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SHOP Like the Planet's Watching
December 07, 2011
Did you know...
* For every one garbage can of waste put out at the curb, 70 garbage cans of waste were produced upstream to make the junk in that one garbage can.
* Since the 1980s, 1/3 of the planet’s natural resources have been consumed.
* If everybody consumed at the rate of Canadians, we would need 4 planets to sustain us.
While we all know that the best thing for the environment is to reduce and reuse, the reality is that we do and must buy products for ourselves and our families. However, 99% of our purchases are no longer in use 6 months after they were purchased. York Region Environmental Alliance has established the SHOP LIKE THE PLANET’S WATCHING campaign geared towards consumers on how to become a savvy eco-shopper. The SHOP LIKE THE PLANET’S WATCHING seminar offers helpful tips on how to shop green, what to buy and what to look for when making a purchase.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: Maple Library - Program Room A
Location: 10190 Keele Street Maple, ON
Website: http://yrea.org
For information contact: Fiona Wood, fiona@yrea.org
Categories: Environment
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