Serve food on ceramic dishware rather than paper, plastic or styrofoam and use cloth napkins rather than paper ones. If you must use disposable products, use paper instead of styrofoam. Buy the least toxic products available. Avoid chlorinated compounds, petroleum distillates, phenols and formaldehyde. Use water-based products.
Rain can wash oil, grease, and substances into the storm drain system.
Recycle Wastes Purchase recycled products. By doing so, you help ensure a use for the recyclable materials that people collect and recycle. Paper and cardboard Container glass, aluminum, and tin Pallets and drums Separate wastes. Keep your recyclable wastes in separate containers according to the type of material. They are easier to recycle if separated.