March means Spring is around the corner! It's time to get those seeds started for home gardens, but also to learn how waste can impact the land around us. Will you challenge your patrons to reduce plastic waste? Spoiler alert: Look at May's topic)
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World Water Day is March 22, 2026
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The Nature Conservancy: Eight Ways to Reduce WasteLearn how to take small eco-friendly actions that can lead to large positive changes in your community.
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US Environmental Protection Agency: Reducing WasteFind out what you can do to help make a difference in our environment every day. Whether you're at home, on the go, in the office, or at school, there are many opportunities to go green by Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling.
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What are the environmental impacts of landfills?Landfills have long served as a primary method for managing municipal solid waste, providing a convenient solution for disposing of the increasing amounts of garbage generated by urbanization and consumerism. However, as the global population continues to grow and urban areas expand, the environmental impacts of landfills have come under increasing scrutiny.
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Zero Waste International Alliance: Zero Waste HierarchyThe Zero Waste Hierarchy describes a progression of policies and strategies to support the Zero Waste system, from highest and best to lowest use of materials. It is designed to be applicable to all audiences, from policy-makers to industry and the individual.