January pollution prevention tips: Food waste reduction Published Jan. 24, 2012 GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- -- The following are tips to help reduce food waste as part of an overall pollution prevention plan. · Consider using canvas bags or lunch pails instead of plastic grocery bags. · Are cloth dish towels suitable substitutes for paper towels at your workplace sinks? · Use reusable plastic containers instead of one-time use plastic bags. · Does your office use designated coffee mugs instead of Styrofoam cups? · Would the gardeners in your workplace benefit from a compost pail to collect coffee grounds, fruit peels and veggie trimmings? For more tips, or to make suggestions contact Art Silver at (325) 654-3456.
