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“Stuff is not passive. Stuff wants your time, attention, allegiance.
But you know it as well as I do,
life is more important than the things we accumulate.”― Dave Bruno
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Lighten your Chemical Load
Products we use to make our clothes clean might take care of the dirt and grease, but they can also leave nasty chemicals behind! Learn helpful tips to help reduce chemcials while keeping your laundry squeaky clean.
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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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Documentary
Closing the Loop
Tonight, 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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Toy Swap
SAT, DEC 7 | 9-11am
Faith Lutheran Church | 4505 River Rd N Keizer
Save a little cash and reduce your environmental impact this holiday season. Marion County Environmental Services is hosting a FREE toy swap! Bring any gently used, clean toys Friday, December 6th to Faith Lutheran Church from 9am to 1pm or visit the drop off map for locations through Salem and Keizer. Then on Saturday, December 7th from 9 am -11 am shop for free to find toys and gadgets for your loved ones.
Please help keep this a Waste Less Event. We will not accept the following:
- Dirty, broken, ripped, chipped, ragged, chewed, marked items
- Baby gear (car seats, strollers, cribs, play yards)
- Anything with missing parts or in disrepair
- Items with possible cutting, choking, or lead hazards
- Oversized items may be accepted at our discretion
Master Recycler Volunteers Needed
Do you love to see happy children, want to make a difference this holiday season, or love organizing? We need your help on these dates:
FRI, DEC 6 | 8-11 (4 volunteers), Faith Lutheran Church
FRI, DEC 6 | 11-2 (4 volunteers), Faith Lutheran Church
SAT, DEC 7 | 8-12 (4 volunteers), Faith Lutheran Church
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SALEM FALL LEAF HAUL
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.
To learn about other fall drop off locations throughout Marion County, click on the button below.
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Festive Tips
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Did you know between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, American household waste will increase by more than 25%? Here are some tips to limit your food waste this Thanksgiving.
FOOD TIPS
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12 Days of Reuse
We are counting down for the holidays and have created 12 Days of ReUse videos to get you inspired to reduce waste and give a gift that is meaningful to people and the planet.
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Check out the PBS Newshour special, “The Plastic Problem,” premiering at 10 p.m. E.T. Nov. 27 on PBS. The report will feature the extensive environmental damage plastic has already caused as well as potential solutions in plastic management.
TUNE IN
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Simplify the Holidays
Do you want your holidays wrapped more in meaning and less in stuff? Download this guide full of practical tips for having a holiday with more joy and less stuff.
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Alternative Gift Guide
Make Memories, Not Trash. Celebrations don't have to be wasteful or costly. Check out this list of 50 things you can give that support local businesses and promotes meaningful experiences rather than wasteful gifts that get tossed in the garbage.
LIST OF EXPERIENCE GIFTS
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Author Adam Minter takes readers on a global journey through the world of repair, reuse, and waste. Connecting readers with gripping narratives, this book is a must read for any waste reduction advocate. Follow us on Instagram for a chance to add this book to your library.
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