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1. use refills when possible (such as ink and cleaning products)
2. use your local library and rent videos
3. buy from companies that package their product in re-useable containers
4. buy products with no packaging!
5. buy re-usable items whenever available
6. use a garden composter (and make a garden!! It's good exercise for the soul!)
7. use recycled products whenever available...carpet, clothing, glass, paper, etc.


Below are some links to other great recycling and conservation sites:

Recycling Council of Ontario


The Recycling Council of Ontario is a not-for-profit organization committed to minimizing society's impact on the environment by eliminating waste. RCO's mission is to inform and educate all members of society about the generation of waste, the avoidance of waste, the more efficient use of resources and the benefits and/or consequences of these activities. Since its inception in 1978, RCO has actively assisted municipalities, corporations, other organizations and individuals in reducing their waste...read more

Green Ontario
Welcome to Green Ontario. You know, just about everyone in Ontario practices conservation. We recycle, we save energy, we care for nature. We do it to save money, because we care about the health of our families, or because we want a clean, green environment...read more

Waste Diversion Ontario
Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) is non-crown corporation created under the Waste Diversion Act (WDA) on June 27, 2002. WDO was established to develop, implement and operate waste diversion programs for a wide range of materials...read more

Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal
Ontario has one of the best recycling programs in North America and is considered a pioneer in environmental protection. Adding a deposit return program for beverage alcohol containers, including wine, beer and spirit containers, will make it even better. The goal of the Ontario government and its municipal partners in dealing with waste effectively is to divert materials from landfill through the 3Rs – reduce, reuse and recycle. Municipalities are working hard to increase waste diversion by adding new materials to their Blue Box collection programs, introducing curbside ‘green bins’ for organics, increasing the collection of yard waste, and introducing drop-off programs for computers and other electronic wastes...read more

EcoSuperior Environmental Programs
Launch of Mr. Green's Guide: Re-use it! Recycle it! Reduce Waste Ever wonder what to do with old computers, printer cartridges, or other items that you no longer have use for, but you know don't belong in the landfill? Check out this comprehensive new guide for local recycling and re-use solutions. It is currently available on-line at www.thunderbay.ca/rrrguide

EcoSuperior Thunder Bay Home Page
www.ecosuperior.org