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Sunday, August 16, 2009

"S.A. weighs recycling for apartment dwellers"

Get updated with this article by Sarah Snyder on San Antonio's pilot to explore apartment recycling for tenants.

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Labels: news, recycling, san antonio

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Change is in the Bag website by San Antonio SWMD

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Recycling Fast Facts

"America’s current level of recycling saves the equivalent of more than 5 billion gallons of gasoline, reducing dependence on foreign oil by 114 million barrels" (Source: Sierra Club).

"Aside from reducing GHG emissions, which contribute to global warming, recycling also reduces air and water pollution associated with making new products from raw materials" (Source: US EPA).

What can I do?

(1) Promote recycling at home and work
(2) If you live in apt., ask your landlord what plans are underway to set up recycling and how you help get it going

(3) Get involved with the City's pathway to zero waste projects