Great tips from IWMAC
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Which detergent is eco-friendly?
It can be confusing to determine which detergent brand is genuinely eco-friendly and plasticfree while also being the best at cleaning. If you are looking for a natural laundry detergent that is both zero-waste and plastic free, then you’ll want to click HERE to learn more: Source: Green Hive
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Fabric Scraps are recyclable too!
Many residents have questions about what to do with fabric scraps.After doing some local research, this is what we found:If your scraps are 12”x12” or larger, you can put them in the Ecosmith bin at the Durham Transfer Station. Ecosmith cannot take scraps smaller than 12×12. If your scraps are smaller than 12”x12” you can…
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Remember those reusable bags!
Are you committed to using reusable bags at the grocery store but then find yourself in the checkout line, suddenly realizing that you left your bags in the car ….. again?? This has happened to some IWMAC members as well.Here are 2 tips which helped us not make this mistake again… Pull your cart over…
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New Moon Consignment shop comes to Durham!
There is a new consignment shop in town! New Moon offers women’s in-season gently used or “like new” clothing, jewelry and accessories for re-sale.In addition, the store carries local sustainable brands of up-cycled clothing from Girlfriend Collective, Ten Moon and Good Planet Apparel. New Moon also features locally made pottery and candles from a business…
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DID YOU KNOW? 🌏 – Break the Cycle of Tossing Plastics
There is a growing number of local shops that reuse and re-purpose plastic and glass containers. Bring your own containers in and fill up! These shops offer supplies, education and encouragement to create a sustainable, low-waste lifestyle. The Replenish RefilleryDover, NH The Refill StationPortsmouth, NH We Fill GoodKittery, MEBrought to you by the IWMAC Committee
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DID YOU KNOW? 🌏 – Plastics and Paper
The best way to impact the amount of plastic waste consumed is to not purchase single use plastics and find alternatives whenever possible. When that is not an option, it is important to recycle plastic. Many of the plastics you place in your curbside bin or bring to the transfer station have good solid domestic…
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DID YOU KNOW? 🌏 – Gently Used Books
There are several ways you can pass on your new or gently used books. The Durham Transfer Station has a collection bin for new and used books. Discover Books is committed to supporting schools and literacy efforts and to diverting discarded books from landfills. Check out the link HERE to learn more about Discover Books…
