What is the Wipe Out Waste Challenge?
A challenge to Mecklenburg County residents to reduce, reuse and recycle waste. A prize will be given away twice a year. A winner will be chosen in a random drawing from all entries received electronically or via mail. The potential winner will be notified and the prize will be awarded via telephone or email. Chance of winning depends on total number of eligible entries received. Decisions of the judges are final.
Take the Wipe Out Waste Challenge. Pledge to take personal responsibility to reduce waste!
These are things you can do to reduce, reuse and recycle waste!
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Pledge to Recycle at Events and to not litter anywhere.
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Attend a America Recycles Day Event.
November 15th every year or an Earth Day event.
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Opt out of junk mail. Reuse your greeting cards for postcards and craft projects.
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Reuse things for craft projects.
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Creating craft projects is fun!
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Other things you can do to reduce waste:
Donate items to charity or non-profits
Rent or borrow things instead of buying
Purchase durable appliances and goods
Practice SMART Shopping
Have a yard sale (permit needed)
Reduce and recycle at your next event, even if it is just a few friends coming to dinner.
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Wipe Out Waste Challenge Rules.
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