Trash Talk London Downtown Mainstreet Program KY EXCEL City of London Laurel County Extension Office Grant money provided by Environmental and Public Protection.

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Trash Talk London Downtown Mainstreet Program KY EXCEL City of London Laurel County Extension Office Grant money provided by Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet

The U.S. Ranks #1 … In waste produced In waste produced Energy consumed Energy consumed Use of the earth’s natural resources Use of the earth’s natural resources

How we manage our waste today not only affects us, but the generations that follow.

Join Us in helping the environment London Downtown City of London KY EXCEL Laurel County Extension Office Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet

Purpose of the Program Assist businesses in managing their waste by reducing the quantity generated, re-using waste items, recycling and buying recycled products

Consider Quantity when Purchasing Don’t buy what you won’t use. Don’t buy what you won’t use. Find someone else or another organization to use your leftovers. Find someone else or another organization to use your leftovers.

Purchase for the Future Purchase long lasting and re-usable products. Purchase long lasting and re-usable products. Buy better quality products for longer use. Buy better quality products for longer use. Look for products that can be fixed. Look for products that can be fixed.

Buy Recyclable Purchase products that can be re-used. Purchase products that can be re-used. Purchase products that have the recyclable symbol on the packaging. Purchase products that have the recyclable symbol on the packaging. Buy items with recycled content. Buy items with recycled content.

Consider Packaging Choose products that have the least amount of packaging. Choose products that have the least amount of packaging. Choose products that the packaging can be recycled. Choose products that the packaging can be recycled.

Re-use your item Purchase products that the container can be reused. Purchase products that the container can be reused. Donate items that others can use. Donate items that others can use.

How do I get started recycling? Pinpoint a zone where recyclables Pinpoint a zone where recyclables can be collected. Position 4-5 large containers in this Position 4-5 large containers in this collection zone. Allow us to come in and educate your employees on the importance of recycling and the important facts of how to start recycling. Allow us to come in and educate your employees on the importance of recycling and the important facts of how to start recycling.

What Can I recycle? Almost Everything including…. Plastics Plastics Aluminum Cans and Steel Aluminum Cans and Steel Glass Glass Paper Paper It is easier to tell you what can’t be recycled.

Who Can Teach My Employees Our group members will be more than happy to come in and do the initial training and help you get a recycling program started. If you would like more environmental programs for your employees, call the Laurel County Extension Office at We have FREE programs for adults and youth.

Where to I take my Recyclables The London Recycling Center is located off on TLC Drive past the new Fire Department It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

What are the Goals for the Program? 150 businesses 150 businesses 100 individuals 100 individuals 100% participation by our local schools 100% participation by our local schools

Who do I call if I have a Question? Laurel County Extension Office Laurel County Extension Office London Recycling Center London Recycling Center London Downtown London Downtown