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Thank you for your pledge to Use Reusable Bags When Shopping !

Canadians use up to 15 billion plastic bags a year. Your actions make a difference.

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Refuse Single-use Straws and Cutlery

Did you know that single-use cutlery is not recycled in NS? And straws are garbage too! Choose reusable straws and cutlery that can be washed and reused again.

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Pick Up Litter around My Home, My School or at the Beach

Did you know that plastic drink bottles and caps are one of the top ten most collected items in shoreline cleanups? Carrying a reusable water bottle prevents plastic bottles from entering the ocean. If you use plastic bottles, return them for a refund and recycling at your nearest Enviro-Depot™.
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