The Story of Stuff
The Story of Stuff was created by Annie Leonard in 2007. Her creative and simple explanations of how we perpetuate the waste problems of society. Leonard has created videos to explain supply chains, economics, water issues, consumer systems and plastic pollution. Visit her site at http://www.storyofstuff.org
Zero Waste Home
The Johnson family, led by matriarch Bea Johnson lives a simple and low impact life style. This series of video blogs describes the struggles and triumphs of a family dedicated to having as small of a foot print as possible. From shopping methods, and recycling to family activities and TED talks, Bea Johnson and family live their lives on camera to help others take the step towards zero waste. Visit the blog site at http://www.zerowastehome.com
Go look in your garbage can
The majority of most family garbage cans is food packaging and/or food waste. Most recyclable materials are sorted out for pick up, and families that compost do not have much food waste in the garbage can. So most of the "garbage" is packaging that can't be recycled or composted.
By shopping local or buying a CSA share reduces the amount of packaging and reduces the amount of garbage of recycling.
Recycling and Composting in Onondaga County
The Onondaga County Resource Reclamation Association (OCRRA) provides recycling and composting services to Onondaga County residents through curb side recycling and drop off recycling and composting sites.
