Batteries: Rechargeable
Alkaline household batteries can be replaced by a more environmentally safe alternative. Rechargeable batteries are a better substitute because they have a long life…
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Reduce
As we face the environmental problems posed by our ever-growing waste, including the changes in climate due to pollutants collecting in our atmosphere and health risks caused by leaching of chemicals into our water, our best strategy is to substantially reduce our waste stream. There are some obvious places to start—moving away from single use items for example. The next step is to look seriously at each item we buy, or each item we want to let go. What do we truly need? What cost does that item have to our environment? Is there a more environmentally prudent alternative? Below is a list of ideas to help reduce our waste. Please contact us with changes or additions to this directory.
Floyd Refillery
The Floyd Refillery offers bulk household cleaners and personal care products that can be refilled in your own container. The shop also offers many plastic-free and zero waste products such as shampoo…
Food Waste: Reduce
There are so many ways to reduce food waste; meal planning, using leftovers. intentional shopping, preserving in season, gleaning, donating…
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Laundry Detergent
Liquid detergents can be purchased in refillable containers at the Floyd Refillery. There are also plastic free laundry tablets from Blue Land and two brands of laundry sheets.
Tote Bags
Clean, reusable tote bags are collected at the Floyd Refillery and at SustainFloyd’s monthly Reuse/Recycle events and made available for Farmers Market customers.