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Co-Bloggers Wanted
Would you like to write posts about Zero Waste, what it means to you here in Delco, or how we can engage other county residents in a constructive discussion on waste reduction and waste management? Contact us! We’d love to talk! Continue
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Recycled Bathroom and Facial Tissue – Who Knew!
Who knew recycled bathroom tissue (toilet paper) and bamboo facial tissues are a thing?! This example is from whogivesacrap.com, but there are others. (No endorsement here.) They can be competitively priced, with bulk, plastic-free shipping and packaging. Very good quality, especially for the tush (we know ‘dis). We’re not marketing, but noting this because there Continue
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Contacting Manufacturers on Zero Waste
Eliminating plastics and other waste sources from our products is an easy request from consumers. The more we let companies know that they need to follow the waste hierarchy the more likely we’ll make progress. Don’t be silent. Go where the source is. If you see something, say something, and this is a pretty easy Continue
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The 7-Step Zero Waste Hierarchy
Based on research and recommendations, we follow the 7-element hierarch published by the Zero Waste International Alliance. Continue
We are a local group of Delco citizens interested in ways of reducing the amount of waste generated in our county and supporting ways to move the county forward on responsible, ethical waste management.
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Hooray for 2nd hand shopping!
Once again, Gen Z is showing us how it’s done! https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/briefing/how-gen-z-is-shopping.html?unlocked_article_code=1.4k8.yJ6o.zg0qBzRSbU_4&smid=nytcore-android-share
Active Pennsylvania Legislation on Right to Repair
Sign on to send a letter of support for these two bills to your local State Senator and State Representative. Visit this link.
Texas Passes Right to Repair Legislation
This is big news. It’s an tipping point in the movement to support waste reduction by allowing owners to repair their own stuff and to demand the manuals and access to the repair parts and tools to do so. And Pennsylvania is moving similar legislation through committees now. Your voice can help it, so check…
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