Beyond Recycling

Real-Life Journeys in Reusing & Reducing

How do everyday people move beyond recycling and into a truly low-waste lifestyle? Join three City of Columbia volunteer recycling ambassadors — each from a different walk of life — as they share their personal journeys of reducing waste by focusing on reuse, repair and re-thinking. You'll get practical tips that anyone can use. Adults and families.

How do everyday people move beyond recycling and into a truly low-waste lifestyle? Join three City of Columbia volunteer recycling ambassadors — each from a different walk of life — as they share their personal journeys of reducing waste by focusing on reuse, repair and re-thinking. Attendees will hear real stories and get practical tips that anyone can use.

Presenters include a single professional using minimalist living and creative reuse in a small space; a family making low-waste choices part of their everyday values; and a retired couple who grow, preserve, repair and compost — showing how small choices add up.

You'll get real-life tips to reduce waste at home, tools to start or deepen their own low-waste journey, plus a chance to ask questions and share your own ideas and inspirations.

Great for individuals, families, educators and anyone curious about practical ways to reduce waste.

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