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The Zero Waste Action Team of Thunder Bay, Ontario

The ZERO WASTE ACTION TEAM (ZWATeam) is comprised of members of the commercial, industrial and institutional sector, advisors, community organizations and citizens working together since 1992 to eliminate waste, manage resources and promote local jobs and economic self-sufficiency. Ontarians produce almost a tonne of waste each a year; this is an unacceptable waste of precious land and resources. The goal of "Zero Waste" is to eliminate 100% of the waste presently being generated using Nature as a model. The ZWATeam has adopted 5Rs - Rethink, Refuse, Reduce Reuse and then Recycle.

In 2006. the Lake Superior Binational Program presented the ZWATeam with an Environmental Stewardship Award. In 2007, the City of Thunder Bay recognized the ZWATeam for "Exceptional Leadership and Dedication to Community Sustainability." In 2008, the ZWATeam was recognized for "Exceptional Performance and Dedication to improving the Great Lakes" for our Electronic Waste Pilot Project.

For information about 3Rs legislation, waste audits, planning Litter Free Green Events and setting up waste reduction/recycling programs in your business, school or organization go to "HELP" For more information and requests for presentations contact Janice at zwatcentral@yahoo.com. The ZWATeam office will be closed for a summer break on June 30. Janice will respond to e-mails when she returns to the office on August 17.

To learn more about how you can become a member of the ZWATeam, go to "Membership" or contact Cathy at sawickic@tbaytel.net

Zero Waste Action Team

P.O. BOX 29163

1186 Memorial Avenue

Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada P7B 5K0