Follow these easy steps to reduce, reuse, and recycle during your next party.

Step #1: Buy what you need, borrow the rest

  • Double check your cupboard so you don’t buy more food than you need.
  • Use durable dishes and utensils instead of one-time use dishware and utensils.
  • Avoid hard to recycle packaging like mylar packaging (chip bags).
  • Borrow big platters or extra utensils from your friends or neighbors.


Step #2: Set up your bins for success

  • Make your own recycling, composting, and landfill signs with the Signmaker!
  • Keep all three bins are close together for easy access.
  • Consider using a large compost bin so all compostables end up in the right bin.


Recycling and composting cheat sheet

Recycle
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Plastic bottles and jugs
  • Metal containers and aluminum foil
  • Paper and cardboard
  • Aseptic containers - off the shelf (non-refrigerated) liquids containers
Compost
  • All food scraps including meat, bones, and cheese
  • Food-soiled paper, such as butcher paper and paper towels
  • Toothpicks and wooden skewers
Landfill
  • Chip bags and snack wrappers

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