(Provincial Environment Minister Margaret Ann Blaney)
(File Photo)
Most of us have too much stuff and the province is shining a light on the fact with Waste Reduction Week.
Environment Minister and Rothesay MLA Margaret Ann Blaney tells CHSJ News it's a chance for people to realize how much we waste at home and at work.
Blaney says it gives us an opportunity to think about how much we produce and how much we throw out.
In additon to reducing food waste and the use of plastic, in particular, plastic shopping bags, many of which wind up in the landfill instead of being recycled. Blaney adds people are also encouraged to recycle their old cellphones.
For more information on how to reduce waste, check out the following links.
Recycle My Cell: www.recyclemycell.ca
Department of Environment: www.gnb.ca/environment
Waste Reduction Week in Canada: www.wrwcanada.com
New Brunswick Solid Waste Association: www.recyclenb.ca
