Márta Ecsedi

Toronto Zoo

"My mission is to never see another plastic bag at a checkout counter!"

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Márta's actions

Community

Research Local Waste Sites

I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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Community

Become a Recycling Pro

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Márta Ecsedi 7/27/2022 7:11 AM
I followed up on how the plan to eliminate single use plastics is going in Richmond Hill. They are complying with the Federal mandates.

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Márta Ecsedi 7/21/2022 8:43 AM
I decided to enlist a few of my "climate change" friends to see how we can influence local grocers to eliminate plastic bags. The big name grocery stores will be influenced by their head offices.

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Márta Ecsedi 7/19/2022 5:21 AM
Since I have been an advocate for eliminating "single us plastics" for at least a decade I feel I have done everything I can do personally and with my family and friends. I'd love to see no one using plastic bags at the grocery store!! It takes all of my might to not take these people to task. When will ALL store get rid of their plastic bags?

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Márta Ecsedi 7/19/2022 5:16 AM
We have an electronics recycling centre.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Márta Ecsedi 7/17/2022 7:25 AM
Maple has a landfill site. This effects traffic on Major Mackensie Drive.

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