WUUC’s Recycling Task Force is beginning its work to get WUUC back to honoring our UU value of ministering to the earth and its resources. With a new program called “Refuse—Reduce—ReUse—Recycle—Rot” there will be more than just more trash and recycling cans in all the rooms of WUUC. The Task Force intends to focus on education, facilitation and reminders that there are so many other ways than “trashing it” to deal with our discards.
First, a process and some details: For each thing that comes our way for consumption, consider that we have options on how to deal with it.
Refuse: Just don’t buy new things. Do we really need so much stuff?
Reduce: Let’s all look for ways we can reduce waste here at WUUC. Bring food in reusable containers, don’t print every copy of that document!
ReUse: When we can, ReUse items (and use reusable items!) that would ordinarily be thrown away. If you need it, ask for it via wuuc@wuuc.org– it’s amazing how well The List works for wishes!
But also, don’t use throw-away plates and containers, or throw-away utensils. And save items at home for the Rummage Sale!
Recycle: Choose items for use that can be recycled when we no longer need them. Cardboard boxes instead of plastic bags, glass and metal containers instead of plastic.
Rot: Be aware of our composting efforts and sign up to help
You’ll note new waste cans in many locations in the church–one for recycling and one for Trash. Each week for a while a “Recycling Ambassador” will be available to help with which is which. In the restrooms, wet paper towels go in the “compost” bin.
Recycling Ambassadors will be in charge of helping with what goes where by being available for questions and also checking up on what’s in the bin before it goes to the outside bins. Composters will take compost home from WUUC each week. If you have a garden, here’s your chance at more compost! If not, it can go into your Food/Yard Waste bin for pick up at home. If you’d like to be a Recycling Ambassador and or Composter of the week, here’s a link to the sign up sheet
Look for more information from the Recycling Task Force coming soon.
