Sara Grochowski Do It Green! Minnesota Every choice consumers make, regardless of scale, impacts the environment. However, the buying process can be overwhelming, and it is best to start with the basics. Some important tips to remember are: • Avoid excess packaging• Buy products in recyclable containers• Buy reusable and …
Anoka County Shop Used First Guide Most of us have either donated to or purchased items from a thrift store at one time or another, but we may not all realize just how extensive the opportunities are for purchasing used items and for making donations. For example, consider the following …
Jessie Houlihan Do It Green! Minnesota Let’s face it: we live in a consumer society. Regardless of how self-sufficient we are, there are still things we purchase on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis. From our meals and morning coffee to the clothes we wear, our choices as consumers …
Ami Voeltz Do It Green! Minnesota Did you know that each person in Minnesota generates about SIX POUNDS of garbage a day? Of that six pounds, one-third comes from packaging. While packaging is necessary for health and safety, it is sometimes excessive. Buying disposable, single-use products also contributes to this …
