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“This is a green world, with animals comparatively few and small, and dependent on the leaves. By leaves we live.”
― Patrick Geddes
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Free Toy Swap
Mark your calendars! We are hosting a FREE toy swap! Bring any gently used, clean toys Friday, December 6th to Faith Lutheran Church from 9am to 1pm. Then on Saturday, December 7th from 9 am -11 am shop for free to find toys and gadgets for your loved ones.
LEARN MORE
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Waste Matters Community Calendar
Fill your fall with green events! We know you care about the environment and waste reduction, and it's great to connect with others. Feel free to use this calendar to stay connected to the events around you and don't forget to share it with others as well.
CALENDAR
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Documentary
Closing the Loop
Tuesday, November 19 | 7pm
Progressive Film Series
Grand Theatre
191 High Street NE, Salem OR 97302
Admission $5
This inspiring documentary explores five key strategies for achieving circularity – reduce, reuse, recycle, renew and reinvent – by showcasing examples from Europe, Latin America, and Africa and featuring insights from experts from the likes of the World Economic Forum and the Universities of Cambridge and Harvard.
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Repair Fair Success
We had another fabulous Repair Fair! We saw numerous interesting things come through the doors: lots of tools to sharpen, a formal dress to mend, jewelry repair galore, and even a remote-controlled excavating truck was saved from the rubbish bin. The dark, damp weather inspired folks to bring their broken lights, and thanks to our awesome volunteers, homes are now brighter! We saw a total of 89 items getting processed and fixperts were able to repair 65 items. Many thanks to our volunteers who keep attending and fixing items for the community. Their willingness to share their knowledge and expertise is such a gift.
We also asked guests to take a poll at the end of the experience. Here are the results:
94% of the people attending said they would be more likely to seek repair services after visiting the repair fair.
88% said they would be willing to try to repair something themselves after visiting the repair fair.
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FALL LEAF HAUL
November 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
December 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brown’s Island Demolition Landfill
(2895 Faragate ST S, Salem OR 97302)
Too Many Leaves? Keep your storm drains and streets clear and bring your leaves to the Fall Leaf Haul! This is a free event for Salem residents. Residential leaves, grass clippings, and tree limbs are accepted. Residential leaves only– no commercial landscapers. Thanks to the contributions of the City of Salem, Marion County - Environmental Services, and numerous neighborhood volunteers. For additional information, call the City of Salem at 503-588-6311.
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As Seen on Social Media
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There is more waste in the world today than at any time in history, and the responsibility for keeping the environment clean too often falls on individuals instead of manufacturers. Learn about America's relationship with waste and who is ultimately responsible for it.
The Litter Myth
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Closing the Loop Report
This simple recipe (using water, hydrogen peroxide, and lemon juice) is easy to make and safe to use on just about any kind of surface.
MORE RECIPES
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Are you ready for sweater weather? Now is a great time to host a clothing swap! Freshly squeezed from the press comes our handy dandy Free Guide to Hosting Swaps. Get tips about how you can update your wardrobe, have a blast with friends, shop sustainability, and not spend a dime.
Free Guide to Hosting Swaps
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Seed Saving Workshop
Many thanks to Victoria Binning from the Oregon State Extension Service for teaching us all about seed saving and promoting this sustainable practice!
SEED SAVING FAQ SHEET
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Lean in, let me tell you a spooky story...did you know the US has 5% of the world’s population but we’re consuming 30% of the world’s resources and creating 30% of the world’s waste? Let's stop mindless consumption! Click the link for more tips!
FIGHT THE DARKNESS
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