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"...despite myriad differences in beliefs and value systems,
people have the capacity to acknowledge that
the one constant across the board is the Earth.
Her health is our health.
Her life is our life."
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Curbside App
Do you look out to see if your neighbor has placed out their recycling cart to know if it recycling week? Be in the know and receive garbage and recycling schedules and reminders directly to your phone. Check out Mid-Valley Garbage and Recycling Associations' new app!
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Waste Matters Community Calendar
Fill your winter 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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Green Awards & Sustainability Luncheon
Thursday, March 5 | Noon to 1 pm
Willamette Heritage Center | Spinning Room
Marion County Environmental Services EarthWISE program in partnership with Salem Environmental Education is proud to celebrate with the community at 11:45 on March 5, 2020, at the third annual Sustainability Luncheon and Green Awards in the Spinning Room of the Willamette Heritage Center
This year we come together in the spirit of sharing our sustainable success stories. Embracing sustainable and green principles is not just a trend. Cultivating sustainable and green practices helps businesses become more efficient, competitive and profitable. With that comes the challenge of sharing your innovations with the public and stakeholders. Telling your sustainable stories is just as important as implementation and in-house support.
Join us for a networking lunch with our keynote speaker Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE, CEO of VanNatta Public Relations as she highlights tools that will help you communicate your sustainable stories effectively.
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Summer Reyes
If you know Summer, you know she is passionate about many things; community building, waste reduction, recycling, the Oregon Ducks (to only name a few). We've enjoyed watching Summer communicate these loves and bring people together through social media posts and planning events to foster deeper connections. She remains a positive force in the world, and we are ever so grateful for her efforts.
Jay Charland
If you need something done, simply ask Jay. Jay first volunteered his time at the Art & Craft Supply Swap in 2019. When Jay heard that we had a need for a space to host future swaps, Jay connected with his church (Faith Lutheran Church) and helped coordinate the logistics for the first-ever Toy Swap. He took care of the behind the scenes coordination with the church and even helped install signage. We look forward to many more community swaps with Jay and Faith Lutheran in the future.
Daisy Santana
When the call went out to remind Master Recyclers to help others (and themselves) from getting caught up in the holiday gift-fever, Daisy reported back with some of the ways she and her family participated in gifting. They were such thoughtful ideas that we wanted to share them with all of you. Here's some of what they did:
- Made planters from materials in her bins.
- Created silverware rolls for lunch boxes that were wrapped in an upcycled thrift store napkins.
- Made beeswax wraps.
- Handprint ornaments were made from dough. If broken or discarded...compostable!
The above items were all made with Daisy working one-on-one with her kids or nephews. Thus, the kids got the best gift of all - the gift of Daisy's time!
Lauren Ostrander
Our first-ever Master Recycler from the small town of Donald, Lauren has created her own local recycling education program. By working with the Donald city council to get their blessing and assistance, Lauren has been able to put out the call that she is available to city businesses and residents to review 3-R options and practices in their community. As a result, the largest business in Donald - a hazelnut processing facility - has asked for her assistance in ways they can reduce waste.
We want to hear what you've been up to! Connect with our Master Recycler Coordinator Alan Pennington to report your hours and keep him up-to-date.
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Celebrate the Seed
10th Annual Seed Swap and Repair Fair
Saturday, March 7 | 10 am - 2 pm
Marion Polk Food Share | 1660 Salem Industrial Dr NE
Free and open to the public!
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10th Annual
Seed Swap
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Gardening Presentations |
Tool Repair & Sharpening |
Food Trucks |
Free seeds
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Helpful gardening tips |
(please bring
any needed replacement parts) |
Local, Sustainable Food |
Volunteer!If you are a Master Recycler and would like to volunteer at the registration desk for the mini Repair Fair on Saturday, March 7 (at the Seed Swap), please let Jessica Ramey know (jsramey@co.marion.or.us, 503.365.3180). We need two people for the 9:30 am to noon spot and two for the noon to 2:30 pm spot. Thank you!
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Earth Day 2020
Saturday, April 18 | 10 am to 4 pm
Salem Convention Center
Mark your calendars now for Earth Day 2020 on April 18, 2020 at the Salem Convention Center. Come explore the ways you can Make Every Day Earth Day by protecting and improving the environment through individual and community efforts. Discover how you can make positive contributions at home, work, and play while exploring engaging displays, fun activities, lively music, and delicious local foods.
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Giveaway
Here's your chance to win the fabulous, inspiring book, "Waste Not" to help you be waste free in 2020. Enter by visiting us on Instagram.
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Human Composting
In April 2019, Washington became the first US state to legalize the composting of human bodies. As a result of this new legislation, the world’s first-ever composting site, Recompose, will open its doors in spring 2021 in Seattle.
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Choose Reuse
Read all about it! Check out this helpful tool to best practice book reuse. Anytime you browse at an online bookstore like Amazon, Barns & Noble, Goodreads or even Audible, Library Extension will show you if your local library has that book in stock. Simply download the extension and add your library info to break the habit of new.
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Say No to Single-Use
2020 brings resolutions as well as some waste reduction laws that help encourage folks to say no to disposable items. Get the skinny on the Plastic Straws and Plastic Bag Ban laws in Oregon.
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