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Yes we Can Recycle!

 

Aluminum is literally all around us. The good news is that it is also one of the most frequently recycled products in our society today. In fact, over 50 percent of all cans produced in the world today come from recycled aluminum. And while that number is certainly good, it leaves a lot of room for improvement for us to recycle aluminum even more.
 

The recycling is fascinating. A recycled aluminum beverage can returns to the grocer's shelf as a new, filled can in as little as 60 days. Pretty fast, right? Fast and eco-friendly, just the way we like it. Certainly, the turnaround time for aluminum can recycling makes stashing your cans in the appropriate bin a worthwhile endeavor.
 

If this wasn’t enough, according to Earth 911, recycling a single aluminum can save enough energy to keep a 100-watt bulb burning for almost four hours. So when we recycle, we actually save energy!
 

In San Bernardino County, we make it easy for you to recycle your aluminum cans, no matter what they contained, If it is an aluminum can, we recycle it. Simply place used, cleaned out cans in your recycle bin. Be aware, the color of your recycle bin will vary by city. To learn more about what’s right for your city visit our What Can I Recycle? city search page.
 

Do you recycle your aluminum soda cans for their California Redemption Value or put them in your curbside recycling container?  Share your story in the comment section below. We’d love to hear from you!
 

 

Remember Your Reusable Bag!

You’ll read the word “reuse” often on our Zero Waste Communities blog because we believe that reusing products is a great way to reduce unwanted waste. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can cut down on the stuff you throw in your garbage or recycling bin every week.alt
 
One item that we commonly see filling up trash bins in our area, not to mention flying around our streets, is the single-use plastic bag. Here at Zero Waste, it is our goal to make plastic bags a thing of the past.
 
As such, we're very proud to announce the launch of a new Reusable Bag Campaign that will reach a community near you! This campaign is a pilot program with concentrated efforts in the cities of Loma Linda, Rialto and Victorville. Zero Waste will be reminding residents to get in the habit of using reusable bags. We are currently teaming up with eco-conscious grocery stores in our area, including Albertson’s in Victorville, Clark’s Nutrition in Loma Linda and Fresh & Easy in Rialto.
 
In January, Zero Waste kicked off the program by meeting with our grocery store partners to introduce them to our campaign. Our grocery allies will help us remind customers to remember their reusable bags and applaud those who use them.
 
In our research on reusable bags we discovered a couple of obstacles that can be easily overcome. The first big issue is forgetting to bring your reusable bag with you to when you leave home. (We’ve all done it!) The second hurdle is remembering not to leave them in your vehicle when you park. (Hmm, done that one too!) Good news though, we'll also be posting reminder signs in the parking lots of our partnering stores to help jog people's memories.
 
Plus, reusable bags are just cool. As we’ve mentioned before, plastics are big polluters, so it’s the eco-friendly thing to do. Here’s a local video on why you should consider joining the reusable bag bandwagon and by kicking the plastic habit! and kick that plastic bag habit good-bye!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI09_vPt5uw

What are some of the ways you remember to bring your reusable totes?

 
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