In an effort to make our City Neighbors Community more “GREEN”, the Greening Committee will share some fun and helpful facts each week in the Monday mailer.

Reduce / Reduction is to make something smaller or use less, resulting in a smaller amount of waste. Source reduction is reducing waste before you purchase it or by purchasing products that are not wasteful in their packaging or use.

Some simple tips for waste reduction include:

Buy less packaging.
Purchase products in packaging that can easily be recycled. Fancy, flashy packaging is designed to do little more than grab your attention. This packaging is also expensive and is often reflected in the purchase price.

Carry your own reusable bags when you go to the grocery store.
Don’t use plastic or paper grocery bags. These can be purchased for a minimal amount at many grocery stores, and most stores provide convenient recycling bins for paper and plastic bags. Never throw these in the trash.

Buy durable goods.
If an item can last for a long time and be passed along when you are through with it you will save money and waste. Disposable can be convenient for the moment but a sick planet will create more inconvenience in the long run.

Print or copy on both sides of paper.

Stop junk mail.
Request that your name be removed from mailing lists by writing to:

Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
P.O. Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008

Don’t forget to use the City Neighbors recycling bins located at the back of the parking lot.
Not only does it help us make the planet a healthier and more beautiful place, it helps us earn money for our school as well!

RECYCLE THIS MONDAY MAILER!

If you have any green tips you’d like to share, email them to rseergae – at – gmail.com