Sustainability atSarah’s Oasis!

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Who are we?

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Where does trash go after I throw it into the trash bin?

Dumpster

Garbage Truck

LandfillE

LANDFILL:AIR

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University of Minnesota sorting video

Students at the U of M put together a video about separating trash and recycling

video here

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What is sustainability?

Sustainability is maintaining the world we live in.

Recycling: collecting materials to be reused

Composting: collecting organics to enrich soil

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How can you be sustainable at Sarah’s Oasis?

Recycling

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Composting

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Trash

CLEAR bag

Recycling

NO bag

How to line the bins

Compost

Green bag

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Reusable grocery bags

● Using reusable bags decreases waste produced from plastic or paper grocery bags

● Take a bag when you go shopping to save money and materials!

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NEW signs! Forgot your hand towel?

You can use a paper towel, but take only what you

need

Don’t forget to compost it!

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Why is living sustainably important ?

Why do you consider recycling and composting important?

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Benefits of Living Sustainably

● Health BenefitsCompost Richer soil Healthier food Healthier you!

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● Saves moneyThe money could be used in other important areas

COMPOST

BIN

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● Contribution to maintaining the earth for future generations

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