tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92051936920167178962024-02-20T03:22:25.038-07:00Reuse-It EdmontonWelcome to the official blog of the City of Edmonton Reuse Centre! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-52135142527052646252020-10-14T09:43:00.000-06:002020-10-14T09:43:00.215-06:00Community Shared Agriculture ReflectionsOne of my favourite weekend outings is to visit our local farmer’s market. I love seeing all the artisanal baked goods, gourmet dips, cheese, cured meats and handcrafted trinkets and products. My favourite part about the market is buying my weekly supply of fresh produce. Most Edmonton markets have had to adjust their operations this year with many offering curbside pick-up, ensuring Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-2163832349453925422020-09-01T12:04:00.003-06:002020-09-01T12:28:31.365-06:00If You Can't Repair, Reuse
Our house is significantly clutter-free. Every few months, my family looks around to see what we do not need or use any longer. We categorize these items into three groups: donations for charities, the Reuse Centre or an Eco Station. Before making a decision on an item, we ask “can it be repaired, reused or recycled?” Phones, computers, CDs, light bulbs and cables are tricky items toSunandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12333253878505095595noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-19523263785039615192020-08-20T12:53:00.000-06:002020-08-20T12:53:27.166-06:00What Happens at the Reuse Centre....Turns into a Blog!
Since its temporary closure in April, many of our customers are missing the Reuse Centre. We want to share this post written by one of our volunteer bloggers. Radhika shadowed two of our attendants in January and describes her behind-the-scenes experience.
In January, I had the chance to meet and talk with two of the Reuse Centre employees about their roles and what their day-to-day looks like Radhika Sainihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740965863555828112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-27978651657519652072020-07-28T13:18:00.001-06:002020-07-28T13:18:34.390-06:00A New Zero-Waste Market is Here!* This post represents the views and opinions of the writer. The views and opinions are not those of the City of Edmonton or the Reuse Centre. These views are not intended to endorse any one particular individual or company but provide a list of resources and services to readers.Many people make goals to adopt more sustainable behaviors. If you are like me and "reusing and reducing waste" is one Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-61086206544728169052020-07-08T11:44:00.000-06:002020-07-08T11:44:51.923-06:00Lets Compost!
This post is a summary of how to start composting. For a thorough and detailed guide, check out edmonton.ca/compost. Composting is reusing your waste and turning it into useful decayed organic matter. This is the stuff you can mix with your garden soil to provide your plants and flowers with rich nutrients. Home-produced compost will enrich soil and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers Radhika Sainihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740965863555828112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-23744576797936371602020-07-02T09:14:00.001-06:002020-07-02T09:14:28.384-06:00The Power is Yours!I've never been a big fan of practices that are considered wasteful or that may be harmful to the environment. Maybe that's because I grew up watching Captain Planet guard the earth and The Raccoons protect the forest. I was taught to be aware of pollution and to be a good global citizen by putting litter in its place.
Graphic by Charlene
As a kid, I was lucky enough to Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11973001470447942792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-73678485846054969712020-06-17T14:18:00.000-06:002020-06-17T14:18:44.380-06:00Chef Saves
Today, let’s spend some time in the kitchen. No, I am not cooking a specific dish. I am going to share how simple changes in the kitchen can have an important and significant impact. Among some of the things wasted in our day-to-day life, food waste is a huge problem.The statistics say that 58% of all food produced in Canada is lost or wasted (Second Harvest and VCMI, 2019). An excellent Sunandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12333253878505095595noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-58814837865684964692020-06-04T09:34:00.000-06:002020-06-04T09:39:04.188-06:00DIY Spring Cleaning and Reusing It is finally spring and we are through with yet another winter! The first thing that comes to my mind when spring approaches is warmer days but also spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is currently a trend as many people are finding themselves without things to do at home. Like a lot of people, if you are also at home socially distancing from others, you can spend your time doing some cleaning and Radhika Sainihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740965863555828112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-56864783308375318062020-03-05T11:32:00.000-07:002020-04-22T12:59:08.729-06:002020 Family Day Festivities at the Reuse Centre
This year was the first year I actually did something for Family Day. I took my brother and my grandpa to the Reuse Centre for Family Day festivities. We stayed for about 2 hours making a wind chime, envelopes with calligraphy, and visiting some educational booths. For younger kids, it seemed like the glitter tattoo station and DIY wind chimes were the most popular, there were lineups for both Radhika Sainihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740965863555828112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-55219744067967362542020-02-24T12:26:00.002-07:002020-07-03T12:40:21.352-06:00Reuse Centre: A Wedding Store
When I got married 10 years ago, I didn't have a huge budget. I made my own invitations, and my best friend helped me with the decor and planning. Yes, it was stressful (mostly for my friend, haha), but at the end of our day, we were so proud of what we were able to do with a limited budget. I think most people take pride in showcasing something they have made themselves. It is very Mariz F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05475663389393471127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-32635130966889245172020-01-23T11:06:00.000-07:002020-01-23T11:06:19.990-07:00My First 'Real' Reuse Shopping Trip<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Winter has a firm hold! I say that with a huge sigh because I love summer. This was my first summer in Edmonton and boy, was it a treat! The long days of sunshine, beautiful hikes, smell of fresh-cut grass, barbecues and of course, the GARAGE SALES! I had no idea how cool a garage sale was until I moved to Edmonton. My mind was blown!
I think that sustainability is a journey that starts fromroshnimaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05321697637680913350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-63149108685182227542019-12-06T09:15:00.000-07:002019-12-12T10:30:34.428-07:00'Tis the season to reduce, reuse and save
It’s almost Christmas! Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I usually do mine online because I find more sales online compared to in stores. The downside of online shopping is the packaging waste it creates (packing peanuts, bubble wrap, boxes, etc.). Consolidating all items into a single package can reduce this waste, but only if the order is coming from one store, and often that Mariz F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05475663389393471127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-32267811036318716072019-12-05T09:07:00.001-07:002020-06-18T14:28:13.898-06:00Happy International Volunteer DayInternational Volunteer Day (IVD), is a day of observance set by the United Nations. It was first established in 1985 and since then has been recognized globally as an opportunity for us all, “to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions at local, national and international levels.”
The theme chosen to mark this year is, "Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-86223562427398759822019-11-28T11:43:00.000-07:002019-11-29T14:09:21.308-07:00Smash those pumpkins
Pumpkins ready to be smashed
Halloween is over, and so is the pumpkin season. What did you do with your Halloween pumpkins? Have you ever considered reusing them to have a smashing good time?
The City of Edmonton’s Compost ‘S Cool organized a free pumpkin smashing event on the afternoon of Saturday, November 2. People were invited to bring their Halloween pumpkins to smash and prepare for Sunandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12333253878505095595noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-53815828917190381262019-11-08T14:27:00.001-07:002020-07-02T14:07:04.657-06:00Waste Reduction Week Canada (Oct 21-27)Waste Reduction Week in Canada has again come and gone!
For those that aren't familiar with this Canadian initiative, "Waste Reduction Week" (WRW) is an annual event to inform Canadians about the environment and social ramifications of wasteful practices. WRW was developed by a coalition of 13 recycling councils and sister organizations from across Canada and happens in the third weekUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-42834185877581442412019-10-08T10:14:00.000-06:002019-11-29T12:47:46.405-07:00Reuse Ideas for the Kitchen<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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To give a bit of background about me, I'm a third year Professional Communications student at Grant MacEwan Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-7362770929232253302019-09-27T10:09:00.000-06:002019-09-27T11:22:03.852-06:002019 Waste Reduction HeroIn early September, we had the opportunity to present this year’s Waste Reduction Hero Award at the Edmonton in Bloom awards ceremony. This was a special opportunity for us as we awarded one of our long-time volunteers.
Charlotte started volunteering at the Reuse Centre in November 2011. For eight years, Charlotte has sorted through materials donated to the Reuse Centre with a smile on her face Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-77356396714231231592019-08-06T12:09:00.000-06:002019-10-04T11:03:05.841-06:00Reuse Stumbles<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Happy belated ‘Don’t step on a Bee Day’
July 10 was International Don’t Step On A Bee Day. If you are like me, then this special day may have caught you by surprise, but do not dismay. Every day is a good day to celebrate these important insects and an equally as good day to practice reuse. So, why not do both today! Turn on some tunes by the Bee Gees or Sting, and hum along as you consider howUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-36981179029844346162019-07-16T10:42:00.000-06:002019-07-16T10:47:00.804-06:00'Recipes' to Reuse Packaging - Part 2World Environment Day on June 5th served as an important reminder of just how precious our resources are and an abundance of those resources are used to produce the various packages we encounter everyday. If you missed the opportunity to participate that day, then there is no better time than to start making reuse a daily practice! Whether or not you habitually reuse containers for their Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-81776530409609691332019-05-31T16:30:00.000-06:002019-07-05T15:33:56.430-06:00‘Recipes’ to Reuse Packaging - Part 1
I recently had a chat with someone who wondered how useful the Reuse Centre is to a person who "doesn’t craft”. It's an honest question from a conscientious person and one that I simply had to share because reuse is for EVERYONE!
So, if you...
a) DO NOT know how or lack the equipment or time to sew - "There was no Home Economics class at my high school.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-45835517355959262562019-02-08T13:21:00.003-07:002020-07-02T12:58:47.893-06:00DIY Valentine's DecorValentine's Day is next week! Thursday, February 14th, in case you need a reminder of the date 😉 I always find that Valentine's Day sneaks up on me and I'm usually scrambling to put some kind of decoration up to celebrate the day. It must be that I still haven't come out of the fog of the holiday season and the start of a new year. It could also be that it's the middle of winter and I'm in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205193692016717896.post-46808983491238010602019-01-09T15:08:00.001-07:002020-07-02T13:58:18.146-06:00Reuse ResolutionsIt's 2019 - have you made a list of resolutions for the new year? If you have, great job! If you're still looking for ideas about how you can resolve to live with less waste this year we're happy to help. Check out this list of Reuse Resolutions for inspiration:
1. Reduce Food Waste
Try growing your own food. There are a multitude of ways that you can grow food from food scraps such as green Krista Lynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13762960890015726323noreply@blogger.com0