it's recycling. In order to recycle one forty cubic yard of
Next time you start to fill up the recycling bin, think about alternative uses for your recyclables. Cardboard can be used as a weed barrier in your garden or shred it to add to your backyard composter. Paper should have both sides used before it is shredded and used for animal bedding. Invest in reusable takeout/storage containers to take to the supermarket or your favorite restaurant to reduce plastic. It can be the next fun and creative challenge to helping New Paltz reach its Zero Waste goals.
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