Resources
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The Recycling Guide
in RecyclingRecycling in Oakwood can be confusing. There are multiple places accepting different kinds of items, and it’s a lot of work just to figure out where you can recycle something. That’s exactly why we put together this recycling guide for you! Using the guide is very easy. Just follow the steps below: 1. What Kind…
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Why Recycle?
in RecyclingTrash which cannot be recycled goes to landfill. This is costly to both the environment, and the public purse. To help reduce tax increases by the City of Oakwood, we encourage residents to read the following: The City has 3 main waste streams: One of Green Oakwood’s primary aims is to reduce waste (e.g. items…
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Recycling Guide
in RecyclingOur mission is to make it as easy as possible for you to recycle in Oakwood. Below we have summarized, to the best of our knowledge, a list of all the possible places to recycle in and around Oakwood. Although we are doing our best to provide the latest information, policies will change overtime and…
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Green Hygiene
Shaving Toilet paper Deodorant Purchase in metal tins or make at home. A simple recipe to try is 1 part baking soda + 2 parts cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) + 2 parts soft coconut oil. Toothbrush Switch to bamboo! Bamboo toothbrush handles are compostable. Use Terracycle to dispose of packaging and plastic toothbrushes. Example Toothbrush…
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Clean Green
E-Cloths This is what one of our members had to say about e-cloths. Open my utility closet and you will find an impressive array of cleaning products all gathering dust. No, I have not let my house go to wrack and ruin, but I am cleaning with e-cloths and water. Yes, just water. My journey…
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Q&A with our City Council Candidates – Question #6
in City CouncilGreen Oakwood posed the same six sustainability focused questions to our City Council candidates. We are posting the Questions and Answers weekly, verbatim from our candidates, so you may get to know their knowledge, experience and positions on topics that may be important to you, your family, and our community. This week’s question: What are…
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Q&A with our City Council Candidates – Question #5
in City CouncilGreen Oakwood posed the same six sustainability focused questions to our City Council candidates. We are posting the Questions and Answers weekly, verbatim from our candidates, so you may get to know their knowledge, experience and positions on topics that may be important to you, your family, and our community. Question #5: What is your…
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Q&A with our City Council Candidates – Question #4
in City CouncilGreen Oakwood posed the same six sustainability focused questions to our City Council candidates. We are posting the Questions and Answers weekly, verbatim from our candidates, so you may get to know their knowledge, experience and positions on topics that may be important to you, your family, and our community. Question #4: How would you…