Can you place black plastic containers in the blue box in Hamilton?
No, these are not recycled in our city.
Are plastic bags recyclable in Hamilton?
Yes, they belong in the container blue bin.
How can you recycle the items in your lunch that you eat at school?
You can take them home.
Is styrofoam recyclable in Hamilton?
No, the company that recycles for our city does not recycle styrofoam.
Should you be using disposible plastic water bottles?
No. There is No need, A reusable bottle is best and the drinking water in the city and at school is good.
Why should I use the green bin?
Compostable materials should not go to the landfill. They can be used by the city to produce compost for gardening.
Should I feed birds bread?
No, bread does not contain the necessary protein and fat birds need from their diet. Feed them bird seed. Put old bread in the compost bin.
Why should we use garbage bins? Why not just put a bag out?
A bag can be ripped open by wild animals. Garbage attracts rats & racoons. These animals are destructive to our properties & carry diseases that could harm pets
Should you pick up garbage when you see it?
Yes and no. Make sure you wear gloves and have a place to put it. Always ask an adult first.
What can you reuse at home to prevent waste?
Will accept several answers: paper, glass jars, bags, elastics, muti-use k-cups, boxes, etc...
Is it a good idea to use disposible straws, forks, kinives or spoons?
No, we should be using reusable utensils and straws. Otherwise they are garbage.
How can you save water at home?
Several answers: don't let water run; shorter shower; use rain barrel for garden; etc...
How can you save electricity at home?
Answers: turn off lights; unplug machines not in use; turn of computer or tv; use LED bulbs; etc...
Why is it better to buy locally grown food?
Less travel time to customer thus less gas used & less pollution. Knowing where your food comes from and what is in it. Fresh food tastes better. etc...
Why drive when you can?
bike; walk; run; scooter; rollerblade; ebike; bus; car pool if need be; skateboard; train
