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From a resident of Regina, where we just got these bins....Thank you for this. Very helpful and informative. Have there been any changes on what can be added or isn't recommended anymore to put in the green bin? How is the program working? Pros. Cons.
I have done a fair bit of research, and am on the fence. Paper bags produce their own share of damage, as do plastic bags, the solution is reusing of plastic bags to the maximum has the highest amount of environmental benefits. the issue is most of us use plastic bags for throwing out our organic waste, it keeps our waste confined to some level, but there are still leaks. I was put on a pilot to test a new product, Bagez a garbage bag holder. it allows me to secure any size garbage bag in my garbage bins. garbage bags are a better thicker plastic, and if used according to what your local waste facility can sort and separate, it will help in recapture of material to wards new products rather than end up in landfills. with Bagez i have been able to use just 1 bag to hold our family waste, and add more if needed. i buy my own bags and even use it when i'm outdoors. great product, helps reduce plastics are ending up in the dump, and i don't have to worry about dirty bins.
I have a question for you. Wax-coated paper products and fast food containers are typically not compostable- is there something your city does differently to be able to include these products in compost? Would a Tim-Hortons take-out cup be considered an example of a product that can be composted in your city? I am from Windsor, Ontario.
Our participation ?? That makes it sound like it was a choice ! How about giving us a choice, those who want to can opt in, those who don't can opt out. I don't produce as much in a year as many families do in a week yet I still get screwed for the same amount of money.
