Recycle Right NY - “Reuse Wins”
We often hear the phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. This month, we want to draw attention to the Second “R” - reuse! There are many ways to participate in reuse, whether it is using a reusable item over and over again to replace a single-use one, or giving another life to an object that would otherwise be thrown away. There are many ways you can choose to reuse and be a part of the reuse revolution! Similar to source reduction, reuse helps to conserve resources, prevent pollution, and save money.
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Choosing reuse instead of single use: Single-use items add up. According to the organization Upstream, “Approximately 530 billion disposable cups are used globally each year. Stacked end to end, these cups would go to the moon and back 85 times.” When you choose a reusable drinking vessel over a disposable one, you are helping to conserve resources, energy and save money - win! This is just one example of how you can make reuse a regular practice in your life and be an example to those around you. The more the merrier in the reuse revolution!
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A second life for durable goods: We’ve all seen something perfectly good going into the trash - what a waste! Whether it is hosting or shopping at a garage sale, pulling over for that item with a “free” sign, bringing your no-longer-wanted clothes to a drop-box or local charity, or listing an item online, there are many ways to reuse durable goods. By keeping the item in play, you just saved the fossil fuels, water, virgin materials, and energy that it took for that product to come to be.
You can be proud of the resource conservation you are involved in. Setting this example is an important part of normalizing reuse and welcoming it as we make strides toward a more circular economy. How will you incorporate more reuse in your life?
Virtual Forum: Enhancing Local Government Support for Food Scraps Recycling Programs in NYS
DEC is partnering with NYSP2I to host a virtual interactive session - Enhancing Local Government Support for Food Scraps Recycling Programs in NYS July 19th, 2022 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Come discuss the current state of municipal run organics programs, the gap areas, and what DEC can do to assist municipalities in growing their organics recycling programs. Register Today!
Webinar: Organics Management Funding Opportunities for Municipalities
DEC hosted a webinar on Wednesday June 15, 2022, providing an overview of available funding opportunities for organics management and recycling projects.
View webinar recording.
Public Events
Regulatory Public Hearings & Comment Periods
- July 19, 2022 2:00 p.m. EST: Proposed Parts 360-366, 369, 371, 377 Public Hearing - Register
- July 19, 2022 6:00 p.m. EST: Proposed Parts 360-366, 369, 371, 377 Public Hearing - Register
- July 25, 2022: Proposed Parts 360-366, 369, 371, 377 Public Comment Period Closing
Conferences, Workshops & Webinars
Funding/RFP Opportunities - Application Deadlines
We Want To Hear From You!
Is there a topic you'd like to learn more about or a public event or workshop related to recycling (organics, textiles, traditional recyclables, etc.) you'd like the greater community to know more about? E-mail us at organicrecycling@dec.ny.gov and it could be featured in an upcoming Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter.
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