Amy and Adam live in a small community in Dallas, Oregon. On
July 6, 2009, they began their pledge of living without
producing garbage for one year. Like many of us, they believe
that collective action is necessary to preserve our environment
for future generations. Their chosen focus is waste and
recycling. Here’s how they plan to get by without garbage: *
Avoid non-recyclables * Start compost bin in backyard * Grow
their own produce * Make products like soap, cheese, butter,
granola and bread * Take their business to local butchers,
dairies, farmer’s markets, and natural food stores * Take
rejected curbside recycle materials to recycling depot * Use
reusable bags for shopping and reusable containers for
restaurant leftovers * Replace disposable batteries with
recyclable batteries * Donate to and shopping from secondhand
stores * Legally burn clean, dry, untreated organic material
Their web site has a long list of tips and tricks for anyone who
wants to reduce their own waste stream. Even putting these rules