SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): The average central Ohioan creates as much as 10 pounds of waste a day and while more than half of the materials consumed are recycled, more than a million tons are still sent to the landfill annually. Reducing our reliance on the landfill has many environmental (and economic) benefits and helps to extend the life of the landfill, ensuring it’s around longer for items that have no other place to go safely.
“When it comes to practicing the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle), reducing waste is not only easy to remember and do, but is also best for protecting the environmental health of the Region for future generations,” said SWACO’s Executive Director Joe Lombardi.
As central Ohio’s population continues to grow, protecting the life of the landfill and the health of the environment will take residents and businesses alike working towards similar sustainability goals. This Earth Month (April), SWACO is offering several tips to help reduce the amount of waste being created in Franklin County.
“Reducing your reliance on the landfill is easy when you make a commitment to choose a few low-waste activities and do them consistently throughout your day,” said Director Lombardi. “And Earth Month is the perfect time to commit to making a change. You don’t need to go big or be perfect in your efforts in order to have a positive impact.”
Courtesy: www.wasteadvantagemag.com
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