Tag: waste
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Best Before – The Truth
I have previously read about the arbitrary “best before” or “sell-by” dates that food producers and sellers use. When I saw this blog post about best before dates on Stumbleupon, I felt it was worth sharing here. Have a read – Often, meaningless food expiration dates can actually cause Americans [and Canadians] to throw away…
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New Waste Collection System Begins in Coquitlam
Nothing, absolutely NOTHING, says “life in the burbs” like worrying about garbage and wondering if today is garbage day. So it is with great excitement that I look forward to Wednesday of this week when the new automated waste collection system kicks into high gear. Coquitlam residents in single-family homes will receive green waste and…