Plastic Bags Get the Boot
Did you know
plastic bags require billions of barrels of oil to produce and break
down into toxic material? They are fatal to wildlife, they
contaminate our soil and waterways, and they cost more to recycle
than to produce new. So what do we do?
It's time to cut the plastic and
switch to reusable bags, which can be purchased at
many retail and online stores. Reusable bags have come a long
way in a short time. Large canvass bags are available for
heavy items, transparent vegetable bags are a perfect substitute,
and nylon bags that fold away into 3" pouches fit into any car's
glove box! Just search
for reusable bags online and you're bound to find an abundance of
variations that will suit your needs.
Click here for more easy ways to make a difference in our environment.
Solid Waste Plan
A public hearing was held April 24 at the Sedgwick County Zoo's Education
Building to review and seek public input on the Solid
Waste Plan update. Review the
10-year
solid waste update and
executive summary recommendations from the Solid Waste Committee.
Ozone
Sedgwick County is close to exceeding the safe ozone level recommended by the
EPA. More information about ozone is available in the
2007 Environmental Report.
No-spill gas cans
Have you accidentally spilled gasoline when filling the tank on a mower, edger,
or chainsaw? These spills can contaminate our water and soil. The vapors from
these spills release the chemicals that form ozone.
On Saturday, April 19, 2008 Sedgwick County held a gas can
trade in event at the Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
(HHW). No-spill gas cans were given to the first 100 visitors that traded in an
old gas can. No-spill gas cans are available at local
businesses.
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