Town of Banff

Waste Reduction Tips

Limiting what you use/buy can be more effective than recycling, so consider these ideas to reduce the waste that you generate:

• put a "no unsolicited paper" notice on your post office box, home, and office
• rent items you use infrequently
• buy rechargeable instead of disposable batteries
• use cloth shopping bags, towels and diapers
• purchase food, drinks and detergents in bulk where possible
• avoid all heavily packaged products
• use a refillable mug or glass
• consider reading newspapers and magazines on-line
• buy quality home goods and electronics that will last
• eliminate the purchase of single-use and disposable products
• pack lunches in reusable containers
• use regular plates, cups and silverware at events instead of paper plates, cups, and plastic ware
• donate your old clothes and furniture to charities and missions to be re-sold
• have a garage sale, so someone else can make use of your unwanted things